Incident Session Relay for Breathing Apparatus Deployment
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing emergency response systems rely on manual setup of incident information, which can lead to time delays and errors, potentially compromising the success and safety of emergency responses.
Innovation Solution
A first node is deployed at an incident site, automatically establishing an incident session with breathing apparatus and initiating transmission of initial information to connected entities, minimizing manual input and ensuring rapid setup and data backup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual logging of incident information is used, then data accuracy can be verified by human operators, but time delays occur and deployment speed is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The breathing apparatus automatically performs data collection, logging, and transmission functions without requiring manual intervention. The system self-manages incident information recording by capturing data from sensors, formatting it according to protocols, and transmitting to the central system, thereby eliminating the time-consuming manual logging process while maintaining data reliability through automated verification mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual logging process with an automated electronic system. The breathing apparatus integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules that automatically capture physiological data, environmental data, and incident information, then transmit it wirelessly to the central system, substituting human operators with an automated electronic data handling system.
2Reliability
If manual setup of incident information is performed, then operators can verify and correct data entry errors, but unforced errors occur under time pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The breathing apparatus automatically verifies data integrity through built-in validation algorithms that check sensor readings against expected ranges and protocols. The system self-corrects common errors by filtering noise, validating data formats, and ensuring compliance with incident reporting standards, reducing operator workload while maintaining data accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the breathing apparatus continuously monitors its own operational status and data quality. Automated feedback loops verify data transmission success, detect and report errors to the central system, and adjust sampling rates or thresholds based on environmental conditions, reducing the need for manual verification under time pressure.
3Loss of time
If automated incident session establishment is implemented, then deployment time is reduced and safety is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The breathing apparatus is designed as a multi-functional device that combines respiratory protection, physiological monitoring, environmental sensing, automated data logging, and wireless communication capabilities. By integrating these diverse functions into a single universal device, the system achieves rapid automated incident session establishment without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of the breathing apparatus, data logger, communication module, and incident management system into an integrated automated system. The breathing apparatus itself serves as the data collection, processing, and transmission unit, eliminating the need for separate manual setup devices and reducing the complexity of coordinating multiple independent systems.
4Loss of information
If telemetry techniques are used for enhanced communication, then real-time information sharing is achieved, but manual configuration requirements increase setup time
Solution Approach 1:
The breathing apparatus is pre-configured with incident session parameters, communication protocols, and data transmission settings before deployment. The system automatically establishes connections and begins transmitting data as soon as it enters the incident environment, eliminating the need for manual configuration during the time-critical deployment phase.
Solution Approach 2:
The telemetry system performs self-configuration by automatically detecting the incident environment, selecting appropriate communication channels, and establishing data transmission protocols without manual intervention. The breathing apparatus self-manages its connection to the central system and other devices in the incident network, reducing setup time while maintaining full information sharing capabilities.
Data Source
Figure 1~2
Figure 3
Figure 4
AI summary
There is provided a method for handling incident information by a first node of a network. The first node is deployed at an incident response location, and is configured to operate as a transceiver between a local or remote first entity associated to an incident handling operator and breathing apparatuses associated to deployed personnel. When determining that a breathing apparatus is within a connection range of the first node, an incident session is established. Initial information associated with the incident is relayed by the node towards the first entity, while commands are relayed to the breathing apparatuses.