Remote Emergency Beacon Activation via SAR Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional emergency radio beacons require manual activation, which may not be suitable for search and rescue operations, especially when the person or vessel in distress is unable to activate the beacon manually.
Innovation Solution
A system for remote activation of emergency radio beacons by a Search and Rescue (SAR) party, comprising a controller, a receiver, and a positioning module that allows for remote activation and transmission of spatial positioning data, enabling the beacon to be activated and provide location information without user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual activation is required for emergency radio beacons, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability deteriorates when the person or vessel in distress is unable to activate the beacon manually
Solution Approach 1:
A remote activation system acts as an intermediary between SAR parties and the emergency radio beacon. The system includes a controller with a receiver that receives activation signals from SAR parties and automatically activates the beacon, eliminating the need for manual activation by the distressed person while maintaining system reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If remote activation capability is added to emergency radio beacons, then reliability improves for search and rescue operations, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The emergency radio beacon system is designed to support multiple activation methods including manual activation, automatic activation upon immersion or impact, and remote activation by SAR parties. This multi-functionality ensures the beacon can be activated through any available method depending on the situation, greatly enhancing adaptability while the modular design manages complexity.
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AI summary
Provided is a system 10 for remote activation of an emergency radio beacon by a Search and Rescue (SAR) party, the system 10 comprising a controller 12 operatively arranged in signal communication with an emergency radio beacon 14, a positioning module 16 arranged in signal communication with the controller 12 and configured to operatively provide spatial positioning data to the controller 12, and a receiver 18 arranged in signal communication with the controller 12 and configured to operatively receive an activation signal 20. The controller 12 is configured to activate the beacon 14 upon receipt of the activation signal 20 and to provide the spatial positioning data of a potentially lost or distressed party to the beacon 14 for transmission along with an emergency signal 22.