835 results about "Safety zone" patented technology

A method and apparatus for avoiding collisions of moving vehicles in an environment that utilizes a position and rotational orientation system to track vehicle locations within a preconfigured operational zone, the method comprising using position tracking data to calculate a predicted trajectory and safety zone of each vehicle for a predetermined prediction time period and determining potential areas of intersection with vehicles to predict collisions.

An intelligent video / audio observation and identification database system may define a security zone or group of zones. The system may identify vehicles and individuals entering or exiting the zone through image recognition of the vehicle or individual as compared to prerecorded information stored in a database. The system may alert security personnel as to warrants or other information discovered pertaining to the recognized vehicle or individual resulting from a database search. The system may compare images of a suspect vehicle, such as an undercarriage image, to standard vehicle images stored in the database and alert security personnel as to potential vehicle overloading or foreign objects detected, such as potential bombs. The system may track individuals or vehicles within a zone or between zones. The system may further learn the standard times and locations of vehicles or individuals tracked by the system and alert security personnel upon deviation from standard activity.

A GIS-based system that determines evacuation routes for specific areas requiring evacuation. Evacuation and safe areas are determined, and evacuation routes plotted, based on emergency-specific information as well as road flow and estimated time of travel for each section of road between the evacuation area and safe area. Routes, evacuation areas, and safe areas are dynamically calculated and recalculated based on additional data, either real-time, historical, or other data added to the system, to compute optimal initial routes and redirect evacuees if changes in the emergency situation occur.

A sensing system collects position data associated with one or more obstacles within a certain range of a vehicle. A former establishes an occupancy grid based on the collected position data. A motion monitoring module determines a reaction distance and a deceleration distance associated with a vehicle at a regular time interval during an operational state. A safety guidance module establishes a safety zone (e.g., safety zone grid) for the regular time interval based on the occupancy grid, the determined reaction distance, and the deceleration distance.

In a virtual three-dimensional space, at least multiple player characters and a movable special object exist. The multiple player characters move in the virtual three-dimensional space according to operations of each player. The special object can be moved in the virtual three-dimensional space according to operations of each player character. An image, which is perspective-transformed in a state that a visual axis of a virtual camera is directed to the direction of the special object, is displayed as a game screen. An area, which is within a predetermined distance from the special object, is fixed as a safety zone. Hit points of the player characters, which are within the safety zone, do not decrease. However, hit points of the player characters, which are outside the safety zone, decrease.

This invention provides a system and method for object detection and collision avoidance for objects and vehicles located behind the cab or front section of an elongated, and possibly tandem, vehicle. Through the use of narrow-baseline stereo vision that can be vertically oriented relative to the ground / road surface, the system and method can employ relatively inexpensive cameras, in a stereo relationship, on a low-profile mounting, to perform reliable detection with good range discrimination. The field of detection is sufficiently behind and aside the rear area to assure an adequate safety zone in most instances. Moreover, this system and method allows all equipment to be maintained on the cab of a tandem vehicle, rather than the interchangeable, and more-prone-to-damage cargo section and / or trailer. One or more cameras can be mounted on, or within, the mirror on each side, on aerodynamic fairings or other exposed locations of the vehicle. Image signals received from each camera can be conditioned before they are matched and compared for disparities viewed above the ground surface, and according to predetermined disparity criteria.

A method for treating stenosis in a spine of a patient having a median plane, wherein the spine includes a spinal canal having a posterior surface, a dural sac and an epidural space between the posterior surface and dural sac, the location of the stenosis determining a region of interest in the spine. In an embodiment the method comprises the steps of a) generating at least one view of a portion of the spinal canal in the region of interest; b) compressing the dural sac in the region of interest by injecting a fluid to form a safety zone and establish a working zone in the region of interest, the safety zone lying between the working zone and the dural sac; c) percutaneously accessing the epidural space in the region of interest on a first side of the median plane; d) inserting a tissue removal tool into tissue in the working zone on the first side of the median plane; e) using the tissue removal tool to percutaneously reduce the stenosis on the first side of the median plane; and f utilizing the at least one view to position the tissue removal too during at least a part of step d) and at least part of step e)

A security system wherein, when a staff enters a building, a smart card carried by the staff is verified, and staff information inclusive of a staff number and fingerprint information is read from the smart card and is stored temporarily in a temporary storage file. When the staff logs on to a terminal, the fingerprint of the staff is read by a fingerprint input device (LS) and verified with the fingerprint information of the temporary storage file for verification. When the staff leaves the building, the staff number is read from the smart card the staff carries, and the corresponding staff information is erased from the temporary storage file. Security of a security object inside a security zone can be improved.

A vehicle on-board unit of a host vehicle is configured to activate its brake lights upon determining a vehicle traveling condition exists that is indicative of a potentially inadequate safety zone between the host vehicle and a following vehicle. The vehicle on-board unit has a vehicle traveling condition detecting section, an automatic brake light triggering section and a brake light activating section. The vehicle traveling condition detecting section detects the vehicle traveling condition indicative of a potentially inadequate safety zone. The automatic brake light triggering section outputs a brake light activation signal upon determining a predetermined condition has been satisfied based upon the detected vehicle traveling condition. The brake light activating section activates the brake lights without a braking operation being performed upon receiving the brake light activation signal from the automatic brake light triggering section.

The present invention is directed to increasing ight deck security in support of, and in conjunction with, the new FAA mandated bullet-proof cockpit door. This is accomplished by the Crupax Flight Deck Security System (FDSS), which provides a lightweight, flexible, mechanically strong isolation curtain which is mounted in the aircraft cabin at a predetermined distance from the cockpit door to act as a physical barrier that cannot be penetrated by unauthorized persons while the cockpit door is unlocked. The curtain forms a secure zone at the cockpit door whereby a person wanting to gain entry to the flight deck will stand so that the pilot can positively identify the person as bona fide aircrew member or as a person known to him / her. The pilot will also determine that the person is alone in the secure zone. The pilots have full control of the system, and must approve each entry or exit operation.

A method and apparatus for providing warnings related to vehicle separation. The warning device of the invention generally includes a distance measuring sensor positioned on a rearward facing surface of a first vehicle, the distance measuring sensor being configured to measure a distance between the first vehicle and a second vehicle following the first vehicle, a microprocessor controller in electrical communication with the distance measuring sensor and being configured receive input from the distance measuring sensor and generate outputs therefrom, and a visual warning device positioned on the first vehicle and being in electrical communication with the microprocessor controller. Generally, the controller of the device is configured to execute a program configured to conduct a method, wherein the method includes: a) receiving a distance measurement in the controller from the distance measuring sensor, wherein the distance measurement is representative of the distance from the rear of the first vehicle to the front of the second vehicle; b) determining if the distance measurement is within one of a plurality of predetermined safety zone thresholds; and c) illuminating the visual warning device in accordance with the determined predetermined safety zone thresholds.

The invention discloses a method for transmitting positive and negative data across a safety zone, which is applied to message transmission of a power scheduling automatic system across the safety zone. A communication mechanism which combines positive communication with negative communication is used for forming a complete communication loop for message interception and message forwarding. The invention provides a safety zone crossing communication method which is suitable for the communication mode of combining positive communication with negative communication across the safety zone in a power system, and is used for realizing bidirectional interactive transparent forwarding by combining network message interception and a positive and negative forwarding program, realizing shunting of different service messages under service quality control and increasing the running efficiency. System integration complexity is simplified, a positive message transmission process and a negative filetransmission process which are originally independent of each other are connected in a seamless way through a program, and communication between application programs across the safety zone is as convenient as that in the same safety zone. Moreover, basis is provided for accurate positioning of retransmission messages, the quantity of retransmission messages is reduced, and the communication reliability is enhanced.

Systems and methods for managing large oil field operations are provided. A oil field map is displayed on a monitor. The oil field map includes oil well objects, oil field facility objects, surface work crew objects, subsurface work crew objects, safety zones objects, and work equipment rig objects associated with at least one work crew object and having a geographic locater device for tracking its location, each of the objects include a date attribute and a location attribute. The oil field map is customizable by date and has a date selector tool. At least two surface or sub-surface work crew objects are scheduled via a domain-specific software application from which the surface or sub-surface work crew object was extracted. The scheduling of the surface or sub-surface work crew objects is repeated until all surface and sub-surface work crews are scheduled for a date range of interest.

The invention relates to an opening type radio frequency automatic identification gate control system which comprises a certificate card held by a passing person, at least an infrared sensor and at least two radio frequency automatic identification reader respectively arranged in a channel gate frame and a gate. The opening type radio frequency automatic identification gate control system provides multiple security mechanisms, effectively solves the problems that a passing person borrows other's certificate cards at will, the passing person does not carry the certificate card according to the rule, unauthorized persons enters the gate, a plurality of persons follow, and the like, enhances managerial class of a safety zone, ensures freedom of the person and ensures passing safety, thereby the opening type radio frequency automatic identification gate control system can be widely applied to a plurality of fields of gate control, finance, physical distribution, intercommunion, and the like.

The invention relates to a safety protection method for a mobile terminal, a mobile terminal, a safety system and an application method. The safety protection method is used for increasing the safety of the mobile terminal and is easy in operation. According to the safety protection method for the mobile terminal, a separate area is isolated on the mobile terminal and taken as a safety area, a third party application outside the safety area cannot access the application and data in the safety area, and a user is required to pass the safety verification in order to enter into the safety area. The safety system is characterized in that a cloud safety management platform is mainly used for performing mutual collaborative interlocking between the safety area of the mobile terminal, the system kernel of the mobile terminal and the cloud safety management platform, so that the running of the safety area under a safe and reliable environment is ensured, and the safety area is safe. A trust chain is built in the safety area, an application method for realizing the running access management for the application and data on the basis of the trust chain is adopted, and the biometric features recognition is taken as the verification for entering into the safety area, so that the safety is further promoted.

An apparatus for defining a safety zone for a vehicle, the apparatus comprising one or more radiation sources operatively coupled to the vehicle, the one or more radiation sources configured to create one or more visible identifiers at one or more locations, said locations defining a pre-determined position relative to the vehicle, and said one or more visible identifiers thereby defining the safety zone for the vehicle. There is also disclosed, the use of one or more vehicle-mounted radiation sources to direct radiation to one or more pre-determined positions to create a conspicuous safety zone proximal to a vehicle. There is further described, a method for creating a safety zone proximal to a vehicle, comprising the steps of mounting one or more radiation sources on the vehicle; directing said one or more radiation sources towards one or more pre-determined positions proximal to the vehicle; and configuring the one or more radiation sources to create one or more conspicuous visible identifiers at the one or more pre-determined positions to define a safety zone for the vehicle.

The invention discloses a multi-target distribution and flight path planning method for multiple rescue helicopters, which relates to the technical field of aviation emergency rescue. The method comprises the steps of evaluating aviation rescue task execution feasibility, conducting disaster area map image processing, obtaining a feasibility matrix through the evaluation of the rescue task execution feasibility, taking the feasibility matrix as a coefficient matrix for a solution matrix Xij, solving distribution results according to tasks of different quantities of the rescue helicopters and target points through a Hungary algorithm, obtaining a flight path solution space by extracting a safety zone topological structure by adopting an image processing method and morphological characteristics, obtaining the shortest path in the flight path solution space by a heuristic A* search algorithm, combining the results of multi-target distribution for multiple rescue helicopters, forming an emergency plan for rescue task execution of the helicopters, and calling a Google Earth flight simulation API (Application Program Interface) to demonstrate the emergency rescue plan and making preflight preparation, so as to improve the efficiency and safety of the aviation emergency rescue. The method is simple, the time complexity is low, the flight path planning process is visual, and the result is distinct.

A portable safety barrier that can be set up across a drive way or other path to provide a visible and physical indication of a safe zone boundary particularly for children. Netting attached to a core or reel disposed in a housing forms the barrier. The netting is free to deploy from the housing for attachment to a remote post; both the housing and post including an auger for anchoring the housing and post to ground. The housing has a rewind system to reel in the netting which includes a gear train for mechanical advantage. The rewind system operates manually and with out a bias assist. A selectively operated stop cooperates with the rewind system to tighten the netting after deployment and keeps the netting taut.

A system and method that allows caregivers, central monitoring services, and other persons to monitor whether a monitored individual's hand(s) have entered into an area where the caregiver has determined the monitored individual's hand(s) should not be, such as where the monitored individual may remove or disturb a piece of medical equipment. Where the monitored individual's hand(s) do enter the restricted area that is represented by an electronic virtual safety zone, an alert can be generated by the system and method.

The invention discloses an express delivery unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) multi-cluster safe route control method and control system, wherein, the method comprises receiving ordering of a client; planning an exclusive route for reach UAV based on ordering address information, controlling the UAV to fly to the destination according to the exclusive route, and correcting the route when the UAV is detected to deviate from the exclusive route; and controlling the UAV to hover when an obstacle is detected in a preset safety zone of the UAV, and controlling the UAV to fly according to the principle of route avoidance. The control method in the embodiment of the invention achieves orderly flight of the UAVs in the air through exclusive route planning, route deviation correction and flight safety zone emergency avoidance, and ensures the safety of simultaneous flying of a UAV multi-cluster in the air.

A relatively low cost but effective vehicular safety system includes a navigational status determination system generating navigational status information, an alarm response system generating alarm responses in response to alarm response command information and a data processing system. The data processing system stores a list of safety zones having one or more safety conditions for each safety zone. The data processing system receives the navigational status information and compares the received navigational status information to the stored safety conditions. If a safety condition is found to be violated the data processing system communicates a response command to the alarm response system. Depending upon the severity of the violated safety condition, the alarm response system notifies the vehicle operator of the violation, notifies law enforcement authorities external to the vehicle of the violation or takes some other safety response. In an extreme condition, the alarm response system assumes control over some aspect of the operation of the vehicle such as steering or engine control.

The invention discloses a railway vehicle head structure. The railway vehicle head structure comprises a vehicle body main structure, a vehicle head anti-collision structure and an anti-creeper. A vehicle head is divided into a safety zone of which the longitudinal load strength is decreased progressively in a gradient mode, a secondary deformation zone and a main deformation zone according to the longitudinal direction of a railway vehicle. The safety zone is the vehicle body main structure and comprises a passenger room zone and a driver seat zone. The secondary deformation zone is a zone from a cab front door to an anti-creeper installation plate and comprises the vehicle head anti-collision structure and an anti-creeper installation structure. The main deformation zone comprises a cab floor located in front of the anti-creeper installation plate and the anti-creeper. A first-stage stopping structure is arranged between the secondary deformation zone and the main deformation zone. A second-stage stopping structure is arranged between the safety zone and the secondary deformation zone. According to the railway vehicle head structure, a vehicle body deforms and absorbs energy in a controllable and orderly mode, and the good safety performance is obtained.

A novel system and method for providing remote control of a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises an antenna, a central processing unit, a speed sensor, a speed control device, and optionally, a transmission disengagement device. By sending a remote control signal to the vehicle, the vehicle can be slowed or completely stopped by cutting off power to the vehicle's drive train. The remote control signal can be keyed uniquely to a single vehicle or a small group of vehicles, such that only those vehicles in the group respond to the signal. The device and methods disclosed herein may be used in high speed pursuits to disable a vehicle and force it to a peaceful stop. The device and methods disclosed herein may also be used in safety zones such as construction areas or school zones to protect pedestrians.

A device with a support for a mattress to accommodate a person on the mattress which includes a frame work including connectors to secure the framework in upstanding relation peripherally about the mattress; the frame work includes corner posts each extending a generally common distance above the mattress, and members spanning the corner posts defining a safety zone space between the corner posts and between the members and above a mattress on the bed, a net having an inside and an outside surface supported on the frame work and enclosing the space; and structure to attach the net and frame work together; and the net has a normally closed opening provided with a normally closed closure member for the net opening with an operator structure to open and close the opening accessable only from outside of the net.

The invention discloses a safe region-crossing equipment uniform monitoring method based on independent monitoring services, and a monitoring system for the same, which are used for safe region-crossing equipment comprehensive monitoring of a power dispatching automation system. The monitoring services are independently arranged and run in different safe regions, a global unique production mechanism of the instance identifiers of resource, warning and performance models is used, timely collection of the safe region-crossing equipment resource, warning and performance information in a safe III region monitoring service is realized, and a III region monitoring client monitors and manages the equipment uniformly. With the method, the independently arranged monitoring services have basic capabilities in resource model management, equipment warning basic analysis and management, and performance data processing, thus, data redundant transmission through a physical isolation device is reduced, some of the pressure on the III region uniform monitoring service is shared, and finally, the safe region-crossing equipment uniform monitoring is finished.