Granted Patent B2

US 12,400,172 · App. 17/137,119 · Granted Aug 26, 2025

Inventor: Royce Newcomb (Fresno, CA)

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Abstract

Claims (62)

1. A mapping device comprising:

a frame having an open front side, an open rear side, a top, a bottom, a left, and a right side forming an enclosure, wherein the open front side is convex shaped, and the open rear side is flat, wherein the left and right sides are rectangular;

a first address plaque interchangeable coupled to the open front side, the first address plaque is curved;

a second address plaque interchangeable coupled to the open rear side, wherein the second address plaque is flat;

light-emitting diodes (LEDs) encased within the frame, wherein the LEDs are configured to produce a plurality of colors;

a global positioning system (GPS) device having an inbuilt GPS antenna;

a plurality of suction cups coupled to the open rear side of the frame, the plurality of suction cups are configured to mount the mapping device;

a memory configured to store instructions;

a processor configured to execute the instructions to:

receive geolocation information for the mapping device from the global positioning system (GPS) device;

receive unique identification information;

transmit the geolocation information and the unique identification information through a network;

cause prior geolocation information that corresponds to an address in a mapping database with the geolocation information, wherein the geolocation information comprises geographical coordinates and associated street address;

create a geofence around the mapping device up to a predefined distance from the mapping device;

trigger the LEDs to produce a preprogrammed color and cause any specific color LED to flash for signaling;

receive a current geolocation of a movable object in near real time;

detect presence of the current geolocation within the geofence;

upon detecting, generate an alert,

trigger an emergency signaling and receive a unique device ID of a summoned first responder;

detect an entry of the first responder based on the unique device ID within a predetermined area of the illuminated address sign assembly,

wherein the geolocation information is coupled to a street address of the mapping device, wherein the mapping device is configured to update one or more navigation systems with the street address and the geolocation information.

2. The mapping device of claim 1 , wherein the geolocation information and the unique identification information are transmitted to a third-party server device through the network.

3. The mapping device of claim 2 , wherein the processor is further configured to:

receive delivery information for enabling the geofence; and

enable the geofence, wherein a perimeter of the geofence is based on traffic flow information in an area of the geofence, wherein the control unit is configured to adjust the perimeter in near real time based on real-time traffic and street/location information that affects traffic flow.

4. The mapping device of claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to:

track direction information of the moving object for detecting a breach of the geofence by the moving object.

5. The mapping device of claim 4 , wherein the processor is further configured to execute the instructions to:

enable a first alert device upon detection of the breach;

transmit the breach information to a customer interface through the network; and

provide an alert from the first alert device.

6. The mapping device of claim 5 , wherein the alert comprises a visible alert an audible alert, pre-recorded audio, an audio-visual alert, a text message, an email, or a telephone call, for guidance to a precise location of the mapping device, wherein the mapping device is configured to generate at least a visible alert when the movable object is within a predetermined distance from the mapping device.

7. The mapping device of claim 6 , wherein the processor is further configured to:

connect the mapping device with a second mapping device at another location;

create a second geofence that is larger than the first geofence; and

enable a second alert device that is enabled with the first alert device.

8. The mapping device of claim 7 , wherein the first alert and the second alert are enabled sequentially, and the first alert and the second alert are each enabled at different alert levels.

9. A method comprising:

receiving, by a mapping device, geolocation information for the mapping device from a global positioning system (GPS) device;

receiving, by the mapping device, unique identification information;

transmitting, by the mapping device, the geolocation information and the unique identification information through a network;

causing prior geolocation information that corresponds to an address in a mapping database with the geolocation information, wherein the geolocation information comprises geographical coordinates and associated street address;

creating a geofence around the mapping device up to a predefined distance from the mapping device;

receiving a current geolocation of a movable object in near real time;

detecting presence of the current geolocation within the geofence;

upon detecting, generating an alert;

coupling the mapping device with a plurality of other mapping devices spaced apart from each other to create a common geofence, wherein the plurality of other mapping devices creates levels, wherein different alerts are sequentially enabled at the different levels;

receiving, by the mapping device, delivery information for enabling the geofence; and

enabling the geofence, wherein a perimeter of the geofence is based on traffic flow information in an area of the geofence, wherein the control unit is configured to adjust the perimeter in near real-time based on real-time traffic and street/location information that affects traffic flow.

10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the geolocation information and the unique identification information are transmitted to a third party server device through the network.

11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:

tracking direction information of the moving object for detecting a breach of the geofence by the moving object.

12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:

enabling, by the mapping device, a first alert device upon detection of the breach;

transmitting, the breach information to a customer interface through the network; and

providing, by the mapping device, an alert from the first alert device.

13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the alert comprises a visible alert, an audible alert, pre-recorded audio, an audio-visual alert, a text message, an email, or a telephone call, for guidance to a precise location of the mapping device, wherein the mapping device is configured to generate at least a visible alert when the movable object is within a predetermined distance from the mapping device.

14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising:

connecting the mapping device with a second mapping device of the plurality of other mapping devices at another location;

creating a second geofence that is larger than the first geofence; and

enabling a second alert device that is enabled with the first alert device.

15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the first alert and the second alert are enabled sequentially, and the first alert and the second alert are each enabled at different alert levels.

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