WO2001084274A2 - Systemes pfn mobiles pour la gestion a distance de suivi responsable et pour des scenarios de commande dynamique avec ou sans pfn pour vehicules et equipements - Google Patents

Systemes pfn mobiles pour la gestion a distance de suivi responsable et pour des scenarios de commande dynamique avec ou sans pfn pour vehicules et equipements Download PDF

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WO2001084274A2
WO2001084274A2 PCT/US2001/013809 US0113809W WO0184274A2 WO 2001084274 A2 WO2001084274 A2 WO 2001084274A2 US 0113809 W US0113809 W US 0113809W WO 0184274 A2 WO0184274 A2 WO 0184274A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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  • This invention is a parallel development of the accountable Primary Focal Node (PFN) for equipment, machines and vehicles involving machine messaging and networking by interfacing communications, mini computers ( Telematics),with sensors, activity controls and event storage to create accountable management and remote control systems and product.
  • PPN Primary Focal Node
  • the coordination of personal PFNS with power stable equipment PFNS performing repeating and digipeating communication and machine messaging creates a virtual mobile matrix or web of wireless routers and processors to insure signal reception and integrity.
  • PFN invention It will cover the use of aggressive remote control and management through a belt system as an example.
  • the patent application raises all the necessary questions that societies must review to determine proper use protocols and programming for individuals, animals and inanimate objects to increase the quality of life in a free society.
  • the PFN TRAC System will help individuals that require a monitored existence and professionally managed life style to have a better quality of life. Whether, they have conditional freedom due to legal or health reasons, both personal and public safety can be better insured.
  • Figure 1 depicts the first of three major different communication modalities. This figure deals solely with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment connected to GPS equipment.
  • Figures 2 and 2A depict the first of three major different communication modalities. This figure deals solely with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment connected to GPS equipment.
  • Figures 2 and 2A depict the first of three major different communication modalities. This figure deals solely with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment connected to GPS equipment.
  • RF Radio Frequency
  • Figure 2 and Figure 2A are first a new drawing detailing the two way paging systems and also 2A is a previous depiction of two way paging and GPS system for personal movement from an earlier related filing.
  • the PFN technology will always be current because it has been created to consolidate wireless communication data processing, sensing, activity controls, and event memory storage in one organizational interface platform to make an accountable system.
  • the PFN has always been designed to incorporate Commercial Off The Shelf Products (COTS) in a user friendly fashion of plug, program and play where ever possible. So this figure details COTS products and systems and service providers to provide a personal accountable communication asset to all persons cost effectively, no matter what their economic position is (e.g., person tracking or family tracking through the home TV, etc.).
  • COTS Commercial Off The Shelf Products
  • This diagram describes the uses of the Department Of Transportation network as an example of the many intranets that can be part of a interface matrix through telmatics, telephony and internet protocols with and through the vehicle interface bus systems (CAN,LAN, LIN, etc.)for slow medium and high speed vehicle data transmission as part of a universal primary gateway node to deliver communications and data in bi-directional applications to vehicle application and the massive machine messaging network to monitor and manage machine and resource use, abuse and impact.
  • CAN,LAN, LIN, etc. vehicle interface bus systems
  • Figure 11 is a listing of some exemplary agencies and commercial servers that would be interfaced and have specific data routed to them through the PFN/TRAC matrix for Transportation. This example is used because mobile PFNS will provide the back bone of the communication architecture to support low powered personal PFN transmissions via a mobile matrix of signal repeaters or digitpeaters and a host of communication options and gateways Figure 12
  • This figure is a street level application of PFN units personal, vehicle and equipment all communicating with each other and the traffic control system locally as well as the community Intelligent Transportation System ITS in remote locations all apart of this same transportation matrix.
  • This matrix is exemplary and it is with in the nature and scope of the invention to include all telematics and provide accountability to these interfaces and use.
  • FIG. 14 This is an illustration of the Auto tutor on line that is accessible by any computer or processor that has Internet protocols and a communication link up and modem.
  • Figure 14 This figure is depicting the sensing of a large vehicle with radar or distance sensors as a driver assist system that is being used to teach good driving skills from the Auto Tutor .
  • the in vehicle driver resource component in side the vehicles uses distance sensors of various technologies to monitor good driving practices and make the driver more aware of safe driving practices.
  • This project prototype is part of a project proposal to the National Academy of Sciences and is further detailed in this application.
  • This illustration shows the advanced Auto Tutor/personal assistant as a real vehicle simulator for training new drivers or retraining drivers or as a sales tool to show features of a new vehicle or to sell and explain accessories.
  • the first part of the invention is a personally carried Primary Focal Node (PFN) which has as a base function to provide locating data to a remote location for a person or asset either wearing the device or having the PFN device fixed to it. Further sophistication of the device provides the same kind of accountability and protective considerations for this personally worn PFN that is designed into all other PFNS as detailed through out the related patents. This means that variations of the personal (PFN) will range from just performing locating functions to performing an array of accountable aggressive remote control functions for application specific needs with local and remote memory storage for these events.
  • the system's telemetry might well incorporate or provide audio and video data as well as supply Electronic Serial Number ESN data for the device and personal identity information and deliver physical telemetry of the wearer.
  • the first system employs Radio Frequency (RF) equipment and uses this example as the prototype employing family radio walkie- talkies with a frequency of 462mhz or 467mhz; to transmit and receive GPS data from a Garmin 135 GPS receiver antenna, which has it's NEMA data string modulated on this carrier wave by a Tigertronics mini modulator. Then the this signal is received by a Kantronic's serial modem that demodulates the signal and sends it to a lap top or desk top computer, where it is converted by Automatic Positional Radio System (APRS) software shareware to provide longitude and latitude coordinates with a time marker to be applied as an object to be placed on calibrated bit maps such as Delorme's Street Atlas.
  • APRS Automatic Positional Radio System
  • the RF version of the personal (PFN) could use most any radio frequencies , but most importantly the federal authorities FCC need to sanction and set a side frequencies and protocols for this application and use by the general public for public safety.
  • This system can handle multi-users by assigning call names or (ESN's) in the modulators to be recognized singularly and or all units that are transmitting on the same frequency can be viewed on one computer . If multiple frequencies are desired a scanner circuit and software function can be employed in the transceiver connected to the modem on the computer side so that cycling through the frequencies all PFN stations transmitting are picked up and placed on the calibrated map system (Viewing access can be provided by privacy encrypted locks when in place). Higher volume carrier wave use for each frequency with secure and greater individual recognition is obtained by using digital transmissions.
  • the scan function on the vehicle and equipment PFNS is depicted as a portion of a SOC technology advancement for the PFN. This is the technique that is used for the repeater function in all multi-communication capable PFNS for limited range RF.
  • the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) will allocate a 911 type response system that uses special RF frequencies for public safety applications and certain public safety protocols including FACT program controlled scan lock hardware and firmware that can be employed to govern all special dedicated frequencies in PFNS in time of emergency (this is part of the TRAC/FACT system detailed in the related filings.
  • FCC Federal Communication Commission
  • These protocols could have software or software embedded firmware in the PFN hardware architecture, as well as, any other communication devices to perform emergency routing of a priority communication that need to be relayed longer distances.
  • the short range RF system's repeater function would provide long distance capability through either stronger or more powerful radio systems within range e.g. (PFN connected) or they would process the signal in the FACT TRAC software of the PFN employing the emergency communication protocols to re transmit the emergency data on to the 911 center via Pager systems, Cellular Phone systems, or any wired or wireless communication system available to the responding PFN or other telematic units or systems.
  • PFN radio frequency
  • This processes is described in earlier related patent applications and for all RF systems the process used in the APRS software would create a cellular web for any short range signal.
  • the PFNS would have a software poling algorithm performing a scan function for repeater stations and programming digitpeating software commands (communication strings) in real time for transmitting the signal to a preprogrammed destination or closest 911 response service.
  • 911 center would have a powerful RF transceiver and auto response routing system .
  • the automatic area poling software would create a mobile cellular web. After the initial contact string from the mobile PFN the controls would be determined through the software in the 911 center indigenous to the area and carrying the algorithms to determine best reception for mobile communications in the area. However, if the communication lock is a hand off to a pager or cell phone traveling near a sole RF
  • the 911 phone service would provide the link and the software poling would occur from the center of other cell and pager systems receiving the RF signal and switch to them as an automated process and send an activation and canvas signal to units that could operate in the area and pick up the short range signal in an emergency. Additionally, this function and system would be interfaced with new dedicated national emergency number system NENA.
  • This personal PFN system has been a parallel development to the machine messaging network
  • PFN involving vehicles, machines and any equipment
  • PFN uses the same types of communication systems that have been detail earlier. It is necessary however, to detail out these systems further for their use as a personal (PFN) so that anyone skilled in the art can construct these products.
  • PFN personal
  • Two way paging provides a means to transmit NEMA location data in small packets and for the most part this is all that is needed for a GPS system to send tracking data back to a special web site or E-mail address that is running the appropriate software at the IP final application level to place an object on a calibrated map on the screen of a computer.
  • the ESN of the pager identifies the tracked PFN system and an Icon can be chosen as well as a screen name, which would all be part of a server or provider's running a software system.
  • Their algorithm through look up files could find the two way paging PFN in a running buffer review file of last known transmission with NEMA GPS coordinates.
  • This file receives and stores all transmitting Pagers they provide this service to and then a software instruction in a lookup function will retrieve location data ( NEMA ASCII POCSAG, etc.) that is stored in the buffer and post the object on the appropriate calibrated map, along with the time the GPS position that was generated, (part of the NEMA clock Data received by the GPS receiver that is physically connected to the pager or integrated into it.
  • location data NEMA ASCII POCSAG, etc.
  • Another modality and product of this PFN technology would be an individually purchased software recognition program bought by the pager owner and installed on his/ her personal computer, laptop, palm pilot organizer or PFN etc, that receives their two way e-mail message.
  • Kline and Walker LLC the assignees of this personal tracking and PFN technology, will seek out pager and cellular phone providers to commercialize both types of tracking systems and develop this proprietary set of products. Cooperation with programming with the proprietary software key codes and some algorithm writing with the wireless phones and paging systems who are presently serving theses markets is all that is needed to develop this product for their customers.
  • radio and GPS as well as Cell Phone and GPS are also product evolution's stated in earlier related patents and fall within the nature and scope of this invention as reasonable developments inside any PFN as well as the use of multi-communication systems.
  • COTS products that can be used in any PFN through the Plug, Program and Play procedures with the use of COTS software (e.g., Fagawi to perform remote tracking).
  • COTS software e.g., Fagawi to perform remote tracking.
  • analog cellular phone tracking will be come extinct with the loss of analog cellular service but still an interface product none the less.
  • digital CMTD and DMTD becoming the market preference all PFN cellular service will be constructed with the service providers products but PFNS will be backward and forward engineered to accept older products for as long as they have service.
  • a private intranet could be created with a calibrated software map library on a personal E- mail address equipped with a software program that processed the NEMA or text data delivered through the paging protocol to the Email address and place the two-way pager's location on the proper calibrated map for the solo user or small business user.
  • two way paging with GPS is another viable means for Personal PFN Tracking or for the Machine messaging PFN's detailed more extensively in the related patent applications.
  • Cellular phones is the other technology utilized by the machine messaging PFNs and these personal PFNS and tracking devices. As stated for the pager technology, the cellular systems can employ automated triangulation in some applications which can replace the need for the GPS system as a locating component saving space and power use.
  • a claim is made for a personally worn PFN or carried tracking device that is connected and operating with at least one of a RF transceiver/transmitter, pager transceiver/transmitter Cellular phone transceiver/transmitter or any arbitrary wireless transceiver /transmitting either digital or analog signals that reports location telemetry in real-time to at least one remote location equipped with at least one of an JP, phone connection or Internet web address connection computer, and monitor or at least one of a RF provider pager provider, or a provider of Telephony (wireless Phones) connectable interface to a TN system of at least one of a TN cable or satellite TN provider with IP interfaced TN software system and local device firmware to follow the PF ⁇ or tracking device on a calibrated map program and display a unique identity marker e.g.
  • ES ⁇ transmitting device's
  • encoded digital JD present in real-time, data application specific( e.g. physical telemetry) of at least a person, animal or arbitrary object affixed with the PF ⁇ or tracking device, present in real time audio data, video data or any arbitrary data as may be determined by application specific criterion in the construction and purpose of any personal PF ⁇ or tracking device,
  • a further claim is made for a protective restrictive attachment system which may be provided determined by application specific needs for any PF ⁇ or tracking device and fixed to a person, pet or arbitrary object in such a manner to require unique mechanical and electrical codes or means to satisfy the locking, securing and control system, so that only an authorized person determined by protocol will have access to remove the attachment system, belt, collar, bracelet, clasp, binding, clothing , or open any brief case, purse, box, container to deactivate or alter such equipped PF ⁇ s or Tracking devices running program; further, any tampering and or removal of the protective restrictive attachment system, or depression of a coded panic button sequence results in the immediate activation or alert sequence in the PF ⁇ or tracking device's running program to provide geographic position time of occurrence and any application specific telemetry, and also, operates any preprogrammed alert flagged activity controls or accessories including, any event memory storage either local or remote responsive in the system, alerts or notifies electronically (through wired or wireless) a preprogrammed protocols determined by emergency response personnel
  • a further claim is made according to claims 1 and 2 for a personal PFN or tracking device to be constructed in a manner (application specific) that creates difficulty in recognizing the device or to detect it's presence so that only authorized individuals can locate it and or access the device physically, it's data as well as it's controls.
  • a further claim according to claims 1, 2, 3, is made for personal PFNs or tracking device's to be constructed application specific with accessories for airplane occupants, boating occupants, land vehicle occupants to be used in rescue and recovery operations.
  • a further claim according to 1, 2, 3, is made for personal PFNs or tracking device's to be constructed application specific with accessories for activities including; Skiing (snow and water) swimming, hiking, jogging, biking, camping, golfing, exposed motorized vehicle use, all terrain vehicles, spilunking, caving, mountain climbing, sky diving, gliding, ballooning, traveling, touring, site seeing, schooling, employment jobs, family use, group use, military use, government use, correctional system use, automated health care use (mentally and physically compromised), for security use, for real time census or people accounting applications (natural disasters martial law scenarios e.g., earthquake areas severe weather approaching , hostel war zones for infectious decease control crowd control e.g.
  • a further claim is made according to 1, 2, 3 to incorporate any COTS product that combines or interfaces PFN components as a PFN component and the predicted consolidation and integration process as detailed in PFN specifications in this application and all related PFN applications.
  • a further claim is made according to 1, 2, 3 to use at least one of a locating system or device or both in conjunction with at least one of the detailed communication systems and up to an indefinite number of them connectable to any of the accountable memory storage system to an indefinite number of them solely connectable to one remote location to use of any number of network connections as decribed in the specification of all related PFN applications.
  • a claim is made for personal PFN or tracking device to provide a Trusted Remote Activity
  • a further claim is made for the creation of any standard, code, rule, regulation, or law governing the use, construction, accessories, frequencies, all implementations, programs and protocols either in general or application specific for any such device that performs personal tracking, or PFN functions as discribed to be found precipitous of this technology.
  • a claim is made for an arbitrary power pack or energizing system that as application specific for any Personal PFN or tracking device derived from any and all of the related PFN patent applications specifications.
  • a solar cell power array charging system either place on a hat or as shoulder pads that regulates it' s charge to the power supply by sensing temperature of Batteries of the
  • PFN invention or any mobile and or remote electrical device and battery power pack requiring a wireless charging source.
  • claims 12, and 13 an additional claim is made for a human battery created by using two contrasting metals that when surgically implanted in the body creates a potential difference or a current gradient and electron flow in a circuit when connecting the two to provide charging power or energy to perform work.
  • a claim is made according 12, 13, and 14, to use both the body battery and the solar charging to maintenance charge a holding battery in a personal device requiring long battery life.
  • a Claim is made for the use of a location system or device in a personal PFN or personal tracking device for any form of wireless triangulation performed with RF equipment, wireless pagers, telephony,or locating systems like Lorand, Lojack devices or GPS, dead reconing, or gyroscope systems along with any system software and algorithm that either develops it's position data from the transmission signal it self or from another device's data modulated on that signal and employing system software and or device software or firmware to process the signal and recover that data in at least one remote location and present the recovered data on a TV or TV system or Computer and monitor, lap top, organizer display, palm top display, hand held GPS system , pager device or system cellular phone device analog or digital or Radio frequency device or system
  • a claim is made for any tracking according to claim 1, 2 ,3 and 16 using at least one of a pager, or wireless device serviced by a phone provider responsively attached to a locating device or system that provides location data that is transmitted to commercial TN System provider so that an individual subscriber
  • any personal tracking or telemetry data stream that is conducted though connectable components e.g. land wired TV cable (coaxial , ect.) land line telephone system (ISDN fiber optics, JP routing devices ect) wireless Radio frequency, or Paging technology and protocols or cellular telephony analog or digital Satellite phone or Satellite TV systems (Microwave ect.) and is responsive to one or two way communications or commands to provide personal telemetry and tracking products through TV systems , personal computers, lap tops, palm tops, Palm Pilots organizer products, cellular phone system products, hand held pagers, hand held tracking devices, mobile office system products with or without accountability or protective enclosures or a mobile power supply, or a permanent power supply, as well as any or none of the claimed arbitrary attributes of a Primary Focal Node PFN either personal or equipment in type.
  • connectable components e.g. land wired TV cable (coaxial , ect.) land line telephone system (ISDN fiber optics, JP routing devices ect)
  • a separate claim is made for an automated triangulation software package, that is provided distance and directional data with every signal received by a tower so that an algorithm in the receiving software package triangulates at least a two dimensional geographic position of the transmitting device by comparing system data retrieved from all receiving towers , additionally this formulated location data is encoded in what ever transmission protocol is being employed and transmitted with the transmitting devices ESN or identity SN to at least one remote location to be used for the purpose of tracking the transmitting asset and any movement.
  • a claim is made according to claim 19 for the synergistic use or combination of multiple location or position technologies like GPS, gyros, dead reckoning Lorands , LoJack and automated RF or Telephony Triangulation, but not limited to these locating systems, to fail safe or increase accuracy of movement for transportation navigation functions or automated guidance systems for vehicle and equipment including any short range sensing or dedicated short range communication technologies i.e magnets, reflective paint or DSRC beacons on an hiteractice Highway.
  • multiple location or position technologies like GPS, gyros, dead reckoning Lorands , LoJack and automated RF or Telephony Triangulation, but not limited to these locating systems, to fail safe or increase accuracy of movement for transportation navigation functions or automated guidance systems for vehicle and equipment including any short range sensing or dedicated short range communication technologies i.e magnets, reflective paint or DSRC beacons on an hiteractice Highway.
  • a claim is made for any wireless communication or positioning technology that is personally carried i.e PFN, beeper, cellular phone, or wireless organizer, palm pilot, etc. on a pedestrian, a bicycle, ski mobile, ATV, or any arbitrary mobile or stationary object that can transmit position or velocity data through a signal or signal properties i.e. strength or direction to other equipment or vehicle PFNS or telematic controllers either by dedicated short range frequencies i.e approved 5.7 GHZ or bluetooth or any wireless mediums including sound and light technologies to process into warnings and operator alerts as well as reconfigure directional operations and speed for all affected objects to avoid collisions and or to coordinate movement.
  • a signal or signal properties i.e. strength or direction to other equipment or vehicle PFNS or telematic controllers either by dedicated short range frequencies i.e approved 5.7 GHZ or bluetooth or any wireless mediums including sound and light technologies to process into warnings and operator alerts as well as reconfigure directional operations and speed for all affected objects to avoid collisions and or to coordinate movement.
  • a claim is made according to claim 20 for any short range communication from personal items to interface with vehicle operations through driver assist and driving algorithms to coordinate equipment use of personal carry on devices like cellular phones, personal computers, palm pilots, smart cards that can be interfaced through wireless means Bluetooth technology or require physical connections with the vehicle operational control systems to assist the human operator by organizing and managing these devices and system reduce driver work load or improve safety.
  • a further claim from earlier an related PFN filing and according to 21, 22 is made for voice recognition and activation technology in hardware and software interfacing to allow the operator to communicate and coordinate hands free access to information and data as it is determined safe to disseminate it with respect to the operation of the vehicle.
  • a claim is made for personal telemetry data from personal PFNS or any personal telemetry technology to transfer data either wireless via Dedicated Short Range Communication DSRC or by
  • Blue Tooth technology to a vehicle management system for use in the operation of the vehicle or to transfer that data via the in vehicle telematic component to a remote location for health driver monitoring or conditional freedom scenarios and licensing i.e. prisoner release programs and business only driving privileges, etc.
  • a claim is made for a transponder or limited range transmission device with it's own power source and mobile connectable service power strip and solar/ vehicle charging system that is hidden and camouflaged in various places by, manufacturer, owner, etc. so that the transponder is capable of roaming the hollow frame structure with wired or wireless connectable interfacing to the vehicles electrical/ electronic services E E as a communication gateway including any telematic system on board to transmit Identification data and ownership data, Mim technology or micro machines and systems on a chip can be employed for this innovation of the PFN/TRAC system.
  • a claim according to 25,26 is made for a special access port to be made available in the over seas shipping containers to insert an sensing antenna and canvas transmitting transponders or PFNS or other telmatics products that are illegally packaged, either objects animals or persons alive or deceased so equipped.
  • the same technology for the short range auto door locks or garage door opening with Customs official dedicated frequencies could be employed and the system should be automated with a protocol that rotates officials and equipment that perform the surveillance or respond to any automated monitoring
  • a claim is made for PFN communication routing of lessor strength short range communications to be re configured transcribed retransmitted and passed on by other longer range communication systems i.e cellular Phones and more powerful radio frequency systems.
  • a further claim according to claim 29 is made for a universal emergency message protocol and software algorithm for desparate communication systems to share a common communication language to increase mobile routing as detailed in this filing for the PFNS and other telematic systems to create a mobile matrix or machine messaging web.
  • a claim is made for universal interface and docking station in the vehicle, either protected or not, either physically connected or wireless connections Blue Tooth or DSRC to interface canyon components i.e. navigation product, cellular phones, palpilots, laptops, personal assistants and organizers, but not limited to these item, into the driving algorithm of driver assist and accident avoidance safety components as well as any integrated safety systems as part of the driver resource module or center or PFN/TRAC SystemTM.
  • a further claim according to 31 is made for this internal operations matrix to interface and integrate safety systems, driver assist systems, telematics and human PFNS, personal tracking or telemetry systems through the Driver resource module in the vehicle or equipment PFN to enhance human machine interoperability, and to aid individuals that are physically challenged or need close monitoring for health , safety or legal reasons.
  • a claim is made for an external communication and machine messaging matrix or virtual mobile web through the multi-scan function as part of the vehicle and equipment PFNS in the
  • PFN/TRAC System TM as well as an ability to interface and communicate with other telmatics units and systems i.e. OnStar, Wing cast, TeleAid but not restricted to either through direct wireless communication and or Internet Protocols.
  • a claim is made for vehicle and equipment PFNS to maintain a running inventory of wear parts or repairs made i.e Tires, Brakes, etc. their lot number ,the service person or agency ID or SSN responsible for installation starting at the point of vehicle or equipment manufacturing to be down loaded immediately to mass data monitoring agencies, insurance companies and the appropriate manufacturers at the time of an event i.e accident., this can be merely statistical data or personally and legally sensitive data where law rules and standards must be written to govern the use and discrimination of the information, additionally one purpose is to post the statistical data on a public web site with the auto tutor to inform the public of public safety hazards, recalls and alerts immediately.
  • a further claim is made for the auto tutor to web site and server to retain driver and equipment performance in remote location.
  • a further claim is made for the PFN/TRAC system to also retain the same data in duplicate with statistical data and personally and legally sensitive data encrypted and protected physically and electronically with protocols to be determined by law nils regulations and or standards to provide a trusted system.
  • a claim is made for the personal PFNS as a health care tool to alert medical personnel and provide telemetry and robust health care delivery though Radio frequency, paging cellular phones, the internet by providing accountable administration of medications and automated procedures through remote controls.
  • a claim is made for any communication link , either physically connected to a machine's automated processes or without any physical contact to said same set of automated processes.
  • a claim is made for any physically disconnected, but uses any transceiver medium to provide accountability locally with an accountable system matrix that is acceptable and trusted to commercialize products, monitoring , data, from personal locating devices to vehicle platforms in transportation to ptotect bikers and pedestrians from accidents due to invisibility.
  • the rf transponder and locating system can be in the form of a protective helmet with a reflective foil or appropriate protective screen for emw to protect physical body parts from irradiation, eather for the head or kidneys if a belt or any body part from wear the transmissin device is carried on the body.
  • the Auto Tutor component in the PFN/TRAC monitoring system will connect through the in vehicle driver resource component in the protected primary gateway node.
  • a claim is made for a universal plugg an play security interface for all equipment that can be activaated by personal smart card technology thatis a transfer system and data mechanism that perfroms much like a key that additionally recognize the driver.
  • the user and the equipment and accountably and respectfully provides access to equipment and prescribes in real time and from history in data storage on the card and or in the vehicle the proper prescribed auto assistance to safe vehicle operation for the individual and society.
  • FIG. 1 depicts the first of three major different communication modalities. This figure deals solely with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment connected to GPS equipment and interfaced to modulate NEMA location data strings by modulating, either ASCII , TTL binary coded messages or any communication software over radio frequencies.
  • RF Radio Frequency
  • This diagram depicts the modality used in the present personal PFN prototype. The drawing is general but clear to anyone skilled in the art to recreate this invention for personal tracking. It also should be noted that there are many modalities to achieve this same RF Product but any and all fall within the nature and scope of this detailed invention . Another important note is that these detailed modalities are also used in the machine messaging modalities applied to vehicle equipment and machines, but these are being detailed here as commercial variations and products as Personal PFNs specifically for people, pets and special assets as defined by the inventor.
  • Object 101 is a two way hand held radio in the case of the prototype it is a small family channel walkie-talkie operating in the frequency range of 462 mhz-467mhz.
  • the dark line between 101(radio) on the left and 102 the modem on the right represents a mic.
  • Line and a Speaker line as well as a signal ground line.
  • These lines connect on the radio to the mic jack port and the Ear phone jack port and share the same chassis ground which in this case serves as a signal ground.
  • the right end of the mic line connects to a serial input pin labeled TXD for transmitting data and the speaker line connects the RXD for receiving data from the RF component.
  • the modem in the present prototype is a Kantronics 1200 RF modem and it has a 9 pin serial connector provided in the standard configuration for receiving and transmitting data as well as supplies a pin for the signal ground the last connection for the right end of the left wire. Then from 102 the modem to the laptop or desk top computer NO. 103, the line to the right of the modem has a 25 pin connector that goes to a 9pin serial DB connector in the back of the computer #103. Because most GPS NEMA protocols run at 4800 baud rate the prototype is set at this rate in the computer 103 and uses comport 1. However the RF modem only runs at 1200 baud to transmit and receive over the walkie-talkie so this in the rate of this prototypes system. Down below in this drawing is the belt system and GPS transmission section that sends the mobile location data stream to be tracked on 103' s computer screen.
  • 104 is a second walkie-talkie also having a Mic port and an Ear port set of jacks.
  • the Mic TXD line from the radio is connected to a Tigertonics Module 105 which is a quarter of the size of the 103 modem connected to the computer.
  • This jack has TXD, RXD and signal ground connections provided through a removable Jl 1 connector.
  • the input side of the Tigertronics module 105 has a 9 pin connector that can be connected to a GPS antenna object # 106 in the drawing.
  • the modem circuit or demodulator 102 will be on the same IC with 101 the radio transceiver or receiver component.
  • This system can also have a AC power cube /DC converter for 6-9vdc to either charge the radio/demodulator unit or just power it.
  • this system would either have it's own power source or be able to receive power from the power pin on the DB9 connection on a laptop for mobile movements or Palm pilots .
  • PCMCIA modems can be configured for PCs and special connectors USB and proprietary connectables can be constructed for any external receiver and modem attachments.
  • this system can receive and transmit not just location data but perform as an accountable remote control Personal PFN/TRAC unit and interface with an entire machine messaging matrix of networks
  • this product for personal tracking only has to communicate only in one direction .
  • the personal tracking portion on the belt need only a transmitter and a modulator with a GPS receiver, and the monitor portion only need a compatible demodulator and radio receiver with an interfaced computer and viewing monitor.
  • Power is provided by either a rechargeable battery pack on the belt for the mobile operation with (accessory solar cell strips with velcro stick-ons for hat or shoulder pad mounts that plug into the belt power pack.
  • a temperature sensor on the battery packs disconnects the solar cells if they reach 109F (experimental charge regulator process for Ni Cads, Lithium, and Alkaline. Temps for safe charge not equated at this time.
  • Power first enters the modulatorl05 the passes though the power switch and fuse and then enters the modulators voltage regulator circuit and is passed out pin 9 on a standard DB9 serial pin to energize the GPS receiver.
  • Battery ground exit pin 7 to the GPS receiver completes modem and GPS power requirement with additional 5 volt regulator installed to adjust power to energize the hand held radio unit that is interfaced as the transceiver.
  • Other components on the belt system will provide a locking clasp and security line that detects the real-time removal of the belt or tampering and reports and records this activity for authorized conditional freedoms etc.
  • Power circuits of course will also vary in design and architecture to the hardware being energized to include SOC teclmology that will have less power requirements due to consolidation and integration of circuits and systems on single silicon chip or chip set.
  • the software running 103 the computer to utilize the NEMA GPS location data generated and received thus far are as follows.
  • the initial software to handle the RF modems software NEMA code data is the Automated (Amateur) Position Report System (APRS) software shareware protocol. This program converts the received data into GPS coordinates to generate an object on a calibrated map.
  • APRS Position Report System
  • this range can be increased by different radio systems, or repeating or digitpeating though other radio stations such as amateur radio or ham operators, or by repeating through other PFNS either equipment PFNS or these personal PFNS that can pick up transmissions through programmed scanning or by programmed digital transmissions which respond to emergency protocols or digitpeated commands as a transmission string.
  • This software is running in the APRS shareware program.
  • the hardware consolidation into an integrated circuit configuration for these interfaced components or devices is a regular activity for anyone skilled in the art of reducing and drawing up IC boards for radio frequency equipment or SOC technology. Miniaturization is inherent and a predicted process for these personal tracking and PFN systems and all with in the scope of the PFN invention.
  • Figure 2 and Figure 2A are first a new drawing detailing the two way paging systems(fig 2) and also 2A a previous depiction of two-way reflex paging protocols and GPS system for tracking personal movement. They are being shown together in this applications to substantiate the earlier filing of the idea and to bring all these personal tracking and PFN devices into on area for commercial development with in the PFN/TRACTM System architecture. Both the old and the new drawings and descriptions will be covered in this pager section.
  • FIG 2 on the left side is a computer either a Laptop or a desk top computer with three numbers on the left side.
  • the numbers are 201,202, and 203.
  • a GPS receiver is likewise utilized.
  • the pager service providers could use a locating system off the signal via a triangulation algorithm in the receiving system of towers as software run in their receiving and routing processors.
  • This technology is claiming this technique to locate a specific two way pager's transmission signal as an alternative locating modality for both types of PFNs (for people and equipment units) .
  • This system will save space by removing the need for GPS and antenna in many cases where service is good and any need for a large battery to power both systems.
  • This will be a much improved modality for this innovative locating device in the future which will be provided as a product improvement by inheritance for this technology.
  • Kline Walker LLC will strive to develop this tracking modality (Systemically) with companies like Nextel, Motorola , Bell Atlantic and other pager companies, who are developing larger short radio messaging tower networks and multi- communication systems and devices.
  • the (two way radio, or wireless telephony) would generate useable earth coordinate data obtained by distance and directional sensing equipment or functions performed by the receiving tower hardware and firmware and send this data to a paging system software via paging system software protocols via micro wave or land line or fiber optics.
  • the receiving tower employs an automated triangulation software algorithm based on known receiving towers fixed positions on the earth to provide at least an accurate two dimensional fix of longitude and latitude to be applied to a bit map or calibrated map program to be run as a web page, personal E-mail shared providers cable or Satellite (joint ventures with pager provider) or run on an individual e mail site through the persons Internet provider with JP protocols and application specific software (possible joint venture Internet provider and Pager provider) at the application level with all data transparent till the end user inputs user ID code Pin number password (any secure ID technology or encryption) to bring up the tracking and location telemetry on the bit map of a computer monitor or other viewing connectable device e.g. PFN assets as detailed through out this and the related filings.
  • an automated triangulation software algorithm based on known receiving towers fixed positions on the earth to provide at least an accurate two dimensional fix of longitude and latitude to be applied to a bit map or calibrated map program to be run as a web page, personal E-mail shared providers
  • the messages would carry NEMA or GPS data in some format from a connectable GPS receiver that is interfaced to a two way pager (processing separate or as part of an integrated circuit), which when activated would allow the service software to pull up the correct calibrated bit map and pace the identified paging unit etc. as an identifiable Icon, number, symbol etc. to the computer viewer, when they entered the correct pin ID upon entering the web site as the correct authorized subscriber to the service.
  • 202 represents the same process operated by government agencies, for conditional released of convicts or parolees. This application would allow the judicial and law enforcement to monitor restraining orders in real time along with dispatch medical staff and perform interdiction functions if need be. This technology is detailed in Figure 9.
  • victims can be given alert reports and visual updates, by automated Page messaging, Email, and telephone messaging embedded in the software command structure to be entered by the authorities .
  • Government and community health organizations can help provide the program to cut health care cost by providing this service to the economically destitute in need of a watchful eye for the mentally handicap those with dementia, Alzheimer's suffers or the severely physically handicap where expensive nursing service can be reduced in cost and made more efficient and better from professional to family member involvement. More freedom can be given to the health care provider because they can monitor a disabled patient or love one in one location including vital signs while doing other activities nearby. Drug firms and Insurance companies could sponsor these web site inexpensively or free with other advertisements running to pick up the cost and inform the public of new products and services.
  • 203 can be a personal e-mail address where the individual has purchased the software to run on their personal equipment making it an intranet at the very least. And of course they would be capable of sharing this tracking with other agreed upon email web sites. Much of the technology has been detailed for this in the Radio frequency modality in figure one , however there is some other modalities possible to achieve this for all three of these configurations and product offerings 201, 202, 203.
  • One of the simplest hardware configurations employs a GPS receiver 206 (Garmin, Delorme Lassen, Rockwell Jupiter etc.
  • Nextel also does short radio messaging in both Canada and the U.S. In Europe the European Radio Messaging System ERMS with companies like Phillips and Enicson etc. . These companies and commercial plans are being stated to increase understanding and cooperation to achieve a working relationship with these manufactures to develop the entire PFN system matrix of personal equipment and vehicle communications and data routing as a world wide machine messaging network.
  • NEMA telemetry data
  • a private intranet could be created with a calibrated software map library on a personal Email address equipped with the software program that processed the NEMA or text data delivered through the paging protocol to the Email address and place the two way pager's location on the proper calibrated map for the solo user or small business user.
  • two-way paging with GPS is another viable means for Personal PFN Tracking or for the machine messaging PFNs.
  • cellular and pager automated triangulation protocols product construction and commercial arrangements will determine locating technology employed in this configuration of personal tracking devices or PFNs.
  • FIG. 204 in Figure 2 is another paging device capable of receiving direct two way paging and this device supports an LCD display and firmware for displaying tracking to display another remote location two way pagers location as well as it's own position from it's GPS connection or if a pager system is running a triangulation algorithm to provide location from tower distances rather than GPS.
  • a RIM pager 205 specifically a IP-950 pager is employed in case a Trimble Lassen SK8 GPS will be used as the GPS receiver.
  • the default protocol will be TAJP format. All hardware terminals and contacts as well as software commands and protocols are in Appendix I . Other two way paging products and protocols for locating systems through Motorola products like Page Writer 2000TM, Create a Link ⁇ TM,ect, have been detailed in related PFN patent applications
  • 2A01 is a belt buckle that has a special key to release the locked buckle or electronic lock or any kind of locking mechanism.
  • 2A02 is a hard nylon or similar plastic flexible strap resistant to cutting in the most practical way, that has and inner liner of nylon strap so that one or two way pagers and or a GPS system like Motorola "Oncore"XT, XTsU,GT, UT, NP or Philips G.P.S. chip set mentioned earlier in this application can be secure and concealed in an protected enclosure between the two nylon straps to store these G.P.S. components along with differing levels of transmitting devices that can receive signals or messages, transmit signal or messages, and or alert of sound alarms on both sides of these transmissions.
  • Figure 2A displays varying levels of one way and two way pagers and C.O.T.S. paging protocols as well as voice paging applications.
  • this invention provides for short RF signal transmitters with their transmissions received by every piece of equipment that has a PF ⁇ and will ultimately all have RF transceivers to receive these emergency priority signals and condition the signals and repeat them in a pre programmed manner over what ever long distance communication hardware that exists in the PF ⁇ to the proper authorities. This is a repeater function deserving of special consideration and is not the same technology stated hear for the pagers in Figure 2 A. As has been described and maintained through out all these applications.
  • the G.P.S. chip set or IC board is represented in Figure 2A by #2A05.
  • 2A07 is the patch antenna for the G.P.S. and this cable would be place into the belt and follow the contour of the belt to be concealed.
  • 2A03 is an extra battery in some equipment variations and a way to give longevity to the entire locator belts functions.
  • 2A06 is a speaker or a loud speaker if a monitoring protocol determines it to be the best option to send a message either via a pager or cell phone signal, e.g.,
  • the speaker could also emit a loud electronic whistle or shrill all intermittently to attract attention to the wearer of the locator belt or band.
  • C.O.T.S. Pager products that will be used in the prototypes are the Creatalink pager processor both one way and two way, the standard one way and two way pagers (reflex protocols) using the interface technology detailed in earlier related patents e.g. cunent sensing as was done in the first patent and Binary/ ASC ⁇ /NMEA BIN Loran from the G.P.S. all processed into 20 bit data segments to meet the Motorola reflex protocols for transmitting return data. Either through soldered connections, or BNC connector DB9 for RS232 as already detailed.
  • the software for these applications are available for product development for this product through Motorola and only the specific software commands must be written to create the desired functions. This is easily accomplished on the PC and downloaded into the chip set processors.
  • 2A08 is a voice recording chip to give prerecorded messages as triggered from phone pages as described in the first related application for the stop and control box.
  • 2A15 is a processor if the Creatalink is not used and it could be a small stamp computer.
  • 2A04a shows a C.O.T.S. standard one way pager with the inventions proprietary non intrusive battery peg 2A09 connected to a cunent sensor chip exactly the same as the first patent for the stop and control box to sense a silent pager vibration activation.
  • the chip is connected to the voice recorder chip so when a phone page is received it draws cunent down out of the battery peg circuit and creates a ground on one pin of the cunent sensor which triggers the voice recorder or howler or hailer through speaker 2A06a message or noise.
  • a small micro controller with a EEPROM can run firmware programs to alert the sunounding public or in a two-way pager reflex protocol application monitor 20 character bit audio sound bite of what the wearer is experiencing.
  • 2A11 (SG) tower is a commercial server or land line phone node or gateway as has already been thoroughly described. 2A11 tower will pick up the page signal or RF signal. or Cellular system, if these technologies are employed and convert them through phone modem and transmit that signal down a ISDN phone line or comparable to at least one computer 2A12 that is running a G.P.S. program to monitor the Bin/ASCII/NMEA earth coordinates and time coordinates data transmitted to 2A11.
  • the coordinates could be monitored from the car 2A13 if the car was the phone data node or the car was able to network with 2A12 to receive down loads for the data of earth coordinates. All easily accomplished as described earlier
  • the second figure down in upper left is the belly belt locator belt laid out flat.
  • FIGURE 3 The drawing and concept are the main points of this figure and that the personal tracking device or personal PFN was an early parallel development with these varied communication systems and locating equipment as well as varied configurations detailed earlier as consolidations of devices into muti-tasking equipment arrays involving Telephony and location equipment including such product as mobile office units, which were designed to plug program and play with the equipment PFNs)
  • FIGURE 3 The drawing and concept are the main points of this figure and that the personal tracking device or personal PFN was an early parallel development with these varied communication systems and locating equipment as well as varied configurations detailed earlier as consolidations of devices into muti-tasking equipment arrays involving Telephony and location equipment including such product as mobile office units, which were designed to plug program and play with the equipment PFNs
  • This figure is the basic cellular tracking system that has always been a part of the t earlier related patents and uses the PCMCIA Complete Card TMfor the cellular interface which is 305 in figure 3 (RIM also makes a comparable PCMCIA card with is a cellular transmitter, a 386 processor for the modem and an antenna).
  • the PFN technology has been detailed through out the related patents for anyone skilled in the art to construct each COTS component that is used to create the feasibility prototypes. But additionally, a crucial component and quality of this PFN technology is to be constructed to be user friendly and produce an accountable electrical interface platform of plug, program and play with forward, present and backward engineering capacity to accommodate a large variety of devices and achieve as universal interface as much as possible.
  • Garmin came out with a GPS phone recently that when coupled to an other companies software can track the phones location though polling the GPS phone through call to receiver dial tone response to perform a look up function on fagawi software and maps that are calibrated and will conelate the tones to latitude and longitude which relate to a specific bit on the map.
  • These of course originate from the Garmin GPS receiver in the cellular phone and are processed from NEMA data or Binary code ASCII or HEX to the dial tone sounds in a micro processor which has burned in firmware.
  • RIM Research In Motion Ltd.
  • RIM Pager-IP Internet Protocol 950 for pager tracking in figure 2's description they like Nextel have many of the communication capabilities to provide either singular communication components or a combined array in the PFN. Plus they have different market concentrations and slightly different product quality offerings in their respective markets.
  • Rim Radio Modems 902M and 801D and 802D RIM Radio Modems are operating on 900mhz and 800 Mhz and function through basically cellular or radio messaging frequencies and protocols used by the wireless telephony industry companies and their provided IP gateways. This of course is another communication option for the multi-communication array capability of PFNs in general.
  • Kline and Walker LLC will seek to develop this inventions products. That will employ these components through the modalities in this application and the related application in the respective geographic market areas. This would include in Canada Research In Motion LTD , The owners and operators of Mobitex packet-switched narrow band n s t work, which is designed for wide-area wireless data communications. The operators or service providers would include, BellSouth
  • the PFN system was created to prepare accurate data for the public and private interests groups to review in real -time so that the most cost effective beneficial decisions ' based on real data, education, deliberation that result in an all points bottom line reality check presentation can be used in making proficient commercial, environmental and social decisions, regarding investments and projects so that the cost of negative public opinion is reduced, while encouraging private, and public investment and understanding in the process that is presently receiving poor public review.
  • the PFN system will reduce time, cost and resource waste on policy that is clearly un-beneficial or even conupt and badly in need of public trust; and conversely help to educate all to support those worthy pursuits that are beneficial and develop a better quality of life.
  • the PFN can be an economic tool to relieve social tension and aid in peaceful coexistence.
  • the PFN factor can become an accurate economic tool for appraising any financial endeavor or investment made by any company, government, bank, or project, etc., especially the equipment and environmental PFNS detailed in the earlier related filings.
  • the PFN system could be a condition for securing and regulating investment funds. This accountable data acquisition tool can aid to provide financial stability to the investment process including the stock market.
  • the Nextel Direct Connect® system operates like a two way radio through the system routing function deciphering digital message headers of preprogrammed ESN address and quickly routing a communication link to the conect hand held unit or units.
  • This technology will function well to create intranets for machine messaging in the PFNs involving machines, vehicle and equipment and for personal PFNs, such as the ones detailed in this patent application and the related patent applications
  • PFN processor or have software or burnt in firmware (for repeater functions or digitpeating signals) in a combined communication device constructed in the future.
  • firmware for repeater functions or digitpeating signals
  • COTS interface products which have been described in earlier related patents prior to these latest Nextel phones products e.g.(i500 plusTM,i700plusTM, ilOOOplusTM.
  • Shot Message service SMS paging in a PFN when interfaced with the PFN is one modality to provide one and two way paging to any PFN, and as part of a Nextel product offering secure cellular digital phone service and simulated two way direct Radio protocols a most ideal way to perform accountable remote control and management. These systems are conserving space in the PFN. And with an additional memory function available to the paged messages in Nextel' s SMS this could act as a local memory loop required in the PFN for accountability . Of course, the entire phone or this memory function part would have to be contained in a protected area physically and electronically from tampering.
  • the web page control system could utilize Nextel software to send a remote control page to a PFN either personal or one attached to a piece of equipment to perform an accountable remote activity and record that command in the system buffer (Mass data Storage System) as well as in the local memory supported in the PFN.
  • system buffer Mass data Storage System
  • other software Macros can be written and employed to key stroke commands in these running software programs on web pages to further automate the process, or by knowing the appropriate key code for the software program enter the commands to become an operating component of the running communication software program.
  • any of the communication systems can be employed to send any NEMA /GPS data back to a personal web site so long as the software is appropriate at the application level to place the coordinate data with the right identification data as an object on a calibrated map on a computer screen, monitor or interfaced TN with Video Game Map Program. Or processed by commercial TV server boxes.
  • the PFN / ESN signal is ID by the communication device being served (may also carry PFN/sn) then the communication server sends the data stream to the subscribers cable, satellite, or computer provider or website or E-Mail address (as directed by an accompanying command communication string that is created by the subscriber at the time of acquiring the service - this is entered into the systems operational software so that the location data (or any other telemetry) becomes available to the account holder or their authorized persons, when accessed by a specific pin number or security code, which will unlock the transparent data or encryption in the final appUcation software (either local or systemic run) for these end users to view location and see any data telemetry from their mobile PFN asset.
  • PFN priority system for tracking assets inexpensively for people, pets and their personal objects involving and employing a variety of devices. It applies to both the personal PFNS and the machine, vehicles and equipment PFNS. It can be operated as an intranet on limited RF equipment for limited distances or it can be a limited intranet through repeating or digitpeating through other PFNS as relay stations.
  • IP protocols and proprietary protocols detailed above until the data reaches the subscriber at the application level, where personally owned and operated with a phone modem computer and software.
  • the subscriber can authorize their communication provider to route their personal tracking or PFN telemetry for any data through an IP gateway to the Internet via commercial private, public(Gov. or Non Profit gateways) or, the inhouse communication provider's IP gateway link can be the route for sending the data to a common company owned web site for general viewing.
  • subscribers personal e-mail wear the Internet provider supplies the posting software to convert the signal to display the telemetry data through the conect software and viewing screen architecture for e.g.
  • servers sponsoring advertisements can provide this service for a nominal fee, either with individual security (transparent and encrypted, etc. which displays individual views of subscriber assets, or as a mass posting with zoom in clarity on a subscribers particular asset that was made as a personal request to see location (by clicking on) - (all willing responders presently being displayed could be viewed or cleared from the screen by viewer preference).
  • PFNS in an emergency application.
  • These tracking or telemetry subscriber services functions are preprogrammed with the ESN communication number, PFN SN, etc. to be used in a transmission header (transparent digital binary code, etc.). And also preprogrammed is some form of personal identity check for authorized users of the system and function like PFN numbers, etc. all of which is submitted and programmed at the time of application during the service purchase. This is where the communication command strings are entered to create this PFN network communication and information technology, ideally handled by accountable PFNs, because of remote and systemic redundant memory storage for catching fraud and hacker criminals.
  • FIGURE 4 This drawing shows multi communication systems interfaced, which is one major organizational function of the PFNS.
  • Nextel' s present technology and protocols as another Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Product for multi - tasking communication in the two different categories of PFNS; Personal or Equipment PFNS. It is not a panacea or optimum multi-communications service for the PFN protocol, but it is a step in the conect direction to offer a organized accountable scanning function for dedicated RF, wireless telephony, and paging systems designed for PFN protocols.
  • COTS Commercial Off The Shelf
  • FIG. 5A is an earlier patent application figure detailing the convergence of paging radio and telephony wireless in the PFNS.
  • the top half of the figure details the use of computers, and or TVs as everyday monitoring systems to operate personal tracking in the least expensive manner and to add product to this technologies base systems and grow sophisticated accountable personal PFN for remote management and control. This is done to provide product to all economic levels and systems that can be built on as one has the capability or need to do so.
  • 401 is a home based PC either lap top or desk top model. And 402 is a regular house TV. 401 is connected to an standard land line phone in 413 through an internal computer phone modem and is capable of receiving any telemetry data from a personal PFN GPS tracking along with other data streams though Internet protocols interfaced with varying types of Internet gateways basically Packetized RF, Paging, cellular phones or wireless phones analog or digital systems CMDT and DMDT by operational software products provided by service providers and prepared for Internet protocols (IP).
  • IP Internet protocols
  • 412 is a serial RS232 modem that is capable of handling packet identified or binary Data, Hex decimal data ASCII NEMA protocols and or TTL. This 412 modem has the option of being connected to 409 a radio frequency either short or long distance but most generally local unless operated by a licensed amateur radio person using short wave equipment etc bouncing off the ionosphere around the world.
  • 409 short range tracking (Tot Spot) communication can be obtained inexpensively through another modality for the economically compromised (not owning a computer) through the TV and a game style software program caring the calibrated map library the APRS software along with desired zoom functions retrieving the digital data from the 412 modem connected to the game control input connector.
  • 412 would be connected the same as is done in figure 1 and the short range RF would be the personal tracking belt would have the same as the protocol and architecture detailed in figure 1 as well as commercial products consolidated in integrated circuits.
  • the service providers for the two way Pager systems, and wireless phones would use triangulation locating to the known towers and provide the IP hook up through a intranet to area cable providers as a product to sell to cable sub scribers where they would run a software program for the subscribers to view their children on their own home TV or make a request for specific alerts for when their children were past a certain distance from e.g. the house.
  • the cable providers world run this in a mass data management computer and the base technology of tracking an asset on the screen is the same as figure 1. This would also be a service sold to the satellite companies where they are dominant in the market place .
  • TV systems either as a combined software interface or as hardware connections .
  • Kline & Walker will seek out all the same phone systems and pager system as well as Direct TV and Media General Cable etc. and the Internet providers AOL, Erols etc. for the computer area. This is one way to allow parent of all economic strata to afford inexpensive device to track their children and pets on their own TV as well as receive other Data streams from their child's life experience, when they are not able to be with them or want to be in the back ground.
  • the least expensive will be the two way pagers that are tracked through triangulation from the receiving towers and processed by the paging provider and transmitted to the conect TV provider for the pager subscriber for tracking. Still a new technology in the locating system might keep this cost up presently but it will quickly go down with volume. (Of course as detailed this can be done in all the modalities detailed in this application as well as all the related PFN application.
  • the software will be written to allow a parent to switch to their family channel on their TV and poll their programmed ESN PFN family units and watch their real-time activities.
  • the tracking and object placement of a specific PFN will be accomplished by the same method involving calibrated maps and building architecture as previously detailed.
  • Split screen application will advantage those that have to monitor the disabled, while viewing regular programming or those that need close guarding.
  • government tracking of conditionally released people and animals that need to be sent to involved parties can be sent to those individuals directly through their own TVs . ( Also monitors can view both parties simultaneously)
  • FIG 4405 is the belt that is completely detailed in figure 5 406 is the Nextel
  • Radio Phone Pager combination or a radio or a cellular phone 407 is a pager basically two way and
  • 408 is a GPS receiver if this is used for locating the personal tracking system or PFN.
  • FIGURE 5 This is a drawing depicting the many attributes of a personal PFN in the form of a belt , collar harness bracelet, bracket or circular securing device. It is not meant as the only modality or the best modality for canying out the person or animal PFN set of systems. It is merely employed here to display many of the functions, configurations and uses of this versatile invention. And primarily all personal tracking with accountability and or remote control and management for such an individual device fall within the nature and scope of this invention.
  • the belt or collar system is displayed in the closed attached position as viewed from the top as if attached to some one or an animal. And it is also displayed as laid out in a lower view.
  • the belt has a lot of accessories and it should be kept in mind that in many cases not all accessories would be used however the design of all PFN systems is to universalize a base system in which inexpensive plug and play accessories can be added to the system as desired.
  • the belt systems components will be constructed to allow for varying bracelet/ belt/collar/harness sizes to use the same electronics.
  • 502 in the top and bottom vie is a video cam system with audio pickup (Digital or analog -size and cost will determine component)
  • 503 shows a top view of a finger thaw for an individual to place their index finger, etc. into upon an identity request either self-generated locally by the personal PFN processor on the belt or as a remote communication request from an accountable monitor management and remote control system (Gov. Police agency, hospital or monitoring medical staff.
  • the finger thaw can also be used to determine pulse rate.
  • the sensors are different and if both functions were used simultaneously different transmission circuits would be configured if not hardware wired separate functions would be completed by switching components such as IC's microprocessors and firmware preprogrammed.
  • the main PFN processor will be capable of coupling up to a desk top/laptop desk top and have flash memory burned into EPROM's to run different accessories or accommodate change in functions.
  • crucial code keys timed access and pin numbers as well as any number of security measures will be employed to insure only the authorized personnel make any programming alterations. Programming will also be employed to ready the mechanical lock system in 510 to open .
  • This system might require one key with a resistor in it much like the GM vehicles or a card swipe like hotel doors with a magnetic strip or the use of a smart card or chip and reader or a signal sent remotely or inputted though a restricted connection port on the personal PFN system.
  • USB system connector(at present) will connect with a unibus cable system running through the belt labeled 507. 507 will be capable of supporting physical connections in various positions around the belt for accessories and the PFN processor or COTS component processor system will be able to drive the components through burned in software programs installed through a computer with the specific commands that are appropriate for an explicit application.
  • COTS processors are mentioned here is because as has been detailed through out the PFN invention for man and machine is the continual consolidation and increased functions of product offerings and the PFN platform is designed to be an accountable organizational interface to perform remote control and management for society. So, it is important to point out that these COTS products and integrated circuits of multitasking devices are all with in the nature and scope of the PFN invention.
  • Kline and Walker LLC will seek out all these named electronic manufactures and service companies in a cooperative effort to many up and interface in the most economical fashion and commercially beneficial means for all including the end user, (in other words if there is engineered product that can be obtained through a specific modality preferable to a specific manufacture and their engineering staff that full fills the PFN protocol and any standard for such product application Kline and Walker LLC will cooperate, license and work to enhance and complete these products and systems in as amiable manner as possible for all.
  • the major objective being to organize the PFN system and networks to provide accountable activities and management so badly needed for public safety and the environment , while insuring a good fair and just respect for individual's rights and their privacy.
  • PFN systems are designed to enable and provide more freedom for life's learning experience, while helping to safe guard public and personal safety through real-time remote management and control when needed.
  • Objective PFN Accountability is the management tool for respect for all. 519 is representative block of many possible sensors e.g., water sensor, breathalyzer, body temperature, radiation or hazardous material detector e.g. the Nose, drug detector, pressure detectors and any measurement transducers that can create a unique electrical signal (Analog, or digital, cunent sensing, TTL, or digital Binary ASCII Hex decimal or any special data protocol like (NEMA) to provide data to the PFN processor, 513 which is handled by the software and firmware preprogramming for response locally and systemically through reporting these data streams to any remote location.
  • NEMA digital Binary ASCII Hex decimal or any special data protocol like
  • the digital camera is also detachable and can be held up to the eye to transmit an image of the iris of the eye to allow for system software presently IBM, Lockheed, or flash 21 digital * to confirm identity through secure wireless transmissions timed and reported with GPS location coordinates.
  • system software presently IBM, Lockheed, or flash 21 digital * to confirm identity through secure wireless transmissions timed and reported with GPS location coordinates.
  • identity software With processing and memory continually being reduced in size identity software will be running local as firmware burnt in as application specific software in product protocols to complete on location identity checks as well as needed.
  • 504 are contact nodes that can press or conduct through fabric or are provided portholes to make contact with the skin either as sharps or liquid conductant released at the appropriate time to enable a low current of amps and high voltage to disable the wearer of the belt e.g.
  • a Tazer gun function either by a commercial COTS system adapted for this purpose with the trigger mechanism wired to an output function pin of the PFN processor and pulled high or activated to dissipate the short high voltage charge to disable the person or animal.
  • this invention would construct this entire system out of a capacitor and relay system with Toshiba driver to operate the relay triggered by the stamp computer or processor(this process already detailed for other applications.
  • the capacitor is energized from the power pack and re energized automatically each time it is fired or dissipated. (Of course if this system is employed the wearer would be informed and medically examined to insure that there is no risk for mortal or fatal damage e.g. heart attach or seizure in an activation.
  • 517 is another extreme Personal PFN control measure. It is an automated medicating device in which a sedating dose of medicine is given remotely or locally by the appropriate authorities with much the same response protocols for it' s application. Of course the wearer of the belt would be evaluated for tolerance and effectiveness of the medication used and their general physical condition.
  • the PFN processing and memory unit is another connection point indicated by a dark round oval.
  • This connector is also a multi-pin connector and would support telemetry leads attached to sensors for a heart rate and a blood pressure transducer cuff around the ankle to retrieve blood pressure. These electronic signal would be sent to a remote attending medical staff and recorded in the accountable memory both locally and remotely with audio video location data and time and date markers. The remote management team would monitor the effectiveness of the dose and have a second medication available like adrenaline or steroids to reverse the dose or halt any allergic reaction, while the emergency behavioral response team was in route.
  • shocking system would be used as an alternative or a guided pepper spray canister or compressed tear gas would be activated from the top of the belt buckle. Any and or all would be available to the remote and local behavioral teams to help save or minimize injury to a victim while regaining control and management for a negative situation involving the conditionally released during re- assimilation or managed freedom into or with society.
  • leach ate alcohol sensor is placed in the small of the back (lumbar) region and sponge covered to allow perspiration to collect and be sampled for pH and aromatic changes that take place during the consumption of some drugs like alcohol.
  • This sensor another transducer will generate a specific signal back to the Personal PFN computer and resident software program for an appropriate preprogrammed and or remote controlled response or for monitoring and management decisions for the conditionally released as an early warning to a possible at risk situation for the individual and or the public.
  • the communication system in use on board the remote management and control behavioral response team can be there at the critical time to give protection and serve all parties.
  • 515 is a power pack to be determined with a solar cell for recharging. However, the solar cell would be connected to a area of the body most likely to be exposed to the sun like the shoulders or head. This is discussed in this application and earlier related applications.
  • 518 is to be a event memory storage for applications that require a larger event storage that is provided in the 513 processor area.
  • These memories storage devices could be flash memory, or Sony
  • this line is a continuous connection through the buckle and impregnated into the PFN computer compartment which is also enclosed in a tamper resistant package with alert systems(local and remote- a topic well covered-because it is the same application specific protection for all essential components as detailed for all PFNs to be of practical service to be accountable systems)
  • 509 caries a special signal generated at one end of the line on a out put pin from the 513 processor and received on an input pin on the other end of the line and the pins reverse their function from input to output by a running program in the processor that also measures the resistance or current levels to detect if anyone has intenupted it or attempted to jumper any connection.
  • PFNS or tracking system have great purposes for just about everyone. It is important to remember that not only are there different modalities to perform tracking and accountable management and remote control for personal PFNs but there are varying degrees of product that can be bought in sections at different times and interfaced through different communication paths for all kind of needs and reasons at different times in a persons life. This is one of the major goals in developing the personal PFN structure with the many manufactures and service providers and to develop a universal plug and play system that can have software burned into it at anytime for different purposes.
  • the Federal Access and Control Technology FACT is well documented as an intricate part to the PFN technology and will not be detailed here, but through the PFN organizational system of accountability PFNs can be configured in anyway for most any purpose, not just used in this belt configuration. Additional Sensing Harness or Apparel to be Worn.
  • the under harness or wearing apparel will have wiring and sensors that can provide physical telemetry back to a PFN system for processing , recording and reporting to the proper support staff.
  • the system will be able to support automated medicine application systems through secure communication links that require close monitoring while giving real time data as to how the patient is reacting to the prescribed and administered medicinal therapy. Conformation of all orders and telemetry will provide accountability both locally and remotely.
  • These systems can also be used to monitor individuals found to have legal social problems due to substance abuse to help manage and control dangerous human behavioral situations where there is a clear legally acknowledged and confirmed problem recognized by all parties, society and the individual and the use of this system is a condition for increased social freedom with legal and qualified monitoring control and management staff available in real time to all parties at risk. This is not proposed for those found to have uncontrollable violence problems and the use of the system would have to be closely planned regulated and watch dogged by legislators, the justice department and civil liberties.
  • Belt configuration in figure 5 is merely just one such product offering.
  • PERSONAL PFNS FROM PRIOR FILINGS MODULAR COMPONENT INTERFACE PRODUCTS Another configuration could take the form and still function as a small canying case (like an entire brief case or woman's purse) which would hold a persons desired electronic device array (a mobile office, etc.).
  • This entire case would have a connector (USB) probably on the case or an IR communication port so that it would either jack right into the vehicle secure box or optically communicate with the interface system either where a space was provided for it internally or connected to the connection array bus or (USB) on the front of the secure compartment.
  • USB connection array bus
  • FIGURE 5a This was taken out of the earlier PCT patent application to show personal PFNS as mobile offices and their ability to interface with the machine messaging PFNS to provide diagnostic functions.
  • the main point being that personal locating devices that report their location to an other location and different forms of personal PFNS that perform accountable remote management and control are all with in the nature and scope of the PFN invention no matter the configuration.
  • FIGURE 5a This was taken out of the earlier PCT patent application to show personal PFNS as mobile offices and their ability to interface with the machine messaging PFNS to provide diagnostic functions. The main point being that personal locating devices that report their location to an other location and different forms of personal PFNS that perform accountable remote management and control are all with in the nature and scope of the PFN invention no matter the configuration.
  • FIGURE 5a This was taken out of the earlier PCT patent application to show personal PFNS as mobile offices and their ability to interface with the machine messaging PFNS to provide diagnostic functions.
  • the main point being that personal locating devices that report their location to an other location and different forms of personal
  • This system would allow for parolees to be back in society while their movements and activities were monitored and governed by an automated computer system that would track physical movement through GPS, or LoJack or Cellular and or RF triangulation on a personally carried device that monitors body temperature, pulse rate and provide for positive Identification e.g.
  • the device would be controlled by the master controller and support local Web page access and hyper-link capability.
  • Tactile and galvanic sensors would be capable of detecting chemical changes in perspiration and determine the chemical equivalent for a specific person drinking and provide a specific electrical signal that is transmitted back to the parole center for a con beep and direction to either report in or take a skin prick check or a breathalyzer.
  • Locations of area liquor dispensing or known drug activities would be plugged in as trail markers on the GPS calibrated maps and flag a convicts questionable activities at these locations or ask for the above checks.
  • TRACK A CON.COM and or Track A Con. Gov or any other similar name or.Com for this purpose is here by claimed and reserved.
  • This program will give a reasonable distance to stay away from,(procedures and program parameters to be determined by the appropriate authorities) weather it is prior victims, victim types,(children, etc) or just trouble areas for a particular parolee including other old friends (other criminal types) or geographic areas that can be tracked and or trail marked in reference to the parolees known movements, and or others in real time.
  • the appropriate trail markers will be posted as GPS, ECT. Geographic coordinates and will notify authorities and victims of flagged improper movements in real time. The convict will be alerted as will and warned to report in and move out of that area. Also, the victims can be outfitted with a mobile page and or Track system and warned directly of a past ex-cons close proximity as law enforcement is detached to protect and serve the victims safety first as a 911 response. Additionally the victim and community can track the parolee on the system by contacting the web pages and or a tranquil audio sound or message status can be given to a victims pager, phone radio and computer system to assure the victim of the known location of the Parolee.
  • the PFN's inherent accountability through local and remote event storage can help to insure evaluation and reevaluation of use and performance of all parties to help insure an optimum use. This should yield cost savings for the public and increased public safety by lessening incarceration time and help to decrease antisocial behavior developed with long time exposure to other criminals warehoused in confinement, rather than being closely guided and aided in near normal life conditions.
  • FIGURE 18 from PCT will have it's items labeled with 18 numbers and this will be changed for the formal application. None of the technical content will change , however in the formal filing this drawing will show that these communication service providers lists will be all able to support this technology' s personal tracking devices and PFNs
  • This figure depicts a universal PFN system with some usual device applications and varied hardware hook ups to communicate with the remote locations and physically perform the Accountable Remote and Automated Control for society and it's institutions.
  • PFN enclosed is to indicate that this is a protected area not just physically but legally.
  • enclosure 5B01 is a commercial off the shelf COTS cellular phone. It shows one wireless communication modality through a PCMCIA modem connection to the processor and internal TRACVFACT software. In this application all the software is commercial off the shelf supplied by the cellular phone company and or the PCMCIA modem card interface. Obviously this preprogrammed software would be down loaded and the appropriate dial out phone numbers installed in the command string. These would be for commercial servers and or public providers as illustrated by the little man at the computer
  • Complete Card This is a desired modality for cellular phone use in the invention. It employs a commercial off the shelf COTS product a PCMCIA Complete Card TM. The complete card also supplies its own software and hooks up in the same manner as a PCMCIA standard modem card. However, this system also incorporates the
  • the appropriate hardware is known in the industry and the appropriate configurations can be accomplished by anyone skilled in the art to link up the euro 100 boards with the PCMCIA connections.
  • the bottom box is modem and can be part of the top box
  • PCMCIA connection when used with telephony or with any application from the lower box 5B08.
  • Number 5B08 box shows all the different types of communication devices employed in the PFN's. 1 way Radio, 2 way radio.1 way paging, 2way paging, light or sound and GPS or locating systems. These different communication devices are well covered in the in figures 3,4,5, and 6 and will not be revisited at this time. However, as this drawing illustrates they would process their data streams through the modem and on into the processor to be handled by the TRAC/ FACT/CEW programs etc. The modem would be capable of converting the applicable data steam and communication source to be used by the PFN processors.
  • I-n this same block light and sound as well as any other electromagnetic wave that can be used to transmit wireless or hard wired to a converter or modem to deliver control signals to the PFN system are hereby included by reference as another modality of communication.
  • traffic control devices were described for authorized personnel to control in real-time a particular vehicle by pointing such a tool to a specific target vehicles receiving plate and to control a slow guide stop and secure sequence for a suspect vehicle.
  • 5B07 is the uni-Buss connector that has also been discussed earlier.
  • an accepted industry standard will provide a universal plug and play capability and the TRAC/FACT software and TRACS management system will insure accountability and real-time control as needed. All possible present connectable hardware was detailed in the related application docket No.
  • control signal is part of this technology as described in figure 6a as natural evolution of this invention, whether it is for a mobile application (car) and or a stationary device the control power and signals to the processor will basically use the same kind of plug and play buss in the future , however presently a three speed can bus systems is used in the automotive industry that make the Primary Focal node a gate way for these buses and for the telmatic system.
  • 5B03 is the mini-computer containing the TRAC/FACT programs. The round circle is for the CEW program Commercial Encryption on the WEB . This software program is provided by the credit card companies and will have a special modem capability and handle 128/64 bit.
  • 5B02 is a card swipe or reader that is connected to the processor either through the uni-buss or the old R232,TTL, or PS2 type of connections. These three are shown here as the present standard connectable modalities known to present industry. However the un-Buss connector would be a more ideal modality for space greater data flow, and efficiency. These old standard connections are shown to be available to other components interfaced in the PFN and can be employed to give forward and backward engineering versatility. These would be limited in number as time went on and would have separate software command strings, with the appropriate drivers to access this different
  • 5B05 is the hard drive on going memory storage. For size reasons in this drawing the FACT application specific event memory is not shown but it is a redundant memory to the continuing running on the hard drive.
  • the event recordings are controlled either automatically by resident PFN programs, remotely activated and controlled by an authorized external source (Logged command string) or by the resident operator or occupant. In any event all machine and man actions and interactions are recorded and logged in the FACT Memory preserved in the protected restricted access area as depicted and detailed in figure 2C , 2F and 2G.
  • 5B09 is a big dotted line which is the unibus going out of the PFN and going to activity controls video cameras (or Digital) microphones and activity sensors as well as generic host control connections.
  • PFN protection special and or utilize the host vehicles strongest architectural structure (e.g. the frame) to protect these critical transmission lines. This should be determined application specific and as part of a standards effort. Much effort has been taken to detail all the properties and qualities and give modality examples to provide a standards effort a good clear organizational system, structure and electrical interface platform to provide Accountable aggressive remote and automated control for society and it's institutions.
  • 300C in figure 5B is the commercial server who can be any gateway node the customer picks or can be a service provider for the OEM host equipment or an energy provider or a bank card provider or a communication company or any type or number of these commercial servers. However they must be licensed and provide enough mass storage to handle all critical TRACS/FACT data to operate in any geographic area. They also have to be able to handle it in a secure accountable manner. For simplicity purposes the 300C have been placed at the bottom of the 3 basic different types of present wireless communication. To the right cellular phone system ,to the lower left of figure 5B is the present one and two way paging systems and for the lower right is the Radio frequency systems.
  • Another application involves Cellular telephone communication.
  • This system can employ the same collars belts and bracelets, but they will transmit the location data via the ceUular phone system. In some incidences these will be closed systems and in other cases they will be open to public access.
  • Cost will be defrayed by commercial advertising supporting the network tracking software and providing security software protocols for the general public to use the two way paging system.
  • These systems will also employ the same kind of belts and bracelets and utilize 2-way paging to communicate packets of GPS NEMA protocol data to specific E-mail address where subscribers or commercial advertisers operate a web site with the soft ware to provide secure individual tracking for a commercial operation While for the most part these systems will utilize some form of GPS
  • NEMA protocol for obtaining tracking data and transmitting it to another remote location
  • this technology also plans to utilize cellular triangulation for both cellular phones and pager systems to improve indoor tracking by basing the triangulated data from powerful local transceivers with fixed positional grids and running a triangulated algorithm to provide more exact and continuous locating ability.
  • TRAC Trusted Remote Activity ControUer
  • FACT Federal Access Control Technology
  • TOT SPOT is a tracking device to a send a child's geographic position to a computer screen organizers palm tops (with wired and wireless modems) or a TV using any of the modalities detailed in the PFN technology through out this application and the related filings.
  • HUNT WELL is a location system that provides map placement on a hand held wireless LCD communicator screen of no shoot trail markers e.g. (locations of other hunters wearing or canying location equipment and supporting a beacon, houses or farms, supporting a trail marker beacon that appear on the screen, before shooting.
  • This system and the complete product construction may use any of the modalities in the PFN technology to provide many different qualities and properties to this product. People can see hunters in area and hunters can see all beacon PFNS or locating transmitting devices (FCC and Tobacco and Fire arms should set special Frequency for this application and PFN beacon transmitters should be supplied to schools, public gathering places etc. roads and known populated areas by the fish and game people in all the states)
  • These systems could uses solar cells and wind generators to provide powered where land lines or batteries will not be a total solution)
  • PET POINTER can be used with other animals (application specific attachments to the animal a consideration of course). But is basically a way to track pets on a computer or TV screen or palm top or GPS or Cellular Phone or pager system if they support a display and a map program any are capable of receiving another's device location transmission signal, through any of the modalities detailed in the PFN technology and these devices are all considered to fall with in the nature and scope of the invention (personal PFN and tracking devices).
  • FRIEND FINDER or FAMILY FINDER or PEOPLE LOCATOR are all personal tracking devices to track people through any of the technologies many variations detailed for the PFN systems. They may be belt systems, purses, brief cases, concealed in personal valuables that normally accompany the person. These name are being applied to locating system for this purpose. Other names like
  • CATCHER KIT are reserved for personal possessions that are placed in to a lockable container that will give it's location remotely once stolen either activated automatically or by the owner or the police.
  • the systems used here can also be any of the PFN modalities to be determined by practicality
  • SKI SEARCHER OR SKI SEEKER
  • HITCH HIKER OR CAMP TRACKER this system may also use any of the modaUties in these PFN applications and it basically is a way to track skiers on the slopes or cross country and for them to call for help from the ski patrol operators of the ski lodge or the authorities.
  • Ski patrol location system monitors all incoming sources and places ESN objects on the map as skiers. ( software program monitoring all modalities of transmission can be used for other applications as well) converged is accomplished by a multitasking communication operating software program in the monitoring computer at the e.g. lodge or ski patrol headquarters and using the computers Com Ports for RF and JP phone connections for pager and phone or even monitoring through a TV cable or
  • Satellite provider (SatelUte and Wireless systems will prove more reliable with severe weather considerations).
  • SWIM SEARCHER OR this is a tracking system that is waterproof- All PFNs are to be in protective containment but this application is of course made water proof, also the power section has a solar cell so that when the swimmer has to float the solar cell can be exposed to the sun to recharge the power source.
  • SWIM SEARCHER OR this is a tracking system that is waterproof- All PFNs are to be in protective containment but this application is of course made water proof, also the power section has a solar cell so that when the swimmer has to float the solar cell can be exposed to the sun to recharge the power source.
  • These systems are made water dynamic or stream line and can use any of the modalities.
  • PASSENGER POINTER or BOAT BUDDY this system will be placed in seat cushions life preservers or given to passengers onboard boats, buses, subways, trams, trains and planes to be attached to their person as a beacon to rescuers in the event of a mishap in travel.
  • the system is normally inactive and can be activated automatically or by rescuers or the individual carrier — (protocols to determine best procedures FAA NTSB DOT) (FAA is not going to want transmission in flight. (FAA and FCC will determine frequencies used so as not to compete with black box signal in air travel or accountable PFNs on board).
  • PATIENT PAL or HEALTH WATCH this system and accessory anays track physical location time and date of application specific commands provides an interface platform of monitoring equipment , for remote telemetry and activity controls for medication actuators aggressive remote control, while providing AccountabiUty systems including audio and video, etc as well as a record of command received prescribed therapy in two locations at least. Also a special automated 911 message can be individually programmed by medical experts or real-time voice communication can take place for the mentally lucid. All the systems are augment incrementally for patient condition and accessories are prescribed as needed.
  • the purpose of the PFN/TRAC System is to organize wireless communications with automated vehicle controls and Human-Machine Interfacing (HMI) in an accountable and manageable architecture for government, the public, the insurance industry, the electronic payment industry and our legal system.
  • HMI Human-Machine Interfacing
  • a primary example is the DOT In- Vehicle Initiative IVI-OEM's accident avoidance systems.
  • vehicle speed can now be controlled to avoid a front-end collision. This seemingly benign activity is in actuality a serious action in which an automated system takes aggressive control of the vehicle, and for a short period of time, becomes the "driver" of the vehicle, replacing the duly licensed and insured human driver.
  • PFN/TRAC teclmology enables government agencies to facilitate and coordination, integration and management of the disparate and sometimes conflicting technologies of communications, computers, machine control, and Human-Machine Interfacing (HMI).
  • HMI Human-Machine Interfacing
  • Figure 8 describes a multi-band / multi-functional ttansceiver interface and the scanning function integrated with the PFN TRAC/FACT controller which is integrated as a system on a Chip or SOC.
  • PFN Primary Focal Node
  • FACT stands for Federal Access and Control Technology. This technology implements industry/government standardized algorithms and protocols that provide the data storage, accountability, reliability and security functions needed for "trusted" operation.
  • TRAC's "trusted” operations are to be performed from this consolidated management center with a versatile communication interface and routing function .
  • the operations primary objective is to assist accountably, in real-time vehicle activities to better serve: public safety and national security while respecting an individual's civil rights.
  • the system initially manages and routes communication systems with respect to driver capability and driving demands and activities.
  • Government, Industry, The Insurance Industry and The Public have to participate in the critical issues of a more technically filled life of remote control, robotics and the necessary data acquisition needed for accountability .
  • PFNTRAC has been designed to assist government maintain this free society with free enterprise in a commercially efficient but responsible manner with greater real-time or near real-time service capabilities, safety and quality of life.
  • PFN/TRAC Scanner J-n Depth Description Communications, computers, and machine controls are merging their components and capabilities to perform more remote control and robotics in every field, but none more rapid and influential to public safety than in the transportation industry.
  • Figure “8" depicts the properties needed to have a central universal local interface that can perform accountable machine messaging and manage traceable wireless communication routing.
  • the PFN/TRAC/FACT system has been created from a deep look into the future of vehicular travel and wireless communication to obtain the conect components and structure to assist in interagency coordination and management through a network of accountable nodes (short for Primary Focal Node or PFN) located on each vehicle.
  • accountable nodes short for Primary Focal Node or PFN
  • FIG. 8 serves to illustrate the versatile organizational platform to accomplish and manage growth of these merging technologies in a publicly safe and commercially sound manner.
  • the Figure depicts a local vehicle communications control center that will monitor and route all wireless communications with special priority given to the Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) for the Intelligent Transportation Services. This is accomplished through operational vehicle programs, utilizing the recent FCC allocation of a 75 megahertz spectrum between 5.850-5.925 GHz for mobile applications.
  • the PFN/TRAC scanning function wiU manage multiple- frequency use and routing, which can help to coordinate communication frequency changes to accommodate the present International Interactive Highway (IH) systems across the continent.
  • IH International Interactive Highway
  • this virtual mobile network of machine messaging can be programmed to communicate to each mobile node or PFN in real-time the best data pathways for the most efficient use of wireless transmission options onboard.
  • This kind of management can also assist the use and reuse capacity of a specific frequency from the assigned 75 MHz for mobile applications, including prioritizing emergency communication messaging.
  • This way local geographic areas can control their noise and further complete and organize enhanced 911 connections, including processing DSRC messaging to the best local access of NENA numbers either stored locaUy or remotely provided to the PFNTRAC scanning management interface.
  • DSRC coverage will be enhanced by being retransmitted through longer range communication systems onboard like cellular phones, etc. This would be of special value where DSRC service is inadequate to reach a wireless IP gateway or specific wireless phone node or land line connection .
  • Even though the primary broadcast might be from a short range communication system like a DSRC only unit; it will have long distance routing capabilities through the virtual mobile matrix or web created by all the PFNTRAC Systems working on each vehicle and interfacing short range communication with long
  • the various communication systems listed on the left of figure "A" under communication links include: radio frequencies (DSRC) dedicated communication systems for special traffic alerts or automated driving and or law enforcement which additionaUy includes Ught or sound communication systems for law enforcement traffic control tools to perform public safety remote control by Remotely Piloting Vehicles through (RPV tools); Other communication links are: GPS, satellite, cellular telephone and paging systems.
  • DSRC radio frequencies
  • RSV tools Remotely Piloting Vehicles through
  • Other communication links are: GPS, satellite, cellular telephone and paging systems.
  • a 3 rd standards point for FCC consideration in the future might be to have an ongoing process in place to manage and allocate use of automated multi-frequency scanners that are integrated activity controllers and perform local wireless routing like this purposed PFN/TRAC System. This ongoing process will be needed to provide other agencies the capability to perform there duties in real time to better serve the public and to evaluate their functions. Additionally, commercial practices will need accountable safe guards for the FCC to insure that the best interest of the public is being served in the proper use of the airwaves and that the appropriate fees are being fairly charged.
  • the PFN/TRAC System is an accountable local focus center that is needed and needed sooner rather than later in the planning process of all government agencies. It can assist in good governance, guidance and management for all the merging technologies of telematics and in vehicle driver assist systems and it opens the markets up in a safe and responsible manner.
  • a 4 th standards point Below the left column there is a box called Remote Memory and IP connections. This is not related to the onboard PFN/TRAC System, but a part of the entire accountable machine messaging network, which will require another standards review for wireless gateways, routing and Internet Protocols involving data management and storage for traceable commands, authentication, and accountability to assign the proper codes, rules, regulations, and law.
  • the reason the architecture calls for paging interfaces/connections is to provide a spectrum of progressive economic conimunication choices through the same plug and play trusted control center for various vehicle models and needs. This will allow for greater plus less expensive communication products to be offered to the public and continue to stimulate and organize commercial development in each of the wireless venues.
  • TRAC central operations controller
  • the communication scanning algorithm would initially relegate in real time communications relevant to the safe operation of the vehicle and the condition of the occupants (i.e. DSRC driver alerts or warnings and automated highway instruction systems for vehicle response and or direct commands from authenticated law enforcement, etc.). This would be a main part of any vehicle operating algorithm controlling all devices interfaced and all activity controls under the central management system (PFN/TRAC).
  • the second priority communication processed from any source would be to transmit or process and retransmit emergency message protocols, that were received during a first priority driving function. This crucial data would be stored in an immediate recall memory for near real-time delivery and preserved in permanent event storage.
  • the PFN/TRAC FACT System box is shown here as the box to the right. It is the processor/controller/computer/(SOC) component responsible for all the functions running all the programs detailed to the right of this box.
  • the programs being run by this integrated system on the right show the operation and management of communications described earlier along with the vehicle activity controls and HMI concerns. All these activities wiU have feed back sensors for accountability.
  • the other resident programs provide for electronic payment devices, like card swipes and financial transaction software with PGP and other forms of encryption including other high security encryption technologies Uke (DES as required for Military & Embassies etc.) .
  • Other security programs will involve authentication and identification programs with the appropriate interfaces and connected input sensors and devices.
  • PFN/TRAC/FACT system performs an electronic vehicle component inventory in real-time when the system boots up i.e. (vehicle ignition is one start to this process). Additionally, any service work component replaced will trigger tamper and secure sensors for essential moving safety components; (triggering trouble codes) requiring new components to be logged though scan sensors (bar code or key punched) into PFN/TRAC s near real-time report memory storage. Report protocols determined by governing authorities e.g. like DOT. will be provided essential public safety data e.g. (sensor records wheel removal PFN/TRAC requests-tire replacement ID information lot No., service company code No., or worker ID, or personal SSN performing the service function with a Uniform Code of Work Performed Number.
  • Figure 9 illustrates an example of how each subsystem would communicate within a personal PFN tracking architecture.
  • the subsystems would form a large "virtual" network capable of determining a lost child's position, independent of any limitations within each subsystem, such as in a limited range RF transceiver, a low bandwidth paging frequency system or ceUular system.
  • a distributed architecture which locates the multi-band scan function in each vehicle, allows any vehicle to receive and/or relay a distress message via FACT protocol.
  • FACT (prepared in this case with the Justice Department, FBI and local law enforcement protocol involving UCR and IBRS specialist) would help define how a coded message with ID and location information should best be formatted and sent to the appropriate monitoring authority through the best communication route available at any particular time.
  • this application would be tied into local and national law enforcement monitoring and management centers that receive the information in a standardized format from various sources.
  • sources include commercial servers, government wireless gateways and privately owned wireless intranets that have Internet connections.
  • PFN/TRAC is designed to interface these systems and provide additional organization and integration locally and provide accountability on board processing for remote control, robotics and integrated communication routing.
  • PFNTRAC functions is in a secured environment, which is protected physically, electrically, and legally. The architecture was expressly developed for all of society, government agencies and industry to freely function more harmoniously with the merging of technologies.
  • FIGURE 10 This figure names the benefit to a Transportation department like DOT for a system matrix like what is illustrated in figure eleven for the PFNTRAC System. These same local PFN/TRAC unitits in vehicle and equipment could support may government intranets.
  • FIGURE 11 The figure shows the Earth. All the vehicle platforms are displayed in this global diagram.
  • Every mobile platform has a Primary Focal Node or PFN.
  • the PFN sends and receives messages and controls electronic devices on the vehicle through a Trusted Remote Activity Controller- TRAC.
  • TRAC additionally, records these data streams in a local event recorder to provide accountability for remote and automated conttol fimctions and their command strings.
  • FACT stands for Federal Access and Control Technology. It is combined of programming and protocols that run in the PFN/TRAC
  • PFN/TRAC improves public Safety and respects the individual's right to privacy and freedom of movement.
  • PFNTRAC attributes Manage carry on electronic devices with the driving task.
  • PFN/TRAC is designed for existing hard/software into the future.
  • the system provides real time help and data to the driving public.
  • the 12th figure illustrates an interactive intersection where three vehicles are approaching and their PFN/TRAC Systems are communicating with the local traffic control system
  • the PFNS in all the vehicles are additionally communicating with each other controlled through the local PFN/TRAC system controlling the traffic control device 1201. Additionally, the personal PFNS 1202 the woman walking and 1203 the lady cycling are also communicating to the vehicle PFNS and the traffic conttol device 1201.
  • Each PFN has an event recorder and is capable of reporting back to the local highway control center via digitpeating (repeating) through PFN/TRAC Systems or directly to a wireless Intranet Protocol gateway to land lines.
  • the In Vehicle System below is the PFN/TRAC dash lock up unit and the universal bus. From the left the universal bus a black line and green shadow services the driver interface area including displays, alerts, the instrument panel, and provides sensing for the driver performing steering, braking and acceleration. Audio and video as well as other sensor arrays are additional possibilities.
  • All carry on electronic devices interface through the universal electrical bus inside the protected lock box. Any connectors are to be a universal standard with new cords made for older units. Wireless systems like Blue tooth could also interface ca yon devices through the RF scanner section.
  • all vehicle electrical controls, sensors and electrical devices connect to the universal bus depicted as a black line with green shadow to the right.
  • cars have three speed buses low medium and high speed A,B,C for the CAN bus system. As time goes on telematics and computer controls will merge their bus system with the new 42 volt vehicle systems differently in future cars. But either way proper interfacing allows this protected
  • This project will create two intenelated product prototypes and explore the acceptable use of event recordings in and out of the vehicle platform. Additionally, the project will provide survey results and recommendations for insurance product changes and data handling relative to personal, public, and legal use of event recordings.
  • the second product wiU be an Interactive Driver Information Web Site and Download Center, as part of an ongoing real-time driver education and communication tool for DOT'S, DMVS, manufacturing and insurance companies to advise, assess and assist drivers in equipment operations.
  • the In- Vehicle Resource Center and Web-Based Driver Education Tutor will be linked by wired downloads or wireless communications.
  • This project effort will be limited to giving and assessing two exemplary test lessons involving safe and proper distance: 1) for driving heavy trucks, and 2) for driving around heavy trucks.
  • the lessons consist of maintaining proper following distance during normal driving, and maintaining proper distance while passing large trucks on multiple lane highways with traffic moving in the same direction. (This lesson objective: is to avoid truck cut off situations by teaching respect for large vehicle inertia).
  • These cognitive lessons will initially be conducted on the web-based tutor. Additionally, there will be control groups not receiving any such training in both driver categories (heavy truck drivers and light vehicle drivers). The trained test subjects and conttol group will be evaluated over time and their performances will be recorded.
  • Driver performance will be monitored by the in vehicle recording system for a driver's ability to maintain proper distances when following and performing passing maneuvers around large trucks.
  • a first level of passive driver assistance will be used in this project. This will be a driver warning only, with no active automated vehicle control. An activated driver alert will be considered a driver enor for the learned lesson. This is done to delineate learned driver behavior in comparison to the functionality of a simple driver alert device. Also, important to the development of any driver assist system is understanding the human factor that takes place with any new technology. The changing driver performance from first learning and adapting to an assist system, and then later becoming complacent and dangerously dependent on the system. So additionally, evaluated in this project will be the learned use of the assist device and dependency on its presents.
  • Test subjects will be commercial light vehicle delivery drivers and commercial heavy truck drivers. These groups were chosen because they are more likely to return to natural reflexive driving behavior due to their regular daily workload. However, an additional cross section or control group will be tested as well for comparison purposes. In the conclusions of the study, all results will be compared to existing estimated statistics.
  • Nine in-vehicle units are planned for in the study, with distance and vehicle ID systems, GPS, time, date and location, along with driver warning light, audio alert and event recorders.
  • Summary of Project Concept and Impact on Practice Will be to create a basic in vehicle and Internet Driver Resource component via an accountable in vehicle telematic and CAN bus gateway node from the PFN/TRAC Systems architecture that can be connected to an auto tutor and information center hosted on the Internet.
  • One product is the primary vehicle electrical/electronics E/E gateway interface node with communication link, GPS, distance sensing system, and event recorder.
  • This first product will be part of the accountable In Vehicle Driver Resource module that ultimately will be as responsible for safe driving as the human driver.
  • the second product is an on line Auto Tutor and Driver Information Web Site / down load center, which will function as an interactive web site with the In Vehicle Driver Resource Center. It is hypothesized that in the changing world of transportation with Smart Cars and Interactive highways that Human Machine interfacing will change drastically and a continual equipment operational education tool will be of great service to coordinate human and machine optimum and safe movement.
  • Some additional objectives of this study are to evaluate human driving performance with and without initial driver education, and with and with out remedial driver education lessons.
  • a specific set of safe driving practices in and around large vehicle platforms will form the basis of the test lessons.
  • the project will also, try to evaluate the importance of an In Vehicle Driver Resource
  • the Gryphon Box CAN body bus interface should support data processing of either the Delphi Forewarn distance sensing products, DENSO,SICK or the BOSCH distance, infrared, ultrasonic, radar, or laser sensor devices.
  • the Grypron Box and other DG Group products will handle J1850,1939 JI708 and most all the other commercial vehicle interfaces. Ultimately, they can handle stereo video distance and recognition technologies at the local vehicle level if there is a need).
  • the Gryphon Box has a GPS receiver that can give time location, and speed data coupled with any recovered driver performance data for the learned lessons.
  • the Gryphon box has software packages that can be programmed for specific R &D engineering problems making it a versatile research interface tool for vehicle electronics to computer applications. Additionally, we plan to explore the possibility of using the Delphi Forewarn technology and approach their R&D efforts with GM and NHTTSA to coUaborate on the in vehicle and distance sensing portion of this project. Other such commercial contacts are being investigated presently.
  • This implementation is designed to develop an immediate working relationship with automotive manufacturing, relevant supply line R&D operations), government and support organizations to find common ground for the commercial deployment of this accountable accident avoidance approach. This approach will also place these project prototypes in a more visible commercial arena and increase the likely hood of examination and utilization in any future transportation practice.
  • Possible project implementation is the use of standard commercial interface products to access either the CAN, LJ-N or LAN bus applications necessary to interface with a laptop or organizer processor, hard drive including flash memory storage and complete the wireless connection through PCMCIA cellular complete card to handle the in vehicle requirements of an accountable interface gateway node and local driver resource center.
  • the same sensing systems as above would be used through the COTS Interface products to complete the distance sensing and their would be a (COTS)
  • GPS receiver connected and interface to provide location (identify road section and type) provide time and date information and vehicle speed for the operating driving lesson algorithm, hosted on the laptop or organizer processor i.e. palm pilot.
  • a third possibility for the in vehicle driver resource center is a simple IC stamp computer or commercial equipment controller or custom processor interfaced directly to distance sensors with an interfaced COTS GPS and wireless communications provided by PCMCIA complete cellular phone interface or through packetized data delivered remotely by two way Motorola reflex paging protocols.
  • This is represented by the driving experience being presented in a heads up display or on the wind screen with the care in a parked position and the driving controls being electronically sensed or drive X by wire technology.
  • the PFN/TRAC unit or primary gateway node accesses aU three speeds.
  • the OnUne Auto Tutor A base assumption for high marketability for the continual driver education web based product is that state governments can put their own operator manual in to the system for their drivers to learn and reference. Also, auto makers can teach how there cars and accessories are operated from a hyper link on the site.
  • the architecture will be in place to down load the driving experience to the driver resource center.
  • the vehicle heads up display can run a virtual driving experience while the car is parked in the drive way (real vehicle and simulator all in one unit. This will be a good tool to train new drivers, or to introduce new equipment changes, or to sell cars.
  • the schools can have driver education with accountable homework and no high insurance bill, plus dad will not have to sweat bullets. Remedial lessons for chronic violators of traffic laws can be individually prescribed with real life monitoring through the in vehicle unit governed and programmed from a court room decision.
  • the immediate markets are all 50 states, the federal government, and other nations. Additionally, manufacturers of all types of equipment that require knowledge and training to operate their machines will have direct access to their equipment and operators for assistance and material and service sales.
  • K & W expects complete Telematic market saturation for the in vehicle product by the year 2003. This is because K & W will be working with government and industry on the products and related study on a continual bases.
  • the in vehicle Driver Resource Component is the first generation of the PFN/TRAC System. This optimistic projection is due in great part to K &W architecture and the present market needs.
  • DOT's In Vehicle Initiative is an important part of the nations Intelligent Transportation System. K & W research members have participated in a number of the work shops, conventions and sessions in preparation to any product development decision. In these sessions industry members and government have been grappUng with acceptable accountability and have shown real interest for K& W architecture and protocols as a real solution to this road block.
  • PFN/TRAC System To market Kline & Walker's PFN/TRAC System TM technology to government, the automotive markets, the public, and the insurance industry; through joint venture research projects that provide acceptable accountability to existing driver assist technologies i.e. object detection, collision avoidance and adaptive cruise conttol.
  • the PFN/TRAC System was invented to help market driver assist technologies, advance human machine interfacing HMI in vehicles, and reduce driver distraction from personal electronic devices (i.e. cellular phones) to improve highway safety by reducing driver workload.
  • a basic requirement is an acceptable system to account for shared vehicle controls and coordinated equipment operations. This requires special components like recording devices in private vehicles, which involve civil and legal issues. The technical components exist today, but the more difficult questions are how they should be interfaced, constructed, governed and used.
  • driver assist systems As exhibition curio rather than real-life vehicle safety improvements.
  • driver assist systems There is no question that these safety enhancements are urgent needed on the over crowded highways globally.
  • Driver and human enor are the major causes for these figures.
  • the value of driver assist systems is evident and relevant to answering the question of how to improve highway safety. This makes it important to everyone sociaUy, economically and financially.
  • Kline & Walker is presently developing two interactive product prototypes configured from existing commercial off the shelf products COTS in a proprietary manner to provide acceptable accountabiUty for existing driver assist systems. This is being accomplished in a coUaborative 18 month project with interested manufacturers, government, insurance companies and the general public.
  • the project wiU provide data, education and suggest solutions while introducing these products to improve highway safety.
  • the prototype products will be configured to quicken existing automotive safety enhancements to market through K&W PFN/TRACTM technology. By combining and coordinating this research/market approach K & W will be responsible for developing and ushering in a host of future intelligent transportation products in a commercially acceptable and responsible manner.
  • the key ingredient is providing acceptable accountability to accommodate commercial & technical advancement.
  • the Web Site will also host one of the exemplary prototype products;
  • the other product is an intenelated and wireless In Vehicle Driver

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La présente invention concerne une mise au point plus poussée du noeud focal primaire ou système PFN/TRAC convenant aux unités individuelles et à une utilisation personnelle. Dans ce mode de réalisation, le PFN personnel reste un dispositif d'interface responsable à télécommande utilisant des technologies de radiocommunication, des processeurs, des commandes d'activité et un stockage de mémoire local ou à distance. Dans sa configuration la plus simple, ce dispositif effectue le suivi responsable de la personne portant ledit PFN et transmet ces données à au moins un site éloigné. Cependant, dans d'autres versions, ce PFN personnel dispose de toutes les fonctions de commande et de gestion responsables (spécifique à l'application comme PFN pour équipements) qui constituent le réseau de messagerie par machine. Or, dans cette application, une attention toute particulière a été portée à la taille, au niveau de sécurité, à la protection, au masquage, tout comme à l'utilisation et à la fonctionnalité communes. Depuis la première application détaillant le boîtier de commande et d'arrêt, le PFN, de par sa nature et son champ d'application, a toujours été présenté comme une plateforme d'interface électrique organisationnelle conçue pour exécuter des fonctions responsables automatisées et à distance, de manière légalement acceptable et civilement responsable pour la société et ses institutions. Les unités personnelles sont bien plus aptes à la communication longue portée et au transfert de données par l'intermédiaire de cette matrice mobile de routeurs transitoires dans des véhicules et équipements de puissance assez élevée pour créer un réseau ou un système web fiables de messagerie par matériel mobile.
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