Digital Fire Incident System for Real-Time Fluid Throw Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fire response systems rely on paper maps, which lead to confusion between new and old information, delayed data distribution, human error in data annotation, and cumbersome maintenance, resulting in inefficient and inaccurate response to fire incidents.
Innovation Solution
A real-time emergency incident system utilizing a computing device, sensor assembly, and user devices to sense environmental conditions, receive and update fluid throw data, and display fluid throw analysis to users, enabling real-time geographic and situational data analysis for effective fire incident mitigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If paper maps are used for fire incident coordination, then information can be distributed to multiple agencies, but the information becomes stale and confusing as new data is incorrectly annotated by hand on existing maps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces physical paper maps with digital map copies that can be easily reproduced and distributed. The system creates digital representations of geographic data that can be updated and replicated across multiple devices without degradation, eliminating the need to physically annotate paper maps and ensuring all users access the same current information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent substitutes the mechanical process of manually annotating paper maps with automated digital data processing. Instead of hand-writing updates on physical maps, the system uses software to automatically update digital maps with new fire incident data, eliminating human error and ensuring consistency across all distributed copies.
2Loss of time
If updated maps are printed and distributed to various agencies, then new information is provided, but the process is time-consuming and delays response to fire incidents
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables instantaneous digital copying and distribution of updated fire incident maps to all agencies through electronic networks. Instead of printing and physically distributing paper maps, the system transmits digital files instantly to multiple recipients, dramatically reducing the time required to provide updated information to all stakeholders.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent prepares and stores digital map data in advance in a centralized system, so that when fire incidents occur, updated information can be immediately generated and distributed without delay. The system pre-configures the infrastructure needed for rapid data dissemination, eliminating the need for last-minute printing and distribution activities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple customized paper maps are maintained for different agencies and scenarios, then specific needs are met, but the maintenance burden increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal digital map system that can serve multiple agencies and scenarios through software configuration rather than maintaining separate physical maps. The same digital infrastructure supports customized views for different user needs, eliminating the complexity of managing multiple paper map versions while maintaining adaptability to various agency requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic digital maps that can be easily reconfigured through software parameters. Instead of static paper maps that require complete replacement or manual redrawing for customization, the system allows users to dynamically adjust map parameters, layers, and displays through software controls, making customization simple and reversible.
4Measurement precision
If fluid throw analysis is performed manually on paper maps, then calculations can be made, but human error reduces accuracy and reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual calculation methods with automated computer-based calculations for fluid throw analysis. The system uses software algorithms to compute fluid throw parameters based on input data, eliminating human calculation errors and providing consistent, accurate results. This substitution of manual mechanical calculation with automated electronic computation directly improves measurement precision.
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AI summary
An emergency incident system is disclosed. The emergency incident system has an emergency incident module, comprising computer-executable code stored in non-volatile memory, a computing device, a sensor assembly, and one or more user devices. The emergency incident module, the computing device, the sensor assembly, and the one or more user devices are configured to sense data of environmental conditions, receive input of a first parameter data from one or more users, determine at least one fluid throw based on the sensed data and the first parameter data, display the at least one fluid throw to the one or more users, receive input of a second parameter data from the one or more users, and update the at least one fluid throw based on the sensed data and the second parameter data.