Publication/Creation Date

April 11 1989

Creators/Contributors

James L. Hargrove (creator)
Lloyd D. Lillie (creator)
Arthur T. Whittaker (creator)

Description

Patent Abstract:

A wrist-mounted pulse rate and body temperature monitor has means for storing upper and lower emergency pulse rates and body temperatures by means of which an emergency medical situation is defined. When the monitor detects an emergency medical situation, an emergency signal is generated on standard emergency locator frequencies to alert search and rescue services. Means for automatically setting the upper and lower safe thresholds is provided. The device is particularly suited for use by individuals in remote areas where either the health of the individual or the environment create a higher risk to the survival of the individual.

Augments

Exploring, Living, Surviving, Locating, Finding, Rescuing, Saving, Protecting

Technology Keywords

Pulse Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Alerts, Emergency Locator Transmitters, Radio Signals, Remote Monitoring, Health Monitors, Light Emitting Diodes (LED), Digital Display, Infrared Sensors, Photo-transistors, Dipole Antenna, Programmable Logic Array (PLA), Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), Lithium Battery, Morse Code Identifier, Clock, Alarms, Complementary Metal Oxide Silicon (CMOS)

Keywords

Emergency, Medical, Rescue, Health, Wilderness, Survival, Safety, Patents

Marketing Keywords

National Semiconductor LM 134, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Texas Instruments (TI), Motorola

Source

https://www.google.com/patents/US4819860