Safety vest for use in worker protection systems
OwnerRichard C. Carlsoninventor
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for worker protection. A safety vest may be configured to support worker protection receiver function in worker protection systems. Components used in conjunction with the receiver functions may be integrated into the safety vest. The components may include one or more antennas, radio receiver (or transceiver) circuitry, integrated power supply source, indication components, and acknowledgement components. The safety vest may generate safety alerts in response to receiving signals from peer transmitter devices in the worker protection systems.
Claims20
A worker protection system comprising:
- a safety vest configured for use by a worker, the safety vest comprising:
- a power supply for powering components of the safety vest;
- one or more antennas configured for at least receiving wireless signals;
- one or more circuits configured for processing signals and data, and for performing one or more functions relating to operation of the safety vest;
- wherein:
- the one or more antennas receive wireless signals from one or more transmitting devices;
- and
- the one or more circuits:
- process the received signals;
- generate based on the received signals, a safety alert;
- and
- provide one or more alert indications to the worker based on the safety alert.
A safety vest for use in worker protection systems, the safety vest comprising:
- a power supply for powering components of the safety vest;
- one or more antennas configured for at least receiving wireless signals;
- one or more circuits configured for processing received signals and generating safety alerts based on the processing of the received signals;
- and
- one or more indicator components configured for one or more alert indications to the worker based on the safety alerts.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.