Geo-Localization Assembly and Method

Abstract

A geo-localization device and methodology use a plurality of wireless localization technologies, predictive methods and filtering to deliver accurate and reliable 3-dimensional positioning data for static and moving objects both outdoor and indoor.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A geo-localization device that uses a plurality of wireless technologies, predictive methods and filtering to calculate and output accurate and reliable 3-dimensional positioning data. 
     
     
         2 . A geo-localization device as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said devices are designed to function in hazardous environments or environments with severe wireless signal attenuation. 
     
     
         3 . A geo-localization device as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said devices that can move are self-aware of their own location. 
     
     
         4 . A geo-localization device as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said device is powered by an external power connection. 
     
     
         5 . A geo-localization device as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said device is integrated into other devices or equipment. 
     
     
         6 . A geo-localization device comprising:
 a wearable device;   a casing attached to said wearable device;   a plurality of wireless localization technologies housed with said casing, each of said plurality of wireless localization technologies providing a location output signals;   a control unit for receiving said location output signals and creating a three dimensional location identification signal based on said location output signals; and   a transceiver electrically connected to said plurality of wireless localization technologies for transmitting said three dimensional location identification signal to a location remote of said geo-localization device.   
     
     
         7 . A geo-localization device as set forth in  claim 6  including an inertial measurement unit to quantify the location of the geo-localization device. 
     
     
         8 . A geo-localization device as set forth in  claim 7  wherein said wearable device is a piece of clothing. 
     
     
         9 . A geo-localization device as set forth in  claim 7  wherein said wearable device is a piece of protective equipment. 
     
     
         10 . A geo-localization device as set forth in  claim 6  wherein said casing is integrated into said wearable device.