Geospatial Fire Hazard Rating System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current fire hazard rating systems do not account for geospatial factors, leading to incomplete and unreliable assessments of fire hazards as they do not consider the varying environmental conditions and surroundings where entities are placed.
Innovation Solution
A system that determines geospatial fire hazard ratings by combining inherent fixed fire hazard values with variable fire hazard factors, using geospatial information to assign weightages to factors affecting fire hazards, and computes a comprehensive rating through a processor-driven method involving a repository, input modules, and computational units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional fire hazard rating systems are used, then the rating process is simple, but the assessment is incomplete and unreliable as it does not account for geospatial factors
Solution Approach 1:
The fire hazard rating system is segmented into multiple independent modules: geospatial information acquisition module, fire hazard factor identification module, weightage allotment module, and rating computation module. Each module handles a specific aspect of the assessment, allowing the complex system to be managed through discrete, specialized components that can be developed and maintained independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a central repository as an intermediary component that stores and manages geospatial data, fire hazard factors, and pre-determined rules. This intermediary layer facilitates the interaction between various system modules, enabling them to access and process information without direct coupling, thus managing system complexity while maintaining comprehensive assessment capabilities.
2Measurement precision
If comprehensive geospatial factors are considered, then the fire hazard rating becomes more accurate, but the assessment process becomes more time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-identifying and storing relevant fire hazard factors and their associated weightages in the central repository before actual assessments are conducted. Geospatial data and evaluation criteria are prepared in advance, allowing the system to quickly retrieve and apply predetermined rules during the rating process, thus reducing assessment time while maintaining comprehensive evaluation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of information representation by using structured geospatial data formats and predefined factor categories. This parameter transformation allows the system to efficiently process and compare multiple fire hazard factors through standardized metrics, reducing the time required for comprehensive analysis while maintaining assessment accuracy.
3Reliability
If multiple fire hazard factors are evaluated, then the rating becomes more comprehensive, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fire hazard assessment is segmented into distinct factor categories (e.g., environmental factors, structural factors, operational factors), each evaluated by specialized sub-modules. This segmentation allows the system to handle multiple complex factors through organized, modular processing units, maintaining reliability while managing system complexity through structured decomposition.
Solution Approach 2:
The central repository serves as a universal component that stores and manages all fire hazard factors, geospatial data, and evaluation rules applicable to different entity types. This multi-functional repository enables the system to handle diverse assessment scenarios with a single unified infrastructure, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive evaluation capabilities across multiple factors.
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AI summary
A computer implemented system and method for determining geospatial fire hazard rating of an entity is envisaged. The entity represents any object, structure, or any physical article that is susceptible to fire due to its properties, placement and surrounding environment. The system of the present disclosure takes into consideration an inherent fire hazard rating value of the entity and calculates a final fire hazard rating by considering various factors based on entity's geospatial information. These factors may increase the probability of susceptibility to fire for the entity or they may be safety factors decreasing the total fire hazard rating thereby providing a safety measurement for the entity in a particular environment.