METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION OF DISTRESS SIGNAL
TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present subject matter described herein, in general, relates to
personal safety device, and more particularly to a communication of a distress
signal and response to the distress signal thereof.
BACKGROUND
[002] Safety, of children, ladies, or differently able person is of utmost
importance to families.
[003] Current, technique use a mobile phone to communicate a distress
situation between the distressed and responder. The technique enables
communication of the geo-location of the distressed and may also likely report the
distress scenario. However, the efficiency of the system depends on the location
of the distressed and responder.
SUMMARY
[004] This summary is provided to introduce aspects related to a
sprinkler system and the aspects are further described below in the detailed
description. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the
claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the
scope of the claimed subject matter.
[005] In one implementation a method for communication of a distress
signal is disclosed. The method may comprise receiving the distress signal from a
first device. Further, a first geographical location of the first device is received.
The geographical location may be determined using a GPS module embedded in
the first device. The method may further comprise of receiving a first data set. A
second data set may be then transmitted including the first geographical location
to at least one recipient device. The at least one recipient device can be defined in
a pre-defined list. Further, the method may comprise of receiving an
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acknowledgement signal from the at least one recipient device and transmitting a
feedback signal to the first device upon receiving the acknowledgement signal.
[006] In another implementation, a method for communication of a
distress signal is disclosed. The method may comprise initiating the distress signal
on a first device. Further relaying the distress signal over a communication
module. The method may further comprise capturing a first geographical location
of the first device. The geographical location may be determined using a GPS
module embedded in the first device. Further the first geographical location of the
first device may be received at the server. Further a first data set from the first
device is received. The method may further comprise of transmitting a second
data set, including the first geographical location of the first device, to the at least
one recipient device. The recipient device may be selected from a pre-defined list.
Further, receiving the distress signal from the first device and second data set from
the server on the at least one recipient device. The method may further comprise
of invoking an application in the at least one recipient device. An
acknowledgement signal may be received from the at least one recipient device.
Further the method may comprise transmitting a feedback signal to the first device
upon receiving the acknowledgement signal.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[007] The detailed description is described with reference to the
accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number
identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same
numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer like features and components.
[008] Figure 1 illustrates a flow diagram, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[009] Figure 2, illustrates a flow chart for communication of a distress
signal, in accordance to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0010] The present subject matter discloses a method for communication
of a distress signal.
[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure a
user under distress can initiate a distress signal. The distress signal can be initiated
either manually by press of a button on a device or automatically. The distress
signal can be initiated automatically based on the reading of vital signs of the user
which are monitored by the device, the vital sign may include heart beat, pulse
rate etc.
[0012] Upon initiation of the distress signal a notification, either in a form
of SMS or push notification, is sent to at least one nominee, from a pre-defined
list, on his/her mobile communication device. According to an embodiment the
present disclosure may require the user to select at least two nominees to be
contacted when the user is under distress. The distress signal keeps alerting the
nominee until the nominee opens the SMS or push notification. Once the nominee
reads/checks the alert an automatic feedback is sent to the device and the user is
notified about the distress signal has been received by the nominee.
[0013] The SMS or push notification received for the distress signal;
automatically launch an application on the mobile communication device. The
application may be pre-installed or can be installed real-time. The application may
run as a background process in the mobile communication device. The application
when launched renders/displays the details about the user. The details may pertain
to the geo-location of the user, the distance between the user and the nominee,
approximate time required to reach the user, location and distance of other
nominees from the user, location of other social connects of the user present in the
specific radius of the location, and approximate population density.
[0014] According the exemplary embodiment the nominee can connect
and coordinate with the other nominees, selected by the user, to respond to the
distress signal.
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[0015] In another embodiment the application taps into the social network
of the user and captures location of social contacts present in the vicinity of the
user. These social contacts may then be displayed on nominees display.
[0016] In another embodiment the nominee can connect with an
independent person, who may not be nominee or a social contact of the user. The
independent person may be contacted using a Meta data captured by system.
[0017] Referring to Figure 1, illustrates a flow diagram, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The flow diagram illustrates a
method for communication of distress signal 100. The method 100, may be
initiated at step 102, wherein the distress signal is received by a server from a first
device. The distress signal may be received by the server over a communication
network. The distress signal from the first device may be initiated by a user either
manually or automatically. In a manual initiation the user may have to press a
button or perform a specific gesture. In an exemplary embodiment the initiation of
the distress signal may also initiate a call from a mobile communication deceive
of the user in a speaker mode.
[0018] At step 104, a first geographical location of the first device is
received by the server. The first geographical location can be determined by an
onboard GPS module either embedded into the first device or communicably
connected to the first device. The geographical location may show the co-ordinate
of the user of the device in a specific city or location. The co-ordinate may
comprise latitude and longitude or the name of the area. Determining the first
geographical location enables one to pinpoint the exact position of the first device
on globe.
[0019] Further at step 106, a first data set from the first device is received.
The first data may comprise of data like travel direction, speed, destination, or
population density in the area. At step 108, the server transmits over through the
communication module a second data set to at least one recipient device. The
second data may comprise the first geographical location of the first device. The
recipient device may be a mobile phone, or any mobile communication device
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enabled to receive, process and display/render information. The at least one
recipient device is selected from a pre-defined list. The pre-defined list can be
created initially when setting up the first device. Further, according to an
exemplary embodiment the second data along with first geographical location can
be sent to all recipient devices stored in the pre-defined list.
[0020] At step 110, an acknowledgement signal may be received from the
at least one recipient device to the server. The acknowledgement signal ensures
the delivery and read confirmation of the distress signal. Further, at step 112, a
feedback signal is transmitted to the first device. The feedback signal enables the
user of the first device to understand the distress signal has been received. In an
embodiment the feedback signal is sent for each of the recipient device
acknowledging the distress signal. At least one of the steps can be performed by a
processor.
[0021] Now referring Figure 2, illustrates a flow chart for communication
of a distress signal, in accordance to another embodiment of the present
disclosure. The flow chart 200, in accordance to another embodiment may start at
step 202, when a distress signal is initiated in a first device. The distress signal
from the first device may be initiated by a user either manually or automatically.
In a manual initiation the user may have to press a button or perform a specific
gesture. In an automatic initiation, vital signs of the user are captured. The vital
signs may comprise of heart beat, pulse etc. At step 204, the distress signal is
relayed over a communication module to a server or a recipient device. The server
may be hosted in a cloud, or in a data centre.
[0022] Further, at step 206, the first device captures first geographical
location of the first device. The geographical location may be captured using a
GPS module. Further at steps 208 and 210, the first geographical location of the
first device and a first data set is received at the server. The first data set may
comprise of a proximity data that is received by the server. The proximity data is
captured by the first device using a means for proximity sensing, such as BLE
Mesh, or NFC Mesh. For e.g. the first device may use Bluetooth or NFC and ping
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all devices having similar technology, Bluetooth or NFC, and generate a mesh
showing device density which may in turn translate to population density.
[0023] Further, the proximity data can be segregated into plurality of lists
for e.g. a first connection list, and a second connection list, in the server. The first
connection list or the plurality of lists may be mapped with pre-defined list and
may further comprise of all the recipient devices nominated by the user, or from
the social network of the user. Similarly, the second connection list or the
plurality of lists can be mapped to a master list. Mapping the first connection list
and second connection list enables the server to generate a first connection map
and a second connection map dynamically. Further the first connection map and
the second connection map can be embedded into a second data set. Further, a
positional map is rendered in an application showing co-ordinates of the first
device, with respect to the at least one recipient device, the first connection map
and the second connection map.
[0024] For e.g. let’s assume a person “x” sends a distress signal. The
server receives the distress signal and communicates the same to the recipient
device defined by the person “x”. Further the first device used by “x” generates a
mesh using Bluetooth. The mesh displays population density around “x”. This
information is relayed back to the server. Further the server, may tap into the
social network of “x” and look for social contacts who in the vicinity of “x”. The
location of social contacts can be determined using a GPS or through the
application running in the background of their mobile phones. Further, the server
also determines locations of independent user, who may not be in the social
network of “x”, however are using the same application. This whole information
of the location of the recipient device, location of social contacts or the
independent user are displayed on the recipient device. The distance between
them and the user of the first device may also be displayed.
[0025] Further at step 212, a second data set is transmitted to the at least
one recipient device. The second data set may comprise of the proximity data
along with the first geographical location of the first device. At step 214, the
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second data set along with distress signal is received at the at least one recipient
device. The second data set and the distress signal may be received in a form of
alert sent as a SMS or push notification from the server. According to an
exemplary embodiment the alert would continue to be displayed, or generate
sound/vibrations until the alert has been opened.
[0026] At step 216, when the alert is opened an application embedded in
the at least one recipient device is invoked. In an embodiment the application may
be configured to run as a background process.
[0027] The moment the alert is opened in the application an
acknowledgement signal is a form of feedback sent to the first device and the
user, through the server at step 218 and 220.
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WE CLAIM:-

1. A method for communication of a distress signal, the method comprising:
receiving the distress signal from a first device;
receiving a first geographical location of the first device, wherein
the geographical location is determined using a GPS module either
embedded into the first device or communicably connected to the first
device. receiving a first data set from the first device;
transmitting a second data set, including the first geographical
location of the first device, to at least one recipient device, wherein the
recipient device is selected from a pre-defined list;
receiving an acknowledgement signal from the at least one
recipient device; and
transmitting a feedback signal to the first device upon receiving the
acknowledgement signal,
wherein at least one of the receiving, the receiving, the receiving,
the transmitting, the receiving, or the transmitting is performed by a
processor.
2. The method of claim 1, further comprises receiving a proximity data from
the first device, wherein the proximity data is embedded into the second
data.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein the proximity data received is captured by
the first device using a means for proximity sensing.
4. The method of claim 2, further comprises segregating the proximity data
into a plurality of lists.
5. The method of claim 4, further comprises mapping the plurality of lists
with the pre-defined list and generating a first connection map.
6. The method of claim 4, further comprises mapping the plurality of lists
with a master list and generating a second connection map.
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7. The method claim 1, further comprises embedding the first connection
map and the second connection map into the second data set.
8. A method for communication of a distress signal, the method comprising:
initiating the distress signal on a first device;
relaying the distress signal over a communication module;
capturing a first geographical location of the first device, wherein
the geographical location is determined using a GPS module embedded in
the first device;
receiving the first geographical location of the first device at the
server;
receiving a first data set from the first device;
transmitting a second data set, including the first geographical
location of the first device, to the at least one recipient device, wherein the
recipient device is selected from a pre-defined list;
receiving the distress signal from the first device and second data
set from the server on the at least one recipient device;
invoking an application in the at least one recipient device;
receiving an acknowledgement signal from the at least one
recipient device; and
transmitting a feedback signal to the first device upon receiving the
acknowledgement signal.
9. The method of claim 8, further comprises receiving a proximity data from
the first device, wherein the proximity data is embedded into the second
data.
10. The method of claim 8, wherein the proximity data received is captured by
the first device using a means for proximity sensing.
11. The method of claim 9, further comprises segregating the proximity data
into a plurality of lists.
12. The method of claim 11, further comprises mapping the plurality of lists
with the pre-defined list and generating a first connection map.
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13. The method of claim 11, further comprises mapping the plurality of lists
with a master list and generating a second connection map.
14. The method claim 8, further comprises embedding the first connection
map and the second connection map into the second data set.
15. The method of claim 8, further comprises rendering a positional map in
the application showing co-ordinates of the first device, with respect to the
at least one recipient device, the first connection map and the second
connection map.
16. The method of claim 8, further comprises enabling a user of the at least
one recipient device to retrieve a meta data from the first connection map,
and the second connection map, to establish a communication channel.