A personal emergency rescue beacon device. The device includes a balloon operably connected to a helium supply tank which is disposed within a waterproof housing. The waterproof housing is securable to a user's clothing via a clip fastener, or alternatively may be kept in a user's bag. A control operably connected to the helium supply tank is configured to automatically inflate and release the balloon when activated. The balloon includes a light source thereon that is configured to flash in a desired pattern for increased visibility. The balloon is affixed to a tether having a retraction mechanism that can be used automatically retract the balloon when actuated. The control is further operably connected to a GPS module that is configured to determine and transmit a location of the housing via a wireless transceiver to an emergency services department or other remote locations.
Personal emergency rescue beacon device
2020-12-08
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
NTRS | 1968
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