Disaster Control System Using Camera Networks for Rapid Plan Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current disaster control methods are slow, inaccurate, and reliant on limited information, leading to untimely and improper rescues, with high human intervention risks and laborious equipment checks post-rescue.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a control device that obtains alert messages, sends shooting instructions to camera devices, and determines disaster control plans based on captured image data transmitted through a communication network, including unmanned aerial vehicles and smart robots, to provide timely and comprehensive information for efficient disaster management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual information collection and plan determination processes are used, then human intervention can adapt to complex disaster situations, but the process becomes slow and inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical information collection with automated electronic systems including cameras, sensors, and communication devices that automatically capture and transmit disaster scene data, eliminating the time-consuming manual survey process while improving accuracy through multiple data sources
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service through automated plan generation where the processing engine automatically analyzes collected disaster information and generates control plans without requiring extensive human intervention, allowing rapid response while maintaining professional decision-making quality
2Loss of information
If more camera devices and data collection methods are deployed, then comprehensive disaster information can be obtained, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multi-functional camera devices that can perform various functions including capturing images, videos, thermal data, and transmitting location information. These devices serve multiple purposes in disaster assessment, reducing the need for multiple specialized devices while maintaining comprehensive information collection
Solution Approach 2:
The processing engine acts as an intermediary that receives data from multiple camera devices and sensors, standardizes and integrates the information, and presents comprehensive disaster scene data to users. This intermediary layer simplifies the complexity of managing multiple data sources while ensuring complete information delivery
3Speed
If real-time image data transmission is implemented, then rapid disaster assessment is enabled, but network bandwidth and data processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and transmits only the most critical disaster information data first, such as location data, key visual evidence, and essential sensor readings, while non-critical data can be transmitted later or omitted. This selective data extraction reduces network bandwidth consumption while maintaining rapid response capability for critical decision-making
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AI summary
The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for disaster control. The method includes obtaining an alert message including information associated with a disaster in a target area. The method includes sending a first shooting instruction to at least one camera device to capture first image data associated with the target area. The method includes obtaining a plan for controlling the disaster from at least one processor. The first image data may be transmitted to the at least one processor through a communication network. The plan may be determined based on the information associated with the disaster and the first image data.