Gunfire Detection and Satellite Positioning Tracking System for a Bullet-Proof Vest

Abstract

A gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest, including a detector, fitted with a GPS (Global Satellite Positioning System) tracker, located within a bullet-proof vest, the GPS tracker being provided with a GPS receiving circuit, a microprocessor and a signal transmission circuit. The detector detects circumstances regarding the bullet-proof vest being hit by bullets, and the detected information is transmitted to the microprocessor. The GPS receiving circuit receives geographic positioning satellite coordinate signals, which are then matched with an internal prestored geographic data base to obtain the position of the bullet-proof vest, which is then transmitted to the microprocessor. Accordingly, the microprocessor transmits the position of the bullet-proof vest and circumstances regarding being hit by bullets to a remote server using the signal transmission circuit, whereupon relevant authorities are notified, thereby speeding up emergency aid to personnel and rescue of casualties.

1 . A gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest, comprising:
 a bullet-proof vest, a detector is disposed within the bullet-proof vest, and the detector is able to detect the circumstances regarding the bullet-proof vest being hit by bullets, whereupon the detected information is transmitted to a microprocessor of a GPS (Global Satellite Positioning System) tracker;   a GPS tracker fitted to the detector and connected thereto, the GPS tracker is provided with a GPS receiving circuit, the microprocessor and a signal transmission circuit, and the microprocessor is separately connected to the GPS receiving circuit and the signal transmission circuit; the GPS receiving circuit is able to receive geographic positioning satellite coordinate signals, and then the geographic positioning satellite coordinate signals are matched with an internal prestored geographic data base to obtain the position of the bullet-proof vest, whereupon the position is transmitted to the microprocessor;   whereby the microprocessor obtains the position of the bullet-proof vest from the GPS receiving circuit, and obtains the circumstances regarding the bullet-proof vest being hit by bullets from the detector, whereupon the signal transmission circuit transmits the information obtained to a remote server, which notifies the relevant authorities, thereby speeding up emergency aid to personnel and rescue of casualties.   
     
     
         2 . The gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest according to  claim 1 , wherein the detector is installed to user firearms or vehicles. 
     
     
         3 . The gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest according to  claim 1 , wherein the signal transmission circuit is connected to the remote server through wired means, thereby enabling the microprocessor to transmit the circumstances regarding the bullet-proof vest being hit by bullets and position of the bullet-proof vest to the remote server through wired transmission means. 
     
     
         4 . The gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest according to  claim 1 , wherein the signal transmission circuit is connected to the remote server through wireless means, thereby enabling the microprocessor to transmit the circumstances regarding the bullet-proof vest being hit by bullets and position of the bullet-proof vest to the remote server through wireless transmission means. 
     
     
         5 . The gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest according to  claim 1 , wherein a battery is located within the bullet-proof vest, and the battery is connected to the detector, thereby enabling electric power to be supplied to the detector and the GPS tracker. 
     
     
         6 . The gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest according to  claim 5 , wherein the battery is a rechargeable battery, which is connected to a solar panel located on the bullet-proof vest, thereby enabling electric power converted from solar energy received by the solar panel to charge the battery, thus enabling the battery to maintain a fully charged state and supply electric power to the detector and the GPS tracker for long periods of time. 
     
     
         7 . The gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest according to  claim 1 , wherein the GPS receiving circuit uses GPS, A-GPS (Assisted Global Satellite Positioning System) or GPSone (GPS One, Global Satellite Positioning System One) satellite positioning technology, and the GPS information elated to the bullet-proof vest, including a combination of time, position, altitude and speed, are transmitted to the remote server. 
     
     
         8 . The gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest according to  claim 1 , wherein communication media of the signal transmission circuit includes various kinds of wireless communication, including: RF (Radio Frequency), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), GPRS (General Packet radio Services), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) or satellite to satellite communication. 
     
     
         9 . The gunfire detection and satellite positioning tracking system for a bullet-proof vest according to  claim 1 , wherein when the detector has not detected that the bullet-proof vest has been hit by bullets within a period of time, then together with the GPS tracker, they are directed to enter a sleep mode.