Patent classifications
A62C3/10
Systems, apparatus, and methods for detecting an environmental anomaly and initiating an enhanced automatic response using elements of a wireless node network and using sensor data from ID nodes associated with packages and environmental threshold conditions per package
An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container. The command node is programmed to detect sensor data from the ID nodes; compare the sensor data to package environmental thresholds in context data related to each ID node; detect the environmental anomaly when the comparison indicates an environmental condition for at least one package exceeds its environmental threshold; responsively generate a layered alert notification identifying a mediation recipient and mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority based upon the comparison; and transmit the layered alert notification to the transceiver unit to initiate a mediation response related to the mediation action.
Systems, apparatus, and methods for detecting an environmental anomaly and initiating an enhanced automatic response using elements of a wireless node network and using sensor data from ID nodes associated with packages and environmental threshold conditions per package
An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container. The command node is programmed to detect sensor data from the ID nodes; compare the sensor data to package environmental thresholds in context data related to each ID node; detect the environmental anomaly when the comparison indicates an environmental condition for at least one package exceeds its environmental threshold; responsively generate a layered alert notification identifying a mediation recipient and mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority based upon the comparison; and transmit the layered alert notification to the transceiver unit to initiate a mediation response related to the mediation action.
Systems, apparatus, and methods for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly using multiple command nodes
A system for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly within a shipping container (transported on a transit vehicle having an external transceiver) has wireless sensor-based ID nodes at different locations within the container and multiple command nodes mounted to the container. A first command node is programmatically configured to be operative to detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; responsively identify the anomaly based upon the sensor data detected by that command node; and transmit a validation request to another command node. The other command node is configured to be operative to also detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; receive the validation request from the first command node; verify the anomaly in response to the validation request and based upon the sensor data detected by the second command node; and broadcast a verification message based upon whether the anomaly for the shipping container is verified.
Systems, apparatus, and methods for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly using multiple command nodes
A system for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly within a shipping container (transported on a transit vehicle having an external transceiver) has wireless sensor-based ID nodes at different locations within the container and multiple command nodes mounted to the container. A first command node is programmatically configured to be operative to detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; responsively identify the anomaly based upon the sensor data detected by that command node; and transmit a validation request to another command node. The other command node is configured to be operative to also detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; receive the validation request from the first command node; verify the anomaly in response to the validation request and based upon the sensor data detected by the second command node; and broadcast a verification message based upon whether the anomaly for the shipping container is verified.
SYSTEM FOR EXTINGUISHING FIRE IN BATTERY LOADING CONTAINER IN ELECTRIC PROPULSION SHIP
The present invention relates to a fire extinguishing system, which includes, inside a box-shaped mobile loading container having a sea water feeding and discharging structure, a plurality of battery cells for supplying power to an electric propulsion ship, and thus can quickly extinguish an electric fire occurring at sea while minimizing damage caused by the electric fire. A system for extinguishing a fire in a battery loading container in an electric propulsion ship, according to the present invention, comprises: a box-shaped mobile loading container including, at one side of the upper end thereof, an inlet valve for the inflow of fire-fighting water, including, at one side of the bottom thereof, an outlet valve for the discharge of the fire-fighting water, and including a power supply device comprising a plurality of battery cells in a space formed therein; a fire detector, provided at the upper side of the inside of the loading container, for detecting a fire by measuring the temperature inside the loading container; a feeding part for feeding the fire-fighting water to the inside of the loading container by using a pump and a feeding hose connected to the inlet valve; and a control unit for controlling operations of the inlet valve, the outlet valve, and the pump according to the temperature measured by the fire detector.
SYSTEM FOR EXTINGUISHING FIRE IN BATTERY LOADING CONTAINER IN ELECTRIC PROPULSION SHIP
The present invention relates to a fire extinguishing system, which includes, inside a box-shaped mobile loading container having a sea water feeding and discharging structure, a plurality of battery cells for supplying power to an electric propulsion ship, and thus can quickly extinguish an electric fire occurring at sea while minimizing damage caused by the electric fire. A system for extinguishing a fire in a battery loading container in an electric propulsion ship, according to the present invention, comprises: a box-shaped mobile loading container including, at one side of the upper end thereof, an inlet valve for the inflow of fire-fighting water, including, at one side of the bottom thereof, an outlet valve for the discharge of the fire-fighting water, and including a power supply device comprising a plurality of battery cells in a space formed therein; a fire detector, provided at the upper side of the inside of the loading container, for detecting a fire by measuring the temperature inside the loading container; a feeding part for feeding the fire-fighting water to the inside of the loading container by using a pump and a feeding hose connected to the inlet valve; and a control unit for controlling operations of the inlet valve, the outlet valve, and the pump according to the temperature measured by the fire detector.
Systems, apparatus, and methods for detecting an environmental anomaly and initiating an enhanced automatic response using elements of a wireless node network and using sensor data from ID nodes associated with packages and environmental threshold conditions per package
An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container. The command node is programmed to detect sensor data from the ID nodes; compare the sensor data to package environmental thresholds in context data related to each ID node; detect the environmental anomaly when the comparison indicates an environmental condition for at least one package exceeds its environmental threshold; responsively generate a layered alert notification identifying a mediation recipient and mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority based upon the comparison; and transmit the layered alert notification to the transceiver unit to initiate a mediation response related to the mediation action.
Systems, apparatus, and methods for detecting an environmental anomaly and initiating an enhanced automatic response using elements of a wireless node network and using sensor data from ID nodes associated with packages and environmental threshold conditions per package
An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container. The command node is programmed to detect sensor data from the ID nodes; compare the sensor data to package environmental thresholds in context data related to each ID node; detect the environmental anomaly when the comparison indicates an environmental condition for at least one package exceeds its environmental threshold; responsively generate a layered alert notification identifying a mediation recipient and mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority based upon the comparison; and transmit the layered alert notification to the transceiver unit to initiate a mediation response related to the mediation action.
Threat-Based Fire Suppression Apparatus, System, and Method
Fire suppression systems are disclosed for contained environments within large structures, with the systems configured to detect one or more fire threat condition types at one or more fire threat locations with the system delivering a selected fire suppressant flow in response to a detected fire threat condition at a detected fire threat location within the contained environment. communication with a plurality of fire suppressant types that are releasable from centralized supplies
Threat-Based Fire Suppression Apparatus, System, and Method
Fire suppression systems are disclosed for contained environments within large structures, with the systems configured to detect one or more fire threat condition types at one or more fire threat locations with the system delivering a selected fire suppressant flow in response to a detected fire threat condition at a detected fire threat location within the contained environment. communication with a plurality of fire suppressant types that are releasable from centralized supplies