ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,302,207, issued on May 13, was assigned to STUDENT ALLY INC. (Bristol, R.I.).

"System and method for monitoring and ensuring student safety" was invented by Alex Romano (Bristol, R.I.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Computer-based systems and methods provide location, information and call tracking, and the reporting, evaluation and transmission of required information in event of emergencies or violations to students, which systems and methods are monitored and controlled by a centralized authority. Such systems and methods also provide for tracking and/or monitoring an identified person of interest, such as a shooter, from a central faci...