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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 18, 1999
Michael Bellomo, Millis, MA (US);
Alan Brav, Beverly, MA (US);
Martin Henderson, Wayland, MA (US);
William MacIver, Hyde Park, MA (US);
Richard M. Reich, Westwood, MA (US);
Lifeline Systems, Inc., Framingham, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a personal emergency response system having a home communicator with fully integrated capabilities to provide messages and reminders on a timed basis for the well being, safety and comfort of the subscriber as well as providing the emergency response capabilities of present systems. The invention may be embodied in a small tabletop device which can include a speakerphone and other telephone functions and which is plugged into the telephone line at the subscriber's home or other facility. The unit includes microprocessor-based circuitry including an internal clock and data storage for containing control and message information. Data storage can be via a digital storage chip such as an EPROM. The invention serves as an interactive attendant for the subscriber by which the subscriber can have an increased sense of security in the ability to summon help in the event of an emergency, and in being provided with timely reminders in the course of daily activities.