Safety monitoring system with in-water and above water monitoring devices

Abstract

A network of modular, multitier pool mobile units, that wander around and under water of a swimming pool. The pool mobile units monitor for safety, emergency and accident related events and undertake appropriate actions to provide care and protection for swimmers, family members and bystanders. They scrub and clean the swimming pool bottom and wall surfaces and emit chemical agents to sanitize the swimming pool water. A central server provides safety monitoring help for drowning swimmers, and emergency and accident supports.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A safety monitoring system supporting a swimming pool area, the safety monitoring system comprising:
 an in-water monitoring device;   an above-water monitoring device; and   the in-water monitoring device and the above-water monitoring device at least assisting in identification and prevention of drowning events.   
     
     
         2 . The safety monitoring system of  claim 1  wherein the in-water monitoring device comprises a robotic cleaning system. 
     
     
         3 . The safety monitoring system of  claim 1  wherein the in-water monitoring device comprises a buoy portion and a mobility portion that is disposed on the buoy portion. 
     
     
         4 . The safety monitoring system of  claim 1  wherein the above-water monitoring device comprises a pool cover unit. 
     
     
         5 . The safety monitoring system of  claim 1  wherein the above-water monitoring device comprises a camera element that supports a visual recognition process. 
     
     
         6 . The safety monitoring system of  claim 1  wherein the in-water monitoring device comprises a rechargeable battery.