Emergency Message Alert System
OwnerAndy K. F. Kaohinventor
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Abstract
An Emergency Message Alert System is disclosed. The Emergency Message Alert System may be attached to a television that is placed in a public place such as in an airport. The Emergency Message Alert System monitors television broadcasts and other sources for emergencies that may affect the local area. When the Emergency Message Alert System detects an emergency that affects the nearby area, the system becomes activated and will alert people that an emergency is occurring by displaying a message or flashing LEDs on a front display. When activated, this system will direct the people to watch the information being presented on the accompanying television monitor.
Claims20
An emergency message alert system, the system comprising:
- a communication device receiving notification of an emergency;
- a controller coupled to the communication device;
- and
- one or more display devices for providing indicia of the emergency.
An emergency message alert system, the system comprising:
- an I/O (“input/output”) device for communicating notifications of an emergency, the I/O device comprises a one or more communication channels;
- a controller coupled to the I/O device, the controller continuously monitoring the notifications of the emergency;
- and,
- one or more display devices for providing indicia of the emergency, the display comprising at least one strobe light and an electronic visual display.
A method for providing emergency message alerts, the method comprising:
- providing an emergency message alert system comprising a communication device, a controller coupled to the communication device, and one or more display devices;
- continuously monitoring for a notification of an emergency;
- detecting the notification of the emergency;
- and,
- providing an indication of emergency.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.