Vehicle Controller Activating Cameras for Disaster Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for acquiring disaster information are limited, as in-vehicle cameras cannot be activated when vehicles are abandoned in disaster-affected areas, making it difficult to obtain essential video image data.
Innovation Solution
A controller and information processing system that activates an in-vehicle camera and sends video images to a server, allowing for real-time capture and analysis of disaster-affected areas even when no one is present, using sensors and communication modules to determine disaster impact and transmit data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a person enters a disaster-affected area to capture video images, then video image data can be acquired, but the person is exposed to danger and cannot enter devastatingly affected areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses in-vehicle cameras to capture video images of disaster-affected areas, creating a copy of the visual information without requiring personnel to physically enter dangerous zones. The captured images are then transmitted and stored on servers, providing remote access to disaster situation data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system consisting of in-vehicle cameras, communication modules, and servers that mediate between the disaster-affected area and personnel. This intermediary infrastructure enables information acquisition while keeping personnel safe from direct exposure to hazards.
2Reliability
If vehicles are abandoned in disaster-affected areas, then they remain stationary and safe, but the in-vehicle cameras cannot be activated to capture images
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables abandoned vehicles to activate their in-vehicle cameras automatically based on disaster detection algorithms. The system monitors sensor data (accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.) and autonomously decides when to capture and transmit images without requiring manual intervention from vehicle occupants or external operators.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent pre-configures vehicles with disaster detection algorithms and communication modules before disasters occur. When disasters happen, the system is already prepared to automatically detect the disaster conditions and activate cameras, eliminating the need for manual activation and ensuring immediate response.
3Loss of information
If conventional disaster information acquisition methods are used, then information can be obtained from posted sites, but real-time situational awareness in devastatingly affected areas cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous monitoring and automatic transmission of video images from multiple vehicles in disaster-affected areas. Rather than relying on periodic updates from posted sites, the system continuously captures and transmits real-time visual data, providing ongoing situational awareness and enabling immediate response to changing conditions.
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AI summary
A controller for a vehicle includes: a disaster determining section that determines presence or absence of damage caused by a disaster; and an activating section that activates a capturing section mounted on the vehicle. An information processing system is an information processing system that includes plural vehicles and a server. The vehicle activates the capturing section mounted on the vehicle at the time of the disaster, and sends a video image captured by the capturing section and location information to the server. The server accumulates the video images sent from the plural vehicles, and associates the video images with map information.