EP1323145B1 - Personal monitoring system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a system for monitoring persons, especially children and adults in need of supervision, after the preamble of claim 1.
- this system includes an indication of the approximate position the supervised person.
- These are eight circular arranged Light-emitting diodes, depending on the position of the monitored person come on.
- US-A-6 084 517 describes a satellite positioning system which does not only consuming and costly, but also unsuitable for a Monitoring of persons in buildings. The contact takes place here namely each held via the satellite.
- the invention is based on the object, a system of the aforementioned Kind of improving.
- the system according to the invention in particular in homes be used, in which the persons in need of supervision are free can move. Now the person leaves the home and moves away further than the predetermined value thereof, the warning signal is output and action can be taken immediately to the person to find again and bring back to the home and from harm to preserve.
- the permissible distance can be correspondingly larger here be set.
- the value of the permissible distance is adjustable.
- the monitoring can thereby adapt to the respective conditions be adjusted. For example, in a department store set a lower allowable distance than on one Playground. The supervisor will only be warned if actually the risk of getting lost or endangering the Child exists.
- the basic idea of the invention is to exceed the predetermined distance to send a message, in particular to a landline or mobile phone, for example by SMS (Short Message Service) or as an e-mail to a computer. With that too can notify other persons or several persons at the same time become. It is preferred if transmitter and / or receiver GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication). The system is thereby also outside country borders applicable.
- SMS Short Message Service
- GSM Global System for Mobile Communication
- a message can also be sent as an emergency call to a police station become. In special cases or when exceeding one particular This can quickly trigger a police action over a long distance become.
- means are provided by which the output of the warning signal is stopped again when the distance falls below the predetermined value again.
- This can be the Supervisor to be recognized that the monitored Person resumes within the predetermined distance. The finding is thereby facilitated.
- the transmitter and / or the receiver are preferably battery operated. As a result, there is no dependence on a power grid.
- transmitter and / or receiver have These devices prefer a board in SMD technology.
- the transmitter uses a printed antenna for this purpose.
- Transmitter and receiver preferably operate on the radio principle, in particular with high frequency modulation. This has been for the present Purpose turned out to be particularly suitable.
- the transmitter and / or the receiver have a plastic housing.
- the radio transmission is thereby largely unhindered possible.
- warning signal can be both a visual and an audible warning or both. It is preferred when the Warning signal with increasing distance between transmitter and receiver changes, for example, gets louder or faster. It is also possible provide several light emitting diodes, one of which with the distance increasing number is activated. The supervisor receives by on the one hand, additional information. On the other hand, the attention value the warning signal thereby increases, so that the supervisor can react faster.
- three light emitting diodes may be provided in the receiver of which one at a free distance of 5 m, two at one free distance of 10 m and all three at a free distance of 15 m light up. Is the free connection between sender and receiver interrupted, for example by a wall, so are the distances correspondingly lower, in which the respective light-emitting diodes come on.
- the receiver can be switched to a mode where the warning signal is more intense with decreasing distance, especially louder or faster. This mode is chosen as soon as a warning signal has been issued and now the person with the Sender should be found. The increasing with decreasing distance Intensity of the signal makes it easier to find one Bearing.
- the receiver is also portable trained. This embodiment is in particular for monitoring of children by supervisors makes sense with the Want to move children freely.
- the receiver is fixed Installed. This embodiment is particularly in the monitoring of supervised adults who are housed in a home are. No portable receiver is required here.
- the receiver has multiple channels for different transmitters. This can be done with a receiver several people are monitored.
- the transmitter has a Attachment or a fastening tape on.
- the transmitter can thus quickly and easily attached to the person to be monitored become.
- the transmitter has a housing with a child-friendly shape, For example, has moon or star shape. The acceptance of the device with the children this is increased.
- the transmitter 1 shown in Figure 1 is as small as possible and with a fastening device, such as a clip or a Band attached to a person, such as the jacket or the Wrist of a child to be attached.
- the transmitter 1 has for example, a diameter of 0.5 to 0.7 cm and has a weight of about 20 g.
- it includes a circuit board with a circuit in SMD technology and a small battery for power supply.
- the antenna is preferred on the Sender 1 printed.
- the receiver 2 shown in Figure 1 can also be made portable be and have a small size. He can also do this Circuit board with a circuit in SMD technology and a small battery for Have power. Also, the recipient can print with a Reception antenna be provided. The receiver 2 can but be formed slightly larger than the transmitter. 1
- Transmitter 1 and receiver 2 act in particular according to the radio principle together, wherein the radio waves preferably high-frequency modulated are. The reception is thus even with obstacles between Transmitter 1 and receiver 2 guaranteed.
- the receiver 2 comprises a Warning device that is activated as soon as the distance between transmitter 1 and receiver 2 a predetermined value, in particular adjustable can be exceeded.
- the output from the warning device Warning signal can be both visual and audible or other Be kind and on the size of the distance between transmitter 1 and receiver 2 depend.
- a set distance can be, for example, 5 to 15 m.
- the operating time of the transmitter 1 and the receiver 2 can be, for example, three hours.
- the Stomario can also be rechargeable trained.
- the receiver 2 is permanently installed and has several channels, each one of several transmitters 1 are assigned. Each channel is also an optical warning device 3 assigned, for example, a warning lamp. Furthermore the receiver 2 may be an audible warning device for all channels have in common. While the audible warning device to do so serves to attract the attention of the supervisor, this can determine via the optical warning devices 3 which of the transmitters 1 led to an output of the warning signal. This is for the supervisor recognizable, which supervised person is further than the has removed predetermined value.
- the permissible distance can be be larger, for example, be 30 m.
- the distinction of the different ones Sender 1 can also be done in other ways.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein System zur Überwachung von Personen, insbesondere Kinder und aufsichtsbedürftige Erwachsene, nach dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The present invention relates to a system for monitoring persons, especially children and adults in need of supervision, after the preamble of claim 1.
Es ist bekannt, daß vor allem kleine Kinder gerne die Umgebung erkunden und hierfür von ihrer Aufsichtsperson weglaufen. Dabei besteht die Gefahr, daß sich die Kinder verlaufen und verlorengehen oder in Gefahr geraten.It is known that especially small children like to explore the area and run away from their supervisor. There is the Danger that the children get lost and lost or in danger devices.
Kinder müssen daher an der Hand genommen oder dauernd beobachtet werden. Das An-die-Hand-nehmen beeinträchtigt den Freiheitsdrang der Kinder stark, während das dauernde Beobachten anstrengend und oft nicht möglich ist. Es sind daher auch Haltebänder bekannt geworden, die in Art einer Leine an der Hand des Kindes befestigt werden und von der Aufsichtsperson gehalten werden können. Zwar ist die Überwachung dadurch vereinfacht. Die Bewegungsmöglichkeit des Kindes ist aber auch hier relativ stark eingeschränkt.Children must therefore be taken by hand or constantly monitored become. The taking of the hand impairs the desire for freedom of the Children strong, while the constant observation exhausting and often not possible. There are therefore also known retaining bands, the be fastened in the manner of a leash to the hand of the child and by the Supervisor can be kept. Although the monitoring is thereby simplified. The possibility of movement of the child is also here relatively limited.
Ein System der eingangs genannten Art ist aus der US-A-5 289 163 bekannt. Diese Druckschrift beschreibt ein System zur Überwachung von Personen, bei welchem zur Signalisierung einer unzulässigen Entfernung der überwachten Person ein Ton- oder Vibrationssignal ausgegeben wird. A system of the type mentioned in the opening paragraph is known from US Pat. No. 5,289,163. This document describes a system for monitoring Persons in whom to signal an impermissible distance the monitored person a sound or vibration signal is output.
Zusätzlich umfasst dieses System eine Anzeige für die ungefähre Position der überwachten Person. Dabei handelt es sich um acht kreisförmig angeordnete Leuchtdioden, die je nach der Position der überwachten Person aufleuchten.In addition, this system includes an indication of the approximate position the supervised person. These are eight circular arranged Light-emitting diodes, depending on the position of the monitored person come on.
Die US-A-6 084 517 beschreibt ein Satellitenortungssystem, welches nicht nur aufwendig und kostenintensiv ist, sondern auch ungeeignet für eine Überwachung von Personen in Gebäuden. Der Kontakt findet hier nämlich jeweils über den Satelliten statt.US-A-6 084 517 describes a satellite positioning system which does not only consuming and costly, but also unsuitable for a Monitoring of persons in buildings. The contact takes place here namely each held via the satellite.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein System der eingangs genannten Art zu verbessern.The invention is based on the object, a system of the aforementioned Kind of improving.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale von Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of claim 1.
Durch den Verzicht auf ein mechanisches Haltemittel wird die Bewegungsfreiheit des Kindes oder des aufsichtsbedürftigen Erwachsenen nicht eingeschränkt. Gleichzeitig ist keine ständige Beobachtung des Kindes oder des Erwachsenen erforderlich, da ein Warnsignal ausgegeben wird, sobald sich das Kind oder der Erwachsene weiter entfernt, als es dem vorbestimmten Wert entspricht.By dispensing with a mechanical holding means is freedom of movement of the child or the adult requiring supervision limited. At the same time, there is no constant observation of the child or the adult, as a warning signal is issued, as soon as the child or adult moves farther away than it does corresponds to the predetermined value.
Dies macht sich die Erkenntnis zunutze, daß es bis zu einer bestimmten Entfernung des Kindes von der Aufsichtsperson nicht erforderlich ist, genau zu wissen, wo sich das Kind gerade befindet. Beispielsweise in einem Radius von 5 m um die Aufsichtsperson kann das Kind, auch nachdem es aus den Augen verloren war, schnell wieder aufgefunden werden. Erst wenn sich das Kind weiter entfernt, besteht die Gefahr, daß das Kind verlorengeht. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen System wird nun ein Warnsignal ausgegeben, sobald sich das Kind weiter entfernt, so daß dann sofort reagiert und das Kind noch rechtzeitig wieder entdeckt werden kann.This makes use of the knowledge that it reaches a certain level Removal of the child from the supervisor is not required to know exactly where the child is. For example in a radius of 5 m to the supervisor can the child, too After it was lost sight of, quickly found again become. Only if the child moves further, there is the danger that the child is lost. In the system according to the invention is now a Warning signal issued as soon as the child further away, so that then reacts immediately and the child can be rediscovered in time can.
Bei aufsichtsbedürftigen Erwachsenen gelten entsprechende Überlegungen. Dabei kann das erfindungsgemäße System insbesondere in Heimen eingesetzt werden, in welchen sich die aufsichtsbedürftigen Personen frei bewegen können. Verläßt nun die Person das Heim und entfernt sich weiter als der vorbestimmte Wert hiervon, so wird das Warnsignal ausgegeben und es können sofort Maßnahmen ergriffen werden, um die Person wieder aufzufinden und in das Heim zurückzubringen sowie vor Schaden zu bewahren. Die zulässige Entfernung kann hier entsprechend größer eingestellt werden.For adults in need of supervision appropriate considerations apply. In this case, the system according to the invention, in particular in homes be used, in which the persons in need of supervision are free can move. Now the person leaves the home and moves away further than the predetermined value thereof, the warning signal is output and action can be taken immediately to the person to find again and bring back to the home and from harm to preserve. The permissible distance can be correspondingly larger here be set.
Besonders bevorzugt ist es, wenn der Wert der zulässigen Entfernung einstellbar ist. Die Überwachung kann dadurch an die jeweiligen Gegebenheiten angepaßt werden. So kann beispielsweise in einem Kaufhaus eine geringere zulässige Entfernung eingestellt werden als auf einem Spielplatz. Die Aufsichtsperson wird dadurch nur dann gewarnt, wenn tatsächlich die Gefahr des Verlorengehens oder einer Gefährdung des Kindes besteht.It is particularly preferred if the value of the permissible distance is adjustable. The monitoring can thereby adapt to the respective conditions be adjusted. For example, in a department store set a lower allowable distance than on one Playground. The supervisor will only be warned if actually the risk of getting lost or endangering the Child exists.
Der Grundgedanke der Erfindung besteht darin, bei Überschreiten der vorbestimmten Entfernung eine Nachricht zu verschicken, insbesondere zu einem Festnetz oder Mobiltelefon, beispielsweise per SMS (Short Message Service) oder als E-Mail zu einem Computer. Damit können auch andere Personen oder auch mehrere Personen zugleich benachrichtigt werden. Bevorzugt ist es dabei, wenn Sender und/oder Empfänger GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) tauglich sind. Das System ist dadurch auch außerhalb von Landesgrenzen einsetzbar.The basic idea of the invention is to exceed the predetermined distance to send a message, in particular to a landline or mobile phone, for example by SMS (Short Message Service) or as an e-mail to a computer. With that too can notify other persons or several persons at the same time become. It is preferred if transmitter and / or receiver GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication). The system is thereby also outside country borders applicable.
Eine Nachricht kann auch als Notruf zu einer Polizeistation übermittelt werden. In besonderen Fällen oder bei Überschreiten einer besonders großen Entfernung kann dadurch schnell eine Polizeiaktion ausgelöst werden.A message can also be sent as an emergency call to a police station become. In special cases or when exceeding one particular This can quickly trigger a police action over a long distance become.
Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind Mittel vorgesehen, durch welche die Ausgabe des Warnsignals wieder beendet wird, wenn die Entfernung den vorbestimmten Wert wieder unterschreitet. Damit kann der Aufsichtsperson zu erkennen gegeben werden, daß sich die zu überwachende Person wieder innerhalb der vorbestimmten Entfernung aufhält. Das Auffinden wird dadurch erleichtert.According to one embodiment of the invention means are provided by which the output of the warning signal is stopped again when the distance falls below the predetermined value again. This can be the Supervisor to be recognized that the monitored Person resumes within the predetermined distance. The finding is thereby facilitated.
Der Sender und/oder der Empfänger sind bevorzugt batteriebetrieben. Dadurch besteht keine Abhängigkeit von einem Stromnetz.The transmitter and / or the receiver are preferably battery operated. As a result, there is no dependence on a power grid.
Durch eine Ein- und Ausschaltbarkeit des Senders und/oder des Empfängers wird die Betriebsdauer dieser Geräte vorteilhafterweise erhöht.By on and off the transmitter and / or the receiver the service life of these devices is advantageously increased.
Zur Verringerung der Baugröße von Sender und/oder Empfänger weisen diese Geräte bevorzugt eine Platine in SMD-Technik auf. Außerdem kann der Sender zu diesem Zweck eine aufgedruckte Antenne verwenden. To reduce the size of transmitter and / or receiver have These devices prefer a board in SMD technology. In addition, can the transmitter uses a printed antenna for this purpose.
Sender und Empfänger arbeiten bevorzugt nach dem Funkprinzip, insbesondere mit Hochfrequenzmodulation. Dies hat sich für den vorliegenden Einsatzzweck als besonders geeignet herausgestellt.Transmitter and receiver preferably operate on the radio principle, in particular with high frequency modulation. This has been for the present Purpose turned out to be particularly suitable.
Besonders vorteilhaft ist es dabei, wenn der Sender und/oder der Empfänger ein Gehäuse aus Kunststoff aufweisen. Die Funkübertragung ist dadurch weitgehend ungehindert möglich.It is particularly advantageous if the transmitter and / or the receiver have a plastic housing. The radio transmission is thereby largely unhindered possible.
Als Warnsignal kann sowohl ein optisches als auch ein akustisches Warnsignal oder beides vorgesehen sein. Bevorzugt ist es dabei, wenn sich das Warnsignal mit zunehmender Entfernung zwischen Sender und Empfänger ändert, beispielsweise lauter oder schneller wird. Auch ist es möglich, mehrere Leuchtdioden vorzusehen, von denen eine mit der Entfernung zunehmende Anzahl aktiviert wird. Die Aufsichtsperson erhält dadurch zum einen eine zusätzliche Information. Zum anderen wird der Aufmerksamkeitswert des Warnsignals dadurch erhöht, so daß die Aufsichtsperson schneller reagieren kann.As a warning signal can be both a visual and an audible warning or both. It is preferred when the Warning signal with increasing distance between transmitter and receiver changes, for example, gets louder or faster. It is also possible provide several light emitting diodes, one of which with the distance increasing number is activated. The supervisor receives by on the one hand, additional information. On the other hand, the attention value the warning signal thereby increases, so that the supervisor can react faster.
Es können beispielsweise drei Leuchtdioden im Empfänger vorgesehen sein, von denen eine bei einer freien Entfernung von 5 m, zwei bei einer freien Entfernung von 10 m und alle drei bei einer freien Entfernung von 15 m aufleuchten. Ist die freie Verbindung zwischen Sender und Empfänger unterbrochen, beispielsweise durch eine Mauer, so werden die Entfernungen entsprechend geringer, bei denen die jeweiligen Leuchtdioden aufleuchten.For example, three light emitting diodes may be provided in the receiver of which one at a free distance of 5 m, two at one free distance of 10 m and all three at a free distance of 15 m light up. Is the free connection between sender and receiver interrupted, for example by a wall, so are the distances correspondingly lower, in which the respective light-emitting diodes come on.
Des weiteren ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Empfänger in einen Modus umschaltbar ist, in dem das Warnsignal mit abnehmender Entfernung intensiver, insbesondere lauter oder schneller wird. Dieser Modus wird gewählt, sobald ein Warnsignal ausgegeben wurde und nun die Person mit dem Sender aufgefunden werden soll. Die mit abnehmender Entfernung zunehmende Intensität des Signals erleichtert das Auffinden in Art einer Peilung.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the receiver can be switched to a mode where the warning signal is more intense with decreasing distance, especially louder or faster. This mode is chosen as soon as a warning signal has been issued and now the person with the Sender should be found. The increasing with decreasing distance Intensity of the signal makes it easier to find one Bearing.
Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der Empfänger ebenfalls tragbar ausgebildet. Diese Ausgestaltung ist insbesondere zur Überwachung von Kindern durch Aufsichtspersonen sinnvoll, die sich mit den Kindern frei bewegen wollen.According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiver is also portable trained. This embodiment is in particular for monitoring of children by supervisors makes sense with the Want to move children freely.
Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der Empfänger fest installiert. Diese Ausgestaltung ist insbesondere bei der Überwachung von aufsichtsbedürftigen Erwachsenen sinnvoll, die in einem Heim untergebracht sind. Hier ist kein tragbarer Empfänger erforderlich.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the receiver is fixed Installed. This embodiment is particularly in the monitoring of supervised adults who are housed in a home are. No portable receiver is required here.
Bei dieser Anwendung ist es außerdem vorteilhaft, wenn der Empfänger mehrere Kanäle für verschiedene Sender aufweist. Dadurch können mit einem Empfänger mehrere Personen überwacht werden.In this application, it is also advantageous if the receiver has multiple channels for different transmitters. This can be done with a receiver several people are monitored.
Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung weist der Sender eine Ansteckvorrichtung oder ein Befestigungsband auf. Der Sender kann damit schnell und einfach an der zu überwachenden Person befestigt werden.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the transmitter has a Attachment or a fastening tape on. The transmitter can thus quickly and easily attached to the person to be monitored become.
Bei Verwendung des Systems zur Überwachung von Kindern ist es bevorzugt, wenn der Sender ein Gehäuse mit einer kinderfreundlichen Form, beispielsweise Mond- oder Sternform aufweist. Die Akzeptanz des Gerätes bei den Kindern wird dadurch erhöht.When using the system for monitoring children, it is preferable if the transmitter has a housing with a child-friendly shape, For example, has moon or star shape. The acceptance of the device with the children this is increased.
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung dargestellt und werden nachfolgend beschrieben. Es zeigen, jeweils in schematischer Darstellung:
- Figur 1
- einen tragbaren Sender und einen tragbaren Empfänger und
Figur 2- einen fest installierten Empfänger mit mehreren tragbaren Sendern.
- FIG. 1
- a portable transmitter and a portable receiver and
- FIG. 2
- a fixed receiver with multiple portable transmitters.
Der in Figur 1 dargestellte Sender 1 ist möglichst klein ausgebildet und mit einer Befestigungsvorrichtung, beispielsweise einem Clips oder einem Band versehen, um an einer Person, beispielsweise der Jacke oder dem Handgelenk eines Kindes befestigt werden zu können. Der Sender 1 weist beispielsweise einen Durchmesser von 0,5 bis 0,7 cm auf und hat ein Gewicht von ca. 20 g. Um den Sender 1 möglichst klein ausbilden zu können, umfaßt er eine Platine mit einer Schaltung in SMD-Technik sowie eine kleine Batterie zur Stromversorgung. Die Antenne ist bevorzugt auf den Sender 1 aufgedruckt.The transmitter 1 shown in Figure 1 is as small as possible and with a fastening device, such as a clip or a Band attached to a person, such as the jacket or the Wrist of a child to be attached. The transmitter 1 has for example, a diameter of 0.5 to 0.7 cm and has a weight of about 20 g. In order to be able to train the transmitter 1 as small as possible, it includes a circuit board with a circuit in SMD technology and a small battery for power supply. The antenna is preferred on the Sender 1 printed.
Der in Figur 1 dargestellte Empfänger 2 kann ebenfalls tragbar ausgebildet
sein und eine geringe Größe aufweisen. Er kann hierfür ebenfalls eine
Platine mit einer Schaltung in SMD-Technik sowie eine kleine Batterie zur
Stromversorgung aufweisen. Auch kann der Empfänger mit einer aufgedruckten
Empfangsantenne versehen sein. Der Empfänger 2 kann aber
auch etwas größer ausgebildet sein als der Sender 1.The
Sender 1 und Empfänger 2 wirken insbesondere nach dem Funkprinzip
miteinander zusammen, wobei die Funkwellen bevorzugt hochfrequenzmoduliert
sind. Der Empfang ist dadurch auch bei Hindernissen zwischen
Sender 1 und Empfänger 2 gewährleistet. Der Empfänger 2 umfaßt eine
Warnvorrichtung, die aktiviert wird, sobald die Entfernung zwischen Sender
1 und Empfänger 2 einen vorbestimmten Wert, der insbesondere einstellbar
sein kann, überschreitet. Das von der Warnvorrichtung ausgegebene
Warnsignal kann sowohl optisch als auch akustischer oder anderer
Art sein und von der Größe der Entfernung zwischen Sender 1 und Empfänger
2 abhängen. Eine eingestellte Entfernung kann beispielsweise 5 bis
15 m betragen. Die Betriebsdauer des Senders 1 und des Empfängers 2
kann beispielsweise drei Stunden betragen. Die Stomquelle kann auch
wiederaufladbar ausgebildet sein.Transmitter 1 and
Bei der in Figur 2 dargestellten Variante ist der Empfänger 2 fest installiert
und weist mehrere Kanäle auf, die jeweils einem von mehreren Sendern
1 zugeordnet sind. Jedem Kanal ist außerdem eine optische Warnvorrichtung
3 zugeordnet, beispielsweise eine Warnlampe. Darüber hinaus
kann der Empfänger 2 eine akustische Warnvorrichtung für alle Kanäle
gemeinsam aufweisen. Während die akustische Warnvorrichtung dazu
dient, die Aufmerksamkeit der Aufsichtsperson zu erregen, kann diese
über die optischen Warnvorrichtungen 3 feststellen, welcher der Sender 1
zu einer Ausgabe des Warnsignals geführt hat. Damit ist für die Aufsichtsperson
erkennbar, welche überwachte Person sich weiter als der
vorbestimmte Wert entfernt hat.In the variant shown in Figure 2, the
Diese Variante ist insbesondere zur Überwachung von aufsichtsbedürftigen Personen sinnvoll einsetzbar. Die zulässige Entfernung kann dabei größer sein, beispielsweise 30 m betragen. Die Unterscheidung der verschiedenen Sender 1 kann auch in anderer Weise erfolgen.This variant is especially for monitoring supervised Persons useful. The permissible distance can be be larger, for example, be 30 m. The distinction of the different ones Sender 1 can also be done in other ways.
Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen System wird eine besonders vorteilhafte Überwachung von Personen ermöglicht, die der überwachten Person eine möglichst große Bewegungsfreiheit einräumt, ohne eine dauernde Beaufsichtigung der Person zu erfordern, zugleich aber eine ausreichende Überwachung gewährleistet. Die Aufsichtsperson wird zuverlässig über ein Entfernen informiert und kann schnell reagieren, um die überwachte Person aufzufinden und vor einer Gefährdung zu bewahren.With the system according to the invention is a particularly advantageous Monitoring of persons allows the person being monitored gives as much freedom of movement as possible, without permanent supervision to require the person, but at the same time a sufficient Surveillance guaranteed. The supervisor will be reliable about one Removing informed and can respond quickly to the monitored person find and protect from danger.
Claims (10)
- A system for the monitoring of persons, in particular of children and adults requiring supervision, comprising a portable transmitter (1), a receiver (2) and a warning device (3) provided at the receiver as well as means by which the warning device (3) is caused to output a warning signal when the distance between the transmitter (1) and the receiver (2) exceeds a pre-determined, in particular adjustable, value,
characterized in that, when a pre-determined distance is exceeded, a message is sent, in particular to a land line telephone or to a mobile telephone, for example by SMS, or as an e-mail to a computer. - A system in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the transmitter (1) and/or the receiver (2) are suitable for GSM.
- A system in accordance with any one of the previous claims, characterized in that an emergency call is made to a police station.
- A system in accordance with any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the transmitter (1) and the receiver (2) operate according to the radio principle, in particular with radio frequency modulation; and in that the transmitter (1) and/or the receiver (2) have a board with a circuit using SMD technology, have a printed-on antenna, as well as a housing made of plastic.
- A system in accordance with any one of the previous claims, characterized in that means are provided by which the output of the warning signal is ended again when the distance falls below the value again.
- A system in accordance with any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the transmitter (1) and/or the receiver (2) are battery-operated; and/or in that the transmitter (1) and/or the receiver (2) can be switched on and off.
- A system in accordance with any one of the previous claims, characterized in that an optical and/or an acoustic warning signal are provided; and/or in that the warning signal changes, for example becomes louder or faster, as the distance between the transmitter (1) and the receiver (2) increases; or in that the receiver (2) has a plurality of light-emitting diodes, in particular three, of which the more light up, the further the transmitter (1) is away from the receiver (2), in particular one light-emitting diode at a free distance of 5 m, two light-emitting diodes at a free distance of 10 m and three light-emitting diodes at a free distance of 15 m.
- A system in accordance with any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the receiver (2) is likewise portable or fixedly installed.
- A system in accordance with any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the receiver (2) has a plurality of channels for different transmitters (1).
- A system in accordance with any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the transmitter (1) has a pin-on device or a fastening band; and/or in that the transmitter (1) has a housing with a shape appealing to children, for example a moon shape or a star shape.
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