Detection of emergency events through Computer Vision and edge devices

Abstract

The present invention discloses an advance fire and shooting emergency response system where the apparatus allows families and children to get themselves educated, plan and at promptly and intelligently at the time of fire and other emergency situations. The application is based on artificially intelligent algorithms and transmits the user information and location to the respondent server and can also send messages to already enlisted neighbors, family and friends to immediately alert them about emergency and location. The system is also able to send various types of reminders including but not limited to evacuation plans, monthly fire drills, monthly smoke detector check notifications, window check notifications and daily safety facts. It also provides single push button which once pushed by the user can send signals to immediate circle of user and first line responders teams and also allows the option to send message to explain the type of danger child is in. The assembly is easy to install, safe to use and is suitable for all ages.

Claims

1: An application developed on the idea of fire training and emergency response system utilizing the advanced technologies, enabling users and especially children to respond to emergency situations effectively where: an online system with multiple fire safety features as per claim 1, which is available through a web portal and any mobile computing device, accessible through an app; which can be downloaded and used at users' discretion; an online system with multiple fire safety features as per claim 1, is user friendly and is accessible through any form of computing device by connecting to internet; an online system with multiple fire safety features as per claim 1, the application is a web-based software application which is hosted through a server and has its own database for storing and sending reminders to users; and, an online system with multiple fire safety features as per claim 1, which is designed to protect the privacy through encryption and other software tools.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

[0042] FIG. 1 shows the process flow of proposed invention.

[0043] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0046] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

[0047] The present invention is directed to an advanced emergency response system in case of fire allowing families and especially children to learn the protocols, prepare themselves and home facility and perform quick and safe actions during house fire.

[0048] The assembly as per illustrative embodiment is a system where it discloses a new process of dealing with emergency situations through a smart methodology. The proposed invention can be use by all people and specially children to get help and support and evacuate in a very short time.

[0049] The proposed invention works in form of an application which can be downloaded easily at user's smart devices. The invention is based on components of an exemplary environment in which the invention may be used. The proposed system has focused components and is based on simple to use. The system can be used in online and offline mode, thus allowing the accessibility to its users in every type of circumstances.

[0050] The invention, which is a fire safety system can be viewed and used from a personal computer, laptop, PDA or any computing device. In order to use the application, the user has to be connected to internet to provide and receive the feedback in real time. For real time utility needs to be connected to internet through local area networks (“LANs”)/wide area networks (“WANs”), wireless network or independent internet source. Further, the internet would connect the user to the online feedback application server, through the user's computing or mobile device, where applicable.

[0051] Generally, client device may include virtually any computing device capable of receiving and sending a message over a network, such as LAN/WAN or independent network, wireless network, and the like, to and from another computing device, such as server or mobile device, and the like. The set of such devices may include devices that typically connect using a wired communications medium such as personal computers, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, network PCs, and the like. The set of such devices may also include devices that typically connect using a wireless communications medium such as cell phones, smart phones, Tablets or PDAs. Similarly, client device may be any device that is capable of connecting using a wired or wireless communication medium such as a PDA, POCKET PC, wearable computer, and any other device that is equipped to communicate over a wired and/or wireless communication medium.

[0052] Client device may include a browser application that is configured to receive and to send web pages, web-based messages, and the like. The browser application may be configured to receive and display graphics, text, multimedia, and the like, employing virtually any web-based language, including Standard Generalized Markup Language (SMGL), HyperText Markup Language (HTML), and so forth.

[0053] Client device may also include mobile computing devices especially the smartphone, which allow the user to download the application and use it on one click. The online website has a responsiveness mode for the application to function in full on the mobile computing device. Any mobile computing device can be used by the user for using the application. Such devices include portable devices such as, cellular telephones, smart phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), handheld computers, wearable computers, tablet computers, integrated devices combining one or more of the preceding devices, and the like. The application can be downloaded easily free of cost from Google Play store. The application will also be available on iOS system by Apple in future.

[0054] In an embodiment, the system is designed to have two ends. One is the front end which is designed as the front panel with GUI for taking the user's input and the second one is the back end that is the server end. All information entered is stored in the database server according to given format. The same database gives and shares the reminders with user. The user registration is also stored and verified by the same server. The server is also been used to host the site and application.

[0055] The application is backed by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Upon the detection of any such incident, an emergency message will be generated, and respective authorities/individuals will be alerted. These emergency or alert messages can either be sent through call, messages, email or a specific mobile app notification on which it will notify the concerned authorities and individuals regarding the incident and its location.

[0056] The system as per its further embodiments provides evacuation plan feature allowing families to create a structured plan to evacuate their home in case of a fire. This includes the ability to structure an evacuation plan that is suitable for all household members. For example, you will need to wake babies and very young children and help them get out. The plan specifies who will help each child get out safely.

[0057] The system as per its further embodiments provides family meeting point feature to ensures children have the advanced knowledge of where to meet their family in case of a housefire. Children should know what to do when they hear a smoke alarm and there is no adult around. The proposed invention helps them practice going to the outside meeting place, and teach them to never go back inside a building that is on fire.

[0058] The system as per its further embodiments provides Monthly Fire Drills allowing families to schedule fire drills monthly, which will help prepare their family for steps and procedures to take in case of a fire.

[0059] The system as per its further embodiments provides Monthly Smoke Detector Reminder which reminds children and families to test smoke alarm/detector monthly by pressing the button on the alarm that allows to test the unit, and to also change batteries if due.

[0060] The system as per its additional embodiments provides tracking feature in case of house fire or emergency situation once push button is triggered by the child. It will help the guardians or first responder teams to locate the child easily.

[0061] The system as per its further embodiments provides Monthly Window Reminder which ensure that home and facilities are protected. Users can identify two ways out of every room, and make sure that exits are not blocked unnecessarily in case of during an emergency.

[0062] The system as per its further embodiments provides daily notifications of fire safety facts to keep the user informed and aware of general fire safety.

[0063] In today's society there has arisen a need to provide protection for students against active shooters (gunmen) attacking defenseless victims on school campuses. There are many approaches being considered for such protection including but not limited to; more campus police, arming teachers, ballistic backpacks, etc. The present invention simply attempts to provide a button and by a simple click of button, the child's immediate circle and first line emergency response teams are notified. This innovative approach reduces the response timeline and can be very helpful in saving precious lives in case of emergency.

[0064] The system as per its further embodiments also aims to provide additional feature where a child along with informing the guardians or first responder team of emergency situation can send a message letting the parent know the type of danger, they're in. It also provides location feature to access the child easily in case of emergency.

[0065] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0066] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0067] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.