First response locator system

Abstract

A first response locator system includes at least one emergency locator unit having a main body and a lighting unit for generating light in a plurality of different colors. Indicia is disposed along the main body, and a speaker for generating an audible sound is positioned along the main body. An internal controller controls the operation of the speaker and the lighting unit. A remote operation device communicates with the internal controller and includes a plurality of buttons for selectively activating one or both of the lighting unit and the speaker.

1 . A first response locator system, said system comprising:
 at least one emergency locator unit that includes a main body having a first shape;   a lighting unit that is connected to the main body;   at least one lighting element that is positioned within the lighting unit;   an internal controller that is in communication with the lighting unit; and
 a remote operation device that includes a communication unit for communicating with the internal controller, said communication unit being configured to transmit a signal to the internal controller that selectively activates the lighting unit. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a speaker that is disposed along at least one of the main body and the lighting unit, said speaker being in communication with the internal controller and being selectively activated by the remote operation device.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 at least one piece of indicia that is secured along the main body, said indicia including emergency information.   
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one lighting element includes one or more light emitting diodes that are configured to generate light at a plurality of different colors. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one lighting element includes a plurality of light emitting diodes that are each configured to simultaneously generate light at a plurality of different colors. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the remote operation device includes a portable main body, and a plurality of user input members that are configured to receive a user instruction. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6  wherein the plurality of user input members includes a first button that is configured to selectively operate the lighting unit to produce red light for a predetermined period of time. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7  wherein the plurality of user input members includes a second button that is configured to selectively operate the lighting unit to produce blue light for a predetermined period of time. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8  wherein the plurality of user input members includes a third button that is configured to selectively operate the lighting unit to produce alternating beams of blue light and red light for a predetermined period of time. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of user input members functions to selectively operate one or both of the speaker and the lighting unit in a unique manner. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first shape of the main body comprises:
 an elongated freestanding unit having a top end, a bottom end, and a middle section, and said lighting unit includes a decorative shape that is disposed along the top end of the main body.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 an arm that extends outward from the main body at a generally perpendicular angle; and   a mailbox that is disposed along the arm.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first shape of the main body comprises:
 a compact decorative shape having a front surface, and a generally flat back surface that is configured to receive a wall mounting bracket.   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the lighting unit includes a non-decorative shape having a generally flat front surface that is positioned along the front surface of the main body. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 indicia that is secured along the main body, said indicia including at least one of an address information and an emergency information.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises:
 a compact decorative shape having a top surface, and a generally flat bottom surface; and   a post bracket that is removably secured along the bottom surface.   
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the lighting unit includes a decorative shape that is positioned along the top surface of the main body. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 at least one solar panel that is disposed along the lighting unit.   
     
     
         19 . A first response locator unit, comprising:
 an elongated freestanding main body having a top end, a bottom end, and a middle section;   a lighting unit that is positioned along the top end of the main body;   at least one lighting element that is positioned within the lighting unit; and   an internal controller that is in communication with the lighting unit, said internal controller including a communication unit for communicating with an external device.   
     
     
         20 . A first response locator unit, comprising:
 a compact main body having at least one generally flat surface that is configured to be secured onto a secondary object via a bracket;   a lighting unit that is positioned along the main body;   at least one lighting element that is positioned within the lighting unit; and   an internal controller that is in communication with the lighting unit, said internal controller including a communication unit for communicating with an external device.