A disaster and emergency management device, system and method

The device and system address the challenges of identifying damaged buildings and trapped individuals by using QR code scanning and redundant communication to ensure data security and accessibility, guiding response teams efficiently, even in blackout conditions, thus optimizing disaster response.

WO2025144190A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-07-03PELAGOS MÜHENDİSLİK SANAYİ & TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ
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Application Number
PCT/TR2024/050530
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-23
Publication Date
2025-07-03

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Technical Problem

Existing disaster and emergency management systems face challenges in quickly and effectively identifying damaged buildings and trapped individuals post-disaster due to infrastructure and personnel limitations, communication disruptions, and reliance on costly and vulnerable IoT devices, which fail during power or Internet outages.

Method used

A device and system that utilizes QR code scanning, local data storage, and redundant communication methods to securely store and transmit building and personal data, ensuring data accessibility and security even in blackout conditions, and integrates mechanical sensors for structural integrity assessment, guiding response teams efficiently.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates rapid detection of damaged buildings and trapped individuals, enhances data security and accessibility, and optimizes response team coordination by providing accurate, real-time information even in blackout conditions, reducing costs and reliance on extensive infrastructure.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device (100), a system and an operation method of said system, wherein the device, system and the operation method facilitates and accelerates the detection of buildings destroyed or damaged as a result of natural disasters, quickly detects the number of people in buildings affected by disasters and emergencies, and heads the response teams faster and more effectively based on this information.
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Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The invention relates to a device, a system and an operation method of said system, wherein the device, system and the operation method facilitates and accelerates the detection of collapsed or damaged buildings as a result of natural disasters, quickly detects the number of people in buildings affected by disasters and emergencies, and guides the response teams faster and more effectively based on this information.

[0005] State of the Art

[0006] Disaster and emergency management systems are highly complex and comprehensive systems that are generally developed to deal with natural disasters and emergencies, minimize damages and protect communities. In order for these systems to be effective, specialized personnel, trained rescue teams and crisis management specialists are required. Finding and continuously training these specialists may be quite challenging and costly. Considering both infrastructure and training costs, maintaining and developing those systems requires a large financial burden.

[0007] Earthquakes often leave large amounts of building debris. This makes it very difficult to identify the damaged buildings and find people who have got trapped under the debris. In such cases, it becomes difficult to identify systematically destroyed and damaged buildings and to organize response and first aid teams.

[0008] It is critical to conduct loss assessments as soon as possible after disasters. Destruction caused by disasters causes interruptions in power and communication channels, which negatively affects the coordination and information flow between the teams at the emergency coordination center and the teams in the field and among the teams themselves.

[0009] In the loss assessment systems used in the state of the art, building integrity is controlled by the satellite images and physical controls of field teams. In search and rescue operations, the searches of people trapped under the damaged building are carried out by means of thermal cameras, shouting / listening to voices, or dogs. Satellite detections have disadvantages such as the lack of clarity of night images and the inability to see the damage of the damaged building when viewed using a satellite image. Physical detections, on the other hand, have disadvantages such as insufficient number of personnel and vehicles, road closures due to the damaged buildings, inaccessibility of buildings in the deep parts and accessibility of buildings in a long time. In addition, security risks arise during the detection of the damaged buildings. The systems used to detect people trapped under the debris, on the other hand, have disadvantages such as people being deeper than the depth detected, sleeping / unconsciousness, people not being able to sound due to thirst and physical fatigue, and people being outside the scanned area. These methods within the state of the art are not sufficient for a process that needs to be organized quickly and effectively after the disaster.

[0010] The invention no. US2020175843A1 in the state of the art relates to a method and system developed for determining the presence of people in a building or campus during an emergency. The system and method of said application have a very complex structure and intend to transfer the control of all controllable systems of the building to a remote authorized emergency service unit and are quite vulnerable for malfunctions caused by errors, power and communication interruptions, but may be very expensive in terms of cost in daily life.

[0011] The invention no. WO2019086930A1 in the state of the art relates to a method developed to provide location and support information to rescue services trying to find and rescue victims after the collapse of one or more buildings. Said invention cannot remain active in the event of Internet and / or power outages, and additionally, it requires a person under the debris to be working next to the device and connected to the Internet, and also to be conscious to be able to use the device. Situations such as Internet outage, power outage, device failure, the person being unconscious and not being able to reach the device, render the method of the invention ineffective.

[0012] The invention no. US2020175843A1 in the state of the art aims to show the location of people in the building to the emergency team on floor plans using the data received from the loT devices, and for that, it needs a large number of loT devices, sensors, power and Internet access, and maintenance of the building integrity. It cannot maintain its activity in cases such as power and Internet outages, incorrect data transmission of sensors, connection interruptions between the sensors and the data unit, and deterioration of building integrity. In addition, said invention provides a high-cost system due to the components contained therein.

[0013] In the state of the art and in order to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages, new technologies need to be developed.

[0014] Summary of the Invention

[0015] The invention relates to a device, a system and an operation method of said system in order to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages and bring new advantages to the relevant technical field, wherein the device, system and the operation method facilitates and accelerates the detection of buildings destroyed or damaged as a result of natural disasters, quickly detects the number of people in buildings affected by disasters and emergencies, and supports directing the response teams faster and more effectively based on this information.

[0016] Variable data input to the system of the invention is provided, but not limited to, by scanning a personal QR code via a QR code scanner at the entrance of the building, or by scanning a QR Code board via the mobile applications used by individuals. The data including the information of the building and the people in the building are stored in the disaster recording unit device, which is a component of the system.

[0017] The invention provides the secure storage of the personal information data to an extent allowed by the individuals from the information including the building address registration number, the number of people in the building at the last minute and the information requested by the emergency coordination center, back up and preservation of those data with the signals from a sensor system to be triggered in case of a deterioration in the building, provision of the preliminary information at the center by sending a copy thereof to the emergency coordination center, and provision of the data to the officers via a physical connection even if the data cannot be transferred to the center.

[0018] The device of the invention has a sustainable feature, as it can remain durable against physical factors that may occur in disasters such as impact, fire, and submersion, thanks to its protective covers. The ability of the system of the invention to send signals and data to the emergency coordination center is provided by the wired Internet connection over the building Internet system as a first method and by a ground station, and / or a satellite connection via its own mobile unit as a second method. In addition, the ability of the device to provide the data via the physical access of the emergency personnel arriving at the building ensures it to operate under all conditions. In this way, data security and accessibility are ensured by transmitting data to the emergency coordination center, including 'blackout' situations where resources such as electricity, Internet, etc., are lost, thanks to the system and method of the invention.

[0019] Due to the electronic and mechanical sensors with backup in the invention, the structural integrity of the building is detected and monitored after the disaster. In addition, the system of the invention also detects and monitors whether the building is in a safe habitable condition.

[0020] In addition to the capacity of the system of the invention to store and provide data even in the absence of an external energy source and Internet connection, more buildings and people are allowed to be included in the system thanks to the minimum number of content components and being convenient in terms of cost, maintenance, economy and failure risk situations. In addition, personal data security is ensured by keeping data as local data and in local data storage units instead of storing it in large data collections and in open environments such as the Internet, not keeping retroactive records and keeping information to the extent permitted by individuals.

[0021] By creating manageable preliminary information at the emergency coordination center, the invention allows the personnel and equipment to be headed from the center to the site, to give priority to the buildings with a high number of people and to help more people. In addition, it enables emergency personnel in the field to act more safely and effectively by using the data obtained with said invention, before trying to determine whether there is a person trapped under a collapsed building by shouting, or using physical / thermal methods. In summary, it is ensured that the correct data is provided at the zeroth moment before the teams go to the field and that serious coordination problems caused in disaster response planning due to the lack of data are prevented. In case that the building is collapsed or severely damaged, the system of the invention is activated by the signals to be received from at least two sensors, one electronic and one mechanical, that back up each other. Upon the activation of the system, the device sends the registered building information and the data of the people in the building at the last minute to the emergency coordination center using a warning message, thereby the center being coordinated and the team being headed.

[0022] The invention is not only related to earthquakes, but may also be easily used and integrated in natural disasters such as fires, landslides, avalanches, tsunamis, etc., and emergency situations. The device and system of the invention have a flexibility to be extended to the other disasters and emergencies such as floods and fires. Thus, in the central system, the information on which buildings were demolished in which regions and how many people were in these buildings may also be displayed as bulk data.

[0023] With the help of the invention, the people who are pulled out from the wreckage are tagged with a code that includes the building code and registered in the system, and the health institutions and municipal institutions that have access to the system update the updates about where the people are after they are pulled from the building and their conditions are updated in the system through this code. In this way, the unidentified persons may be easily tracked on a building-by-building basis, acquaintances / relatives can reach them faster, and the number of missing or unidentified people is minimized in cases of a memory loss, a serious injury, loss of life, etc.

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention which are briefly summarized above and discussed in more detail below, may be understood by referring to the exemplary embodiments of the invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted, however, that the accompanying drawings only depict typical embodiments of this invention and are not to be construed as limiting the scope thereof.

[0025] Fig. 1 is a representative view of some of the elements of the device according to the invention.

[0026] Fig. 2 is another representative view of some of the elements of the device according to the invention. Fig. 3 is another representative view of some of the elements of the device according to the invention.

[0027] Fig. 4 is a representative view of the system diagram of the invention.

[0028] In order to provide a better understanding of the invention, the numerals in the figures are provided below:

[0029] 100. Device

[0030] 1. Data Storage Unit

[0031] 2. Power supply

[0032] 3. First Cover

[0033] 4. Second Cover

[0034] 5. Third Cover

[0035] 6. Built-in Communication Unit

[0036] 7. Lower Base Part

[0037] 8. Fixing Member

[0038] 9. Processor

[0039] 9.1 User Registration Processor

[0040] 9.2 User Data Processor

[0041] 9.3 Building Data Processor

[0042] 9.4 Emergency Management Processor

[0043] 10. QR Code Scanner

[0044] 11. Built-in Mechanical Sensor

[0045] K. User

[0046] KA. User interface

[0047] B. Building Interface

[0048] U. Satellite

[0049] Yl. Ground Station

[0050] ADKM. Emergency Coordination Center

[0051] KE. Rescue Teams

[0052] H. Hospital Interface

[0053] M. Morgue / Funeral Service Interface

[0054] SP. Field Staff Interface BGK. Building Power Supply

[0055] BHB. Connection Module of the Building Internet Network

[0056] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0057] Exemplary embodiments are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying descriptions. However, embodiments may be constructed in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Instead, these exemplary embodiments are provided for the completeness of this disclosure and to fully convey its scope to those skilled in the art.

[0058] The terminology used in this specification is intended to be used only to describe a specific exemplary embodiment and is not intended to be restrictive. As used herein, the context of the forms "one", "at least", "preferably" and "and / or" also includes plural forms unless expressly stated otherwise.

[0059] The invention relates to a device (100), which facilitates and accelerates the detection of buildings collapsed or damaged as a result of natural disasters, quickly detects the number of people in buildings affected by disasters and emergencies, and supports directing the response teams faster and more effectively based on this information, characterized in that it comprises:

[0060] - at least one data storage unit (1 ) in which the data processed by a processor (9) is stored,

[0061] - at least one first cover (3) which protects the data storage unit (1 ) from impact, fire and submersion,

[0062] - at least one emergency power supply (2) which provides energy required to operate during emergency in case that the system is not able to obtain power from the mains,

[0063] - at least one second cover (4) which protects the power supply (2) from shock, fire and submersion,

[0064] - at least one processor (9) group comprising at least one user registration processor (9.1 ), at least one user data processor (9.2), at least one building data processor (9.3) and at least one emergency management processor (9.4), in which the data contained in the data storage unit (1 ) is processed,

[0065] - at least one third cover (5) which protects the processor (9) and the built-in communication unit (6) from shock, fire and submersion, at least one built-in communication unit (6) which communicates with the centers in cases where the system cannot use the building communication system,

[0066] - at least one lower base part (7) carrying the data storage unit (1 ), power supply (2), processor (9) and built-in communication units (6) and the first cover (3), second cover (4) and third cover (5),

[0067] - at least one fixing member (8) to fix the data storage unit (1 ), power supply (2), processor (9) and built-in communication units (6) and the first cover (3), second cover (4) and third cover (5) to at least one lower base part (7),

[0068] - at least one built-in mechanical sensor (11 ) which detects the structural integrity of a building,

[0069] - at least one data input port from a user interface (KA) to the user registration processor (9.1 ),

[0070] - at least one signal input port from a building interface (B) to the emergency management processor (9.4),

[0071] - at least one building Internet network connection module (BHB) input port,

[0072] - at least one building power supply (BGK) power input port,

[0073] - at least one data output port of the field staff interface (SP) device.

[0074] In one embodiment of the invention, the built-in communication unit (6) is, but not limited to, a wireless router or modem.

[0075] In one embodiment of the invention, the power supply (2) of the device (100) during the normal operation is, but not limited to, the building power supply (BGK) and at least one internal battery for use during emergencies.

[0076] In one embodiment of the invention, the data storage unit (1 ) from which the data is collected contains, but not limited to, at least three independent hard disks.

[0077] The invention relates to a system which facilitates and accelerates the detection of buildings destroyed or damaged as a result of natural disasters, quickly detects the number of people in buildings affected by disasters and emergencies, and guides the response teams faster and more effectively based on this information, characterized in that it comprises:

[0078] - at least one device (100) comprising a data storage unit (1 ); a first cover (3); an emergency power supply (2); a second cover (4); a processor (9) group including a user registration processor (9.1 ), user data processor (9.2), a building data processor (9.3) and an emergency management processor (9.4), in which the data in the data storage unit (1 ) are processed; a third cover (5); a built-in communication unit (6); a lower base part (7); a fixing member (8); a built-in mechanical sensor (11 ); a data input port; a signal input port; a building Internet network connection module (BHB) input port; a building power supply (BGK) power input port; and a data output port of a field staff interface (SP) device,

[0079] - at least one QR code scanner and / or QR code board (10) positioned at the entrances of a building,

[0080] - at least one user interface (KA) through which the data obtained by scanning the QR code by a user (K) is transferred to the user registration processor (9.1 ),

[0081] - at least one external building interface (B) which transmits signals obtained from the building to the emergency management processor (9.4), at least one building Internet network connection module (BHB), which is a primary connection and sends the data collected and backed up to the emergency coordination center (ADKM),

[0082] - at least one software and hardware module which transfers data from the device (100) to the database of the emergency coordination center (ADKM), processes the same, and updates it with data obtained from field staff (SP), rescue teams (KE), hospitals (H), and morgue, funeral and municipal service (M) units,

[0083] - at least one fourth interface which updates the data at the emergency coordination center (ADKM),

[0084] - at least one field staff interface (SP) device,

[0085] - at least one hospital interface (H) device,

[0086] - at least one morgue, funeral and municipal service interface (M) device, and

[0087] - at least one AC / DC converter which converts AC (alternating current) power from the building power grid into the DC (direct current) power required for the device (100).

[0088] The fourth interface contained in the system of the invention is provided for the field staff (SP), rescue teams (KE), hospitals (H) and morgues / funeral (M) services / municipalities for updating the data at the emergency coordination center (ADKM). In one embodiment of the invention, a QR code scanner, and / or QR code boards (10) are positioned at building entrances and the building QR Code boards (10) are positioned on the roof of the buildings, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. The QR code scanners and / or QR code boards (10) at the building entrances and input-output data from the system via the user interface (KA) are stored on the device (100). In addition, a QR code board (10) positioned on a roof serves as a debris identifier.

[0089] The method steps for operating the system of the invention are provided below:

[0090] - upon the installation of the device (100), introducing the standing information, which is the address registration numbers of the building, to the system,

[0091] - transmitting the data of the users (K) to the data storage unit (1 ) and recording therein,

[0092] - checking the building status information via the external building sensor and built- in mechanical sensors (1 1 ), if a signal is received from the external building sensor or the built-in mechanical sensor (11 ), recording the data in the data storage unit (1 ) with a backup and date stamp,

[0093] - transmitting a copy of the recorded data file to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) using the building Internet network and obtaining a receipt confirmation,

[0094] - switching to a sleep mode until the device (100) is connected to the field staff (SP) interface device,

[0095] - transferring data to the field staff interface (SP) device by exiting the sleep mode upon the connection of the field staff interface (SP) device, and

[0096] - processing the data sent to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) in the data storage unit (1 ) by at least one software module.

[0097] According to the method of the invention, the users (K) may enter data by scanning their own QR code via the QR Code scanner (10), preferably located at the entrance of the building, or by scanning the QR code (10) of the building via at least one mobile application, but the embodiment is not limited thereto.

[0098] After a copy of the recorded data file is sent to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) via the ground station (Yl) and / or satellite (U) connection using the building Internet network, in case of no confirmation, the modem or wireless router with an internal communication unit (6) is activated, the data is sent to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) via the ground station (Yl) and / or satellite (U) connection using the internal Internet network and a confirmation has been received.

[0099] In case of power failure from the building power supply (BGK), the emergency power supply (2) is activated and the data transfer is carried out via the emergency power supply.

[0100] The method steps for transmitting and recording the data of the user (K) to the data storage unit (1 ) are given below:

[0101] - scanning a QR code of the user (K) via the QR code scanner (10), or scanning a QR code (10) of the building via at least one mobile application,

[0102] - checking whether the data scanned is included in the data storage unit (1 ),

[0103] - if the data is not included in the data storage unit (1 ), recording the data in the system with a date stamp as an input record,

[0104] - if the data is included in the data storage unit (1), checking whether the time difference between its registration date and the previous registration date of the user (K) varies relative to the user (K), or preferably is shorter than 5 seconds,

[0105] - if the time difference between itself and the previous recorded data varies relative to the user (K), or preferably is less than 5 seconds, displaying a warning of a repeated entry on the user interface (KA),

[0106] - if the time difference between itself and the previous recorded data is long, considering it as an output record and deleting the user (K) information from the data storage unit (1 ), and

[0107] - switching to sleep mode until the next data input.

[0108] Said method steps allow said data to be securely stored even in case of a corruption in any of the hard disks in the device (100). In addition, as stated in the method steps, if a person scans his / her card / QR code repeatedly, the system is prevented from recording that he / she has left the building even though he / she has entered the building, by being controlled in the predetermined times varying relative to the user (K).

[0109] If the data is stored in the data storage unit (1), the time difference between the registration date and the previous registration date of the user (K) may change depending on the user's (K) request in advance. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, it is implemented as 5 seconds. Obtaining the building emergency signal from at least one external building sensor via the building interface (B) and built-in mechanical sensors (1 1 ) is achieved by the following method steps:

[0110] - obtaining an emergency signal from at least one external building sensor via the building interface (B) and from the built-in mechanical sensors (11 ),

[0111] - repeating the data acquisition when valid data are not received,

[0112] - if valid signals cannot be received again by a test, sending a failure warning signal to the system by the device (100), and if valid data is received, checking whether the data is an emergency signal,

[0113] - in case of an emergency signal, obtaining user (K) records and building information from the data storage unit (1 ) and transmitting them to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) via the building Internet network and checking the delivery, if the delivery of the data is not confirmed, activating the built-in communication unit (6) on the device (100), sending the data to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) via the internal Internet network and checking the delivery, and

[0114] - recording the last submitted data test after the check in the data storage unit (1 ) along with the date stamp.

[0115] In the invention, in case of an emergency signal, the user (K) records and building information are obtained from the data storage unit (1 ) and transmitted to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) by the ground station (Yl) and / or satellite (U) connection via the building’s Internet network and the delivery is checked. In addition, if the delivery of the data is not confirmed, the data is transmitted to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) by activating the built-in communication unit (6) on the device (100) and via the ground station (Yl) and / or satellite (U) connection over the internal Internet network.

[0116] If a valid signal is received by means of the test and the data is not an emergency signal, the building data is updated with the time stamp and recorded in the data storage unit (1 ) and the 24-hour sleep mode is started.

[0117] The system operation of the invention is self-controlled at certain periods. The steps of said control method are provided below:

[0118] - obtaining the enabled status signal data from the external building interface (B) after 24 hours by a timer initiated with the previous building data time stamp, checking whether there is more than 24 hours between the data received from the building and the previous building data,

[0119] - checking the last person record from the user interface (KA), if the last person record is not within 24 hours, sending a warning message to the building management,

[0120] - confirming the latest data or fixing the failure, by the building management,

[0121] - if the failure cannot be fixed by the building management, heading the service teams.

[0122] In case that a person forgets to exit a place, the most up-to-date data from the data reaching the database of the emergency coordination center (ADKM) is taken into account during a disaster and emergency, but the embodiment is not limited thereto.

[0123] The time stamp referred to in the invention refers to a character or sequence of the encoded information that identifies when the event occurred as date and time with an accuracy of the second level. The data received with said time stamp is recorded and the information on when the data was received is entered into the system.

[0124] The time stamp is used to check whether there is more than 24 hours between the data received from the building and the previous building data, to check whether the last person record taken from the user interface (KA) is within the last 24 hours, and o check the entry time information of the person record received from the user interface (KA) and the time differences between entry and exit.

[0125] The management of the data sent to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) is achieved by the following method steps:

[0126] - transmitting the data in the data storage unit (1 ) located in the device (100) in any building to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) database,

[0127] - recording the data together with the building registration number in the database of the emergency coordination center (ADKM) and putting the building registration numbers in order based on the number of people in the building,

[0128] - informing response teams, Ministry of Health teams and municipal teams and also the public, relatives of disaster victims and the press at the emergency coordination center (ADKM). For the coordination of the response teams, the existing and newly arrived rescue teams (KE) are informed and headed based on the information obtained. Coordination is provided by the corresponding unit associated with the teams and equipment required; the press; and the internal and external support resources. The response teams in the field log in system the data of the people exiting the buildings they intervene using the registration number including the building code, and provide wristbands including that code to the people. The identified persons are logged in the system with their identification information such as citizenship number, passport number, name and surname, in addition to their registration number. A building-based check is performed by matching said information with the building records.

[0129] Under the coordination of the teams of the Ministry of Health, the hospitals of the Ministry of Health, the relevant provincial health directorates and hospitals (H) are informed about the possible number of accident victims based on the information obtained. The personal information and conditions of the people who admit to the health institutions are updated in the system by the personnel of the institution using the registration number.

[0130] Under the coordination of municipal teams, the municipal teams (M) are headed to the intervention fields where they are needed. In addition, they are allowed to make arrangements for possible loss of life. The information of the people for whom the burial and funeral processes are performed is updated in the system by the personnel of the institution using the registration number.

[0131] Under the coordination of the public and the press, the required information, and fast and reliable information and announcements on the additional aid and material requirements are provided. Thus, the information on the number and conditions of the buildings and people affected by the disaster is shared in a fast, periodic and reliable manner.

[0132] Under coordination with the relatives of the disaster victims, the relatives of disaster victims who are looking for their missing relatives are quickly headed to the right addresses by using the building codes where the disaster victims are located. The identities of the unidentified disaster victims are quickly determined and the relatives of the disaster victims are brought together with the disaster victims from the first moment. In this way, it is possible to determine in which hospitals the unidentified injured people are, as well as where the unidentified injured people are buried, on a building basis, and their matching with acquaintances and relatives may be made more quickly and easily.

[0133] In the invention, the database of the emergency coordination center (ADKM) is used as a fast and reliable source for reaching the injured or death relatives.

[0134] In the system of the invention, the rescue teams (KE) tagged each person (dead or alive) rescued from the demolished building with a registration number. The registration number created during the tagging process consists of the building ID and the person sequence number and is recorded in the database of the emergency coordination center (ADKM). If the identity cannot be determined, the rescue worker may be marked as 'the unidentified' in the database.

[0135] This software and hardware of the system according to the invention may be provided in the system and may be activated at the emergency coordination center, and alternatively, integration with the hardware and software of the center may be provided to the extent permitted by the emergency coordination center (ADKM). The relevant method steps and application are not limited to those specified, but may be expanded depending on the software, infrastructure, database and data management capability of the emergency coordination center (ADKM).

[0136] Any features described in this specification (including attached claims, abstract and drawings) may be replaced by other alternative features that may have equivalent or similar purposes, unless expressly stated otherwise. That is, unless explicitly stated otherwise, each feature is only one instance of a set of equivalent or similar features.

[0137] The above embodiments are intended only to describe the technical concept and characteristics of the present invention, and the object of the present invention is to enable the skilled one in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent alterations or modifications made in accordance with the spirit of the invention are intended to be included in the scope of the invention.

[0138] Industrial Applicability of the Invention The invention relates to a device (100), a system and an operation method of said system and has industrial applicability, wherein the device, system and the operation method facilitates and accelerates the detection of buildings destroyed or damaged as a result of natural disasters, quickly detects the number of people in buildings affected by disasters and emergencies, and heads the response teams faster and more effectively based on this information.

[0139] The invention is not limited to the above exemplary embodiments, and a person skilled in the art may easily present other different embodiments of the invention. These should be considered within the scope of protection of the invention claimed in the claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A device (100) for detecting the buildings destroyed or damaged as a result of natural disasters, detecting the number of people in the buildings affected by disasters and emergencies, and heading the response teams based on this information, wherein the device comprises:- at least one data storage unit (1 ) in which the data processed by a processor (9) is stored,- at least one first cover (3) which protects the data storage unit (1 ) from impact, fire and submersion,- at least one emergency power supply (2) which provides energy required to operate during emergency in case that the system is not able to obtain power from the mains,- at least one second cover (4) which protects the power supply (2) from shock, fire and submersion,- at least one processor (9) group comprising at least one user registration processor (9.1 ), at least one user data processor (9.2), at least one building data processor (9.3) and at least one emergency management processor (9.4), in which the data contained in the data storage unit (1 ) is processed, at least one built-in communication unit (6) which communicates with the centers in cases where the system cannot use the building communication system,- at least one third cover (5) which protects the processor (9) and the built-in communication unit (6) from shock, fire and submersion,- at least one lower base part (7) carrying the data storage unit (1 ), power supply (2), processor (9) and built-in communication units (6) and the first cover (3), second cover (4) and third cover (5),- at least one fixing member (8) to fix the data storage unit (1 ), power supply (2), processor (9) and built-in communication units (6) and the first cover (3), second cover (4) and third cover (5) to at least one lower base part (7),- at least one built-in mechanical sensor (11 ) which detects the structural integrity of a building,- at least one data input port from a user interface (KA) to the user registration processor (9.1 ),- at least one signal input port from a building interface (B) to the emergencymanagement processor (9.4),- at least one building Internet network connection module (BHB) input port,- at least one building power supply (BGK) power input port,- at least one data output port of a field staff interface (SP) device.

2. A device according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the built-in communication unit (6) is a wireless router or modem.

3. A device according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the power supply (2) is a building power supply (BGK) and at least one internal battery for use in emergencies.

4. A device according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the data storage unit (1 ) contains at least three independent hard disks.

5. A system for detecting the buildings destroyed or damaged as a result of natural disasters, detecting the number of people in the buildings affected by disasters and emergencies, and heading the response teams based on this information, wherein the system comprises:- at least one device (100) comprising a data storage unit (1 ); a first cover (3); an emergency power supply (2); a second cover (4); a processor (9) group including a user registration processor (9.1 ), user data processor (9.2), a building data processor (9.3) and an emergency management processor (9.4), in which the data in the data storage unit (1 ) are processed; a third cover (5); a built-in communication unit (6); a lower base part (7); a fixing member (8); a built-in mechanical sensor (11 ); a data input port; a signal input port; a building Internet network connection module (BHB) input port; a building power supply (BGK) power input port; and a data output port of a field staff interface (SP) device,- at least one QR code scanner and / or QR code board (10) positioned at the entrances of a building,- at least one user interface (KA) through which the data obtained by scanning the QR code by a user (K) is transferred to the user registration processor (9.1 ),- at least one external building interface (B) which transmits signals obtained from the building to the emergency management processor (9.4),at least one building Internet network connection module (BHB), which is a primary connection and sends the data collected and backed up to the emergency coordination center (ADKM),- at least one software and hardware module which transfers data from the device (100) to the database of the emergency coordination center (ADKM), processes the same, and updates it with data obtained from field staff (SP), rescue teams (KE), hospitals (H), and morgue, funeral and municipal service (M) units,- at least one fourth interface which updates the data at the emergency coordination center (ADKM),- at least one field staff interface (SP) device,- at least one hospital interface (H) device,- at least one morgue, funeral and municipal service interface (M) device, and- at least one AC / DC converter which converts AC (alternating current) power from the building power grid into the DC (direct current) power required for the device (100).

6. A system according to Claim 5, characterized in that the QR Code boards (10) identifying building debris are positioned on the roof of the buildings.

7. A method for operating the system which detects the buildings destroyed or damaged as a result of natural disasters, detects the number of people in the buildings affected by disasters and emergencies, and heads the response teams based on this information, wherein the method comprises the process steps of:- upon the installation of the device (100), introducing the standing information, which is the address registration numbers of the building, to the system,- transmitting the data of the users (K) to the data storage unit (1 ) and recording therein,- checking the building status information via the external building sensor and built-in mechanical sensors (11 ), if a signal is received from the external building sensor or the built-in mechanical sensor (11), recording the data in the data storage unit (1 ) with a backup and date stamp,- transmitting a copy of the recorded data file to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) using the building Internet network and obtaining a receiptconfirmation,- switching to a sleep mode until the device (100) is connected to the field staff (SP) interface device,- transferring data to the field staff interface (SP) device by exiting the sleep mode upon the connection of the field staff interface (SP) device, and- processing the data sent to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) in the data storage unit (1 ) by at least one software module.

8. A method according to Claim 7, characterized in that it comprises the following steps in order to transmit the data of the user (K) to the data storage unit (1 ) and record therein:- scanning a QR code of the user (K) via the QR code scanner (10), or scanning a QR code (10) of the building via at least one mobile application,- checking whether the data scanned is included in the data storage unit (1 ),- if the data is not included in the data storage unit (1 ), recording the data in the system with a date stamp as an input record,- if the data is included in the data storage unit (1 ), checking whether the time difference between its registration date and the previous registration date of the user (K) varies relative to the user (K), or preferably is shorter than 5 seconds,- if the time difference between itself and the previous recorded data varies relative to the user (K), or preferably is less than 5 seconds, displaying a warning of a repeated entry on the user interface (KA),- if the time difference between itself and the previous recorded data is long, considering it as an output record and deleting the user (K) information from the data storage unit (1 ), and- switching to the sleep mode until the next data input action.

9. A method according to Claim 7, characterized in that it comprises the following steps in order to obtain a building emergency signal from at least one external building sensor via the building interface (B) and built-in mechanical sensors (11 ):- obtaining an emergency signal from at least one external building sensor via the building interface (B) and from the built-in mechanical sensor (11 ),- repeating the data acquisition when valid data are not received,- if valid signals cannot be received again by a test, sending a failure warning signal to the system by the device (100), and if valid data is received, checkingwhether the data is an emergency signal,- in case of an emergency signal, obtaining user (K) records and building information from the data storage unit (1 ) and transmitting them to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) via the building Internet network and checking the delivery,- if the delivery of the data is not confirmed, activating the built-in communication unit (6) on the device (100), sending the data to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) via the internal Internet network and checking the delivery, and- recording the last submitted data test after the check in the data storage unit (1 ) along with the date stamp.

10. A method according to Claim 7, characterized in that it comprises the following steps in order to allow the self-control of the system:- obtaining the enabled status signal data from the external building interface (B) after 24 hours by a timer initiated with the previous building data time stamp, checking whether there is more than 24 hours between the data received from the building and the previous building data,- checking the last person record from the user interface (KA), if the last person record is not within 24 hours, sending a warning message to the building management,- confirming the latest data or fixing the failure, by the building management,- if the failure cannot be fixed by the building management, heading the service teams.

11. A method according to Claim 7, characterized in that it comprises the following steps in order to manage the data transmitted to the emergency coordination center (ADKM):- transmitting the data in the data storage unit (1 ) located in the device (100) in any building to the emergency coordination center (ADKM) database,- recording the data together with the building registration number in the database of the emergency coordination center (ADKM) and putting the building registration numbers in order based on the number of people in the building,informing response teams, Ministry of Health teams and municipal teams and also the public, relatives of disaster victims and the press at the emergency coordination center (ADKM).

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