초록

A locator system comprises a locator device, a control center, a workstation and a computerized interface. The control center and the locator device are configured to communicate via cellular and pager signals.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A locator system, comprising:a locator device including a locator unit for obtaining geographical location information identifying a location of the locator device;a control center coupled to the locator device for bi-directional communication with the locator device;a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A locator system, comprising:a locator device including a locator unit for obtaining geographical location information identifying a location of the locator device;a control center coupled to the locator device for bi-directional communication with the locator device;a remote workstation coupled through a global computer network to the control center, the control center providing a computerized user interface to the workstation through the computer network; andwherein the computerized user interface facilitates bi-directional communication between the locator device and the workstation;a data base containing at least location history information associated with the locator device; anda controller configured to combine the location history information with external database information to provide an indication of a number of people being in a vicinity of the locator device during a time period corresponding to the location history information.