Call Controller Dynamic Group Management via Image Object Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication networks for public safety organizations face challenges in dynamically managing communication groups, particularly in updating members based on changing incidents or missions, as existing systems lack efficient methods for real-time addition and removal of portable communications devices based on specific objects of interest identified in image feeds.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a call controller with an electronic processor, transceiver, and memory to form and manage communication groups by identifying objects of interest in image feeds, adding or removing portable communications devices based on the presence of these objects, allowing for dynamic updates of group membership.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual management of communication groups is used, then system complexity is reduced, but real-time updates of group members based on changing incidents cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically forms communication groups and updates member assignments by detecting objects of interest in image feeds and matching them with portable communications devices, eliminating the need for manual administrator intervention and enabling real-time dynamic updates
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of group membership status by detecting the presence or absence of objects of interest in image feeds, automatically adding or removing portable communications devices from groups based on these detected changes
2Adaptability or versatility
If automatic group management based on image feeds is implemented, then real-time dynamic updates are achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The call controller acts as an intermediary that receives image feeds, identifies objects of interest, and automatically manages communication group assignments, bridging the gap between visual detection and communication management without requiring complex integration between separate systems
Solution Approach 2:
The call controller performs multiple functions including receiving image feeds, identifying objects of interest, managing communication groups, and assigning portable communications devices, consolidating these functions into a single system to manage complexity
3Measurement precision
If continuous monitoring of image feeds is performed, then accurate real-time group management is achieved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs periodic analysis of image feeds at scheduled intervals rather than continuous monitoring, maintaining accurate object detection capabilities while reducing overall energy consumption by allowing brief processing intervals
Data Source
AI summary
Methods, and apparatus for managing a communication group. One method includes forming a communication group of one or more portable communications devices based on a first object of interest and identifying a second object of interest based on the first object of interest. The method also includes determining whether an image feed includes the second object of interest and when the image feed includes the second object of interest, adding a portable communications device associated with the image feed to the communication group.