Vitality detection system for extreme conditions

Abstract

The invention relates to a system that detects vitality by being mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone), which can be used in emergency operations, search and rescue activities, disaster management, and aims to save human lives. The system, which has the ability to visualize, detect and process the obtained data, also comprises a decision support unit (7) that supports decision-making processes in rescue operations by analyzing the collected and processed data. The artificial intelligence-supported decision support unit (7) recognizes emergency situations as a result of analysis and recommends the best action plan for rescue operations.

Description

[0001] VITALITY DETECTION SYSTEM FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a vitality detection system for extreme conditions that can be used in emergency rescue operations by means of a thermal camera, sensors, breathing / sound detection unit and GPS system positioned on the drone.

[0004] State of Art

[0005] Different methods are used to save human lives in emergency operations, search and rescue activities and disaster management.

[0006] Rescue teams are people who are used to search and rescue for victims. These teams carry out rescue operations using search dogs and other search equipment. Helicopters are used to rescue people stranded in difficult terrain conditions or at sea. Rescue dogs are used to find people under debris or lost.

[0007] Divers are used for underwater rescue operations. Divers are trained to rescue people trapped in water or to perform underwater search operations. Rescue boats are used in rescue operations at sea or on rivers. These boats carry stranded people or perform searches on the water.

[0008] Since the rescue methods used in the present art are based on human power and have limited technology, it cannot be effective in saving human lives in emergency situations due to reasons such as:

[0009] • weather conditions

[0010] • human fatigue

[0011] • distraction and fatigue of search dogs

[0012] • communication problems

[0013] • equipment failures

[0014] • insufficient capacity

[0015] • slow response time

[0016] During the research carried out in the present art, the application numbered WO2018029431 A1 was encountered. The application relates to a location and control device for a drone. The said drone comprises a thermal camera, infrared sensor and location system to be used in rescue operations. However, the application does not include a system that can listen to breathing or heartbeat.

[0017] As a result, due to the negativities described above and the inadequacy of existing solutions on the subject, it has become necessary to make a development in the relevant technical field.

[0018] Object of the Invention

[0019] The invention is inspired by the current situation and aims to solve the above-mentioned negativities.

[0020] The main object of the invention is to provide vitality detection in emergency rescue operations by means of a thermal camera, sensors, breathing / sound detection unit and GPS system.

[0021] The invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) system that can be used in emergency operations, search and rescue activities, and disaster management, aiming to save human lives. Drones have the ability to operate faster, more precisely and more effectively than the search and rescue methods in the present art. This enables rescue teams to detect lost or stranded people and send help.

[0022] The invention eliminates problems such as people getting tired in emergency situations, with its ability to work without being dependent on human power. It also ensures that operations are carried out without interruption by showing effective performance even in bad weather conditions.

[0023] The invention has a wide range of applications, including health monitoring, location determination, and environmentally friendly energy use in search and rescue operations. These technological innovations have a wide range of applications, providing significant progress in areas such as health monitoring, location determination, and environmentally friendly energy use in search and rescue operations.

[0024] Since the invention is smaller and lighter than helicopters, it can maneuver better in bad weather conditions. Drones also fly for shorter distances and at lower altitudes, which reduces the effect of wind. Drones do not factor in human factors such as pilot fatigue. Autopilot systems and programmed flight routes eliminate the problem of fatigue during drones’ long-term missions.

[0025] Since drones in the invention have sensors such as thermal cameras and infrared sensors, they can detect victims at night or in difficult conditions.

[0026] The structural and characteristic features of the invention and all its advantages will be understood more clearly by means of the figures given below and the detailed description written by making references to these figures, and therefore the evaluation needs to be made by taking these figures and detailed description into consideration.

[0027] Figures to Help Understand The Invention

[0028] Figure 1 is the bottom and perspective views of the system which is the subject of the invention.

[0029] Figure 2 shows the connection diagram of the system according to the invention.

[0030] Description of Piece References

[0031] 1. GPS system

[0032] 2. Thermal camera

[0033] 3. Sound processor

[0034] 4. Transmitter

[0035] 5. Image processor

[0036] 6. Infrared sensor

[0037] 7. Decision support unit

[0038] 8. Magnet

[0039] 9. Energy source

[0040] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0041] In this detailed description, the preferred embodiments of the vitality detection system for extreme conditions, which is the subject of the invention, are described only for a better understanding of the subject. The system which is the subject of the invention is fixed on the drone by means of magnets (8). Connection cables are also used for the connection between the drone and the system. The GPS system (1 ) used for coordinate detection enables the location of the drone to be determined. The thermal camera (2) is used to detect and image temperature differences of objects in the image area, enabling body / living scanning. The sound processor (3) processes the sound by listening to the breathing or heartbeat around the drone. Infrared sensor (6) is used to detect surrounding objects and to detect infrared radiation emitted or reflected from the surface of objects. This radiation is emitted depending on the temperature of objects and is often used to measure the temperature of an object. Body heat is also one of the sources of such infrared radiation. Thus, the sensor (6) detects body temperatures. The thermal camera (2) detects the temperatures displayed by the infrared sensors (6) and converts them into images with the image processor (5). The images, sounds and data obtained are transmitted to a remote device / monitor via a transmitter (4) and monitored. The image processor (5) processes the data obtained from the thermal camera (2) and detects respiratory activity. The decision support unit (7), which analyzes the collected and processed data, supports decision-making processes in rescue operations.

[0042] The Al-powered decision support unit (7) analyzes the collected data, recognizes emergency situations and recommends the best action plan for rescue operations. The main components of the decision support unit (7) are: KDS database, KDS software system and user interface. The KDS database comprises a combination of past and present data obtained from many applications or groups. In KDS software systems, Windows-based software programs were developed using Visual C#, and Microsoft SQL Server was used as the program database.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the system includes a green energy source (9) such as a hydrogen fuel cell, solar panel, etc. Thus, the energy needs of both the system and the drone can be met from this source (9). Since green energy sources (9) are renewable energy sources, they play an important role in combating climate change and ensuring energy security.

[0044] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, magnets (8) are used for fixing on the drone.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A vitality detection system that is placed on the drone and exchanges data with the drone, characterized by comprising;• a GPS system (1 ) that determines the position of the drone,• a thermal camera (2), which performs live scanning by detecting temperature differences of objects in the imaging area,• a sound processor (3) that listens to the breathing or heartbeat around the drone and processes the sounds it detects,• an image processor (5) that processes the data obtained from the thermal camera (2) and detects respiratory activity,• an infrared sensor (6) that detects surrounding objects, detects infrared radiation emitted or reflected from the surface of objects and measures body temperature,• a transmitter (4) that sends the obtained sound, image and data to the devices at remote points,• a decision support unit (7) that supports decision-making processes in rescue operations by analyzing collected and processed data.

2. A vitality detection system according to claim 1 , characterized by comprising; an energy source (9) which is a hydrogen fuel cell or a solar panel.

3. A vitality detection system according to claim 1 , characterized by comprising; magnets (8) used for fixing on the drone.

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