Event Detection Zone Settings for Vulnerable Occupant Response
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current event detection systems fail to distinguish between vulnerable and non-vulnerable individuals in a facility, leading to a higher risk of injury or death for vulnerable persons during emergencies.
Innovation Solution
An event detection system that tracks a person of interest within a facility and modifies the functionality of event devices in predefined detection zones based on the individual's attributes, such as increasing sensitivity and reducing response delays for vulnerable persons.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the event detection system uses uniform sensitivity settings for all occupants, then the system complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but the safety and reliability for vulnerable persons deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing different sensitivity settings and response configurations for different detection zones based on the presence of vulnerable persons. The system dynamically adjusts event device parameters (such as sensitivity thresholds and alarm response times) specifically in zones where vulnerable persons are detected, rather than applying uniform settings across the entire facility. This resolves the contradiction by improving safety for vulnerable persons in their specific zones without requiring complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the system functionality settings adjustable and adaptive based on real-time detection of vulnerable persons. The control panel dynamically modifies event device parameters when vulnerable persons are present in detection zones, transitioning from static uniform settings to dynamic personalized settings. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining simple operation for the majority of time while automatically adapting when needed.
2Speed
If the system modifies functionality settings for vulnerable persons, then the response time and detection sensitivity are improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the system to automatically detect vulnerable persons and adjust functionality settings without requiring manual configuration. The control panel autonomously modifies event device parameters based on detected vulnerable persons' attributes and locations, eliminating the need for operators to manually configure complex settings. This resolves the contradiction by achieving fast response times while maintaining ease of operation through automation.
3Loss of time
If uniform alarm settings are used throughout the facility, then the system is easier to maintain and operate, but vulnerable persons do not receive adequate evacuation time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple functionality settings for event devices, with different settings optimized for different types of occupants. The system selects and applies appropriate settings in advance based on the detected presence of vulnerable persons, rather than using a single uniform setting. This resolves the contradiction by providing adequate evacuation time for vulnerable persons through pre-prepared customized settings without requiring complex real-time adjustments.
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AI summary
Devices, systems, and methods for system functionality settings based on a person of interest in an event detection system are described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive a person of interest signal indicating a location of a person of interest in a facility, and in response to receiving the person of interest signal, modify a system functionality setting of an event device in the predefined detection zone in which the location of the person of interest is located based on an attribute included in a user profile included in the person of interest signal.