Mobile Alarm Device Automated Response Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current access control and intrusion detection systems require significant human intervention for remote identification, assessment, and response to alarms, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors, as well as limited ability to track response times and monitor responder safety.
Innovation Solution
A mobile alarm device system that automatically receives alarm messages, identifies and assigns responders, and tracks their responses without human intervention, using a network to send and receive messages, including automatic escalation and masking of alarms based on predetermined criteria.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If human monitoring personnel are used to interpret alarms and dispatch responders, then alarm response can be managed, but human error and limited capacity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system performs self-monitoring and self-dispatch by automatically interpreting alarm signals, identifying affected locations, selecting appropriate responders based on predefined criteria, and notifying them without requiring human monitoring personnel intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical human monitoring and dispatch system with an automated electronic system that uses computer processors, communication networks, and programmed algorithms to handle alarm response coordination
2Measurement precision
If multiple human interventions are required for alarm processing, then detailed monitoring is possible, but process time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures response protocols, responder assignments, and communication pathways before alarms occur, enabling immediate automated action when alarms trigger without requiring real-time human decision-making
Solution Approach 2:
The automated alarm system operates continuously without interruption, maintaining constant monitoring and immediate response capability without the delays inherent in human intervention cycles
3Productivity
If automated alarm dispatch is implemented, then response efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system integrates multiple functions including monitoring, interpretation, location identification, responder selection, communication, and timing tracking within a single unified platform, reducing overall system complexity despite increased functionality
4Loss of information
If human monitoring is used, then alarm assessment can be performed, but complete record of response times is unavailable
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically tracks and records all alarm response activities including dispatch timing, responder arrival times, and alarm clearance moments, providing complete feedback loops for performance measurement and continuous improvement
Data Source
AI summary
A method of responding to alarm includes receiving an alarm message from an alarm system at a site. The alarm message may indicate that an alarm has been triggered at the site. In response to receiving the alarm message, a responder may be identified to respond to the alarm. A call message may be automatically sent over a network to a mobile alarm device in the possession of the responder. A message may be received back from the mobile alarm device accepting the call message for the alarm. In some embodiments, the responder's response to the alarm (for example, time to arrive at the alarm, time to clear the alarm) is automatically timed and monitored based on messages received from the responder over the mobile alarm device.