Title :
Providing universal location services using a wireless E911 location network
Author :
Zagami, James M. ; Parl, Steen A. ; Bussgang, Julian J. ; Melillo, Karen Devereaux
Author_Institution :
Signatron Technol. Corp., USA
fDate :
4/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article reviews the issues associated with the development of an E911 location network in light of the desire to leverage the E911 location network to provide universal non-cellular location-based services. The key issues are illustrated with a system originally developed for locating elderly patients with Alzheimer´s disease
Keywords :
emergency services; radio direction-finding; radio networks; tracking; Alzheimer´s disease; FCC; Signatron Location System; Signatron Technology Corporation; elderly patients location; emergency services; noncellular universal location services; tracking; wireless E911 location network; Alzheimer´s disease; Base stations; Cellular networks; FCC; Frequency measurement; Mobile handsets; Multiaccess communication; Personal communication networks; Senior citizens; Telephone sets; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
