Emergency Vehicle Data Retrieval for Remote Occupant Verification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Emergency personnel face challenges in efficiently and safely obtaining vehicle information and occupant status during emergencies or traffic stops, as existing methods require manual verification, which is time-consuming and risky, especially when vehicles are damaged or occupants are unresponsive.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a mobile identification credential technology that allows first responders to remotely retrieve vehicle license details, occupant information, and sensor data from the stopped vehicle using a Mobile Digital Terminal or Police Mobile Computer, enabling communication between vehicles to access vital information without physical proximity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual verification of vehicle information and occupant status is performed by first responders, then information can be obtained, but the process is time-consuming and exposes responders to risk

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of vehicle information verificationVSAvoidtime for manual verification

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual verification process with an automated electronic information exchange system. First responder vehicles equipped with sensors and communication devices automatically retrieve and verify vehicle information (license plate, VIN, registration) and occupant status data from stopped vehicles and databases, eliminating the need for manual document checking and reducing verification time while maintaining accuracy

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables stopped vehicles to automatically provide their own identification and status information through onboard sensors and communication devices. The vehicle's license plate reader, VIN decoder, and occupant detection systems self-report data to first responders, allowing verification without manual intervention and reducing both time and risk exposure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Loss of information

If first responders approach stopped vehicles to verify information, then detailed information can be obtained, but responder safety is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompleteness of vehicle and occupant informationVSAvoidrisk to first responder safety

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary electronic communication system between first responder vehicles and stopped vehicles. Sensors, cameras, and data exchange protocols serve as intermediaries to transmit vehicle identification, registration, and occupant status information without requiring physical proximity, allowing complete information gathering while maintaining responder safety at a distance

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces the mechanical approach of physically approaching and manually inspecting vehicles with automated electronic information retrieval. License plate readers, VIN decoders, and occupant detection sensors automatically capture and transmit data, eliminating the need for responders to exit their vehicles and reducing exposure to potential hazards

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If physical documents are collected from occupants during stops, then verification can be performed, but the process is inefficient and resource-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of identity verificationVSAvoidefficiency of verification process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical process of physically collecting and manually verifying documents with automated electronic verification systems. Optical character recognition (OCR) technology scans and reads license plates and document information, while databases automatically verify registration and identity data, eliminating manual document handling and significantly improving verification efficiency while maintaining accuracy

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates electronic copies of vehicle identification and occupant information through automated scanning and data capture. Digital replicas of license plates, registration documents, and occupant data are transmitted electronically for verification, replacing the need for physical document collection and enabling rapid automated comparison against database records

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS11564088B2Vehicular communication of emergency information

Publication Date: 2023.01.24 THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SEC OF HOMELAND SECURITY

AI summary

A stopped vehicle information remote retrieval method includes an emergency personnel or first responder vehicle (FRV) establishing a vehicle connection between an infotainment system of a stopped vehicle and the FRV. The FRV sends a vehicle information request to the infotainment system of the stopped vehicle, via the vehicle connection, seeking release of vehicle information. The FRV obtains authentication of the vehicle information received in response to the vehicle information request. The FRV determines occupant status based on the vehicle information. The FRV communicates the passenger status to a first responder.