Patents Assigned to Cost-Effective Monitoring Systems, Co.
  • Electronic monitoring system
    Patent number: 4736196
    Abstract: A system for monitoring the location of an individual is disclosed and includes a band to be strapped to the individual's wrist or ankle. A trigger, transmitter, and antenna are incorporated into the band. The trigger controls operation of the transmitter and activation is effected by a portable authority-retained control unit. The trigger deactivates the transmitter under predetermined conditions (such as removal of the band) and reactivation requires utilization of the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: Cost-Effective Monitoring Systems, Co.
    Inventors: Walter W. McMahon, Christopher J. Zietkiewicz