Vehicle Hazard Interface for Faster Emergency Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rescue personnel face challenges in identifying vehicle hazards during emergency extractions, particularly in electric and hybrid vehicles, due to the need for manual searches and the time-sensitivity of rescue operations, which can lead to safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A computer system that receives collision data to identify the vehicle model, parses a database for hazard information, and generates a user interface displaying vehicle-specific hazards, using augmented or virtual reality to provide real-time information to responders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If responders manually search for vehicle hazard information using search engines and manufacturer websites, then they can identify potential hazards, but this process consumes valuable time during emergency rescue operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-loads and stores vehicle hazard information, including battery locations and high-voltage wire positions, in a local database before rescue operations begin. When a collision is detected, the system can immediately query this pre-prepared database without needing to perform manual web searches, thus providing hazard information instantly while maintaining accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system consisting of a database and automated information retrieval interface between the collision detection and hazard identification processes. This intermediary layer automatically matches collision data with corresponding vehicle schematics and hazard information, eliminating the need for responders to manually navigate manufacturer websites while ensuring accurate hazard identification
2Reliability
If responders use conventional manual methods to identify vehicle hazards, then they can access hazard information, but the process requires identifying the vehicle model which may be difficult if the vehicle has been damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing the collision detection system itself to automatically provide hazard information without requiring external manual intervention. The system uses sensors and onboard computers to detect the collision, automatically query the database using available vehicle identifiers, and present hazard information to responders, making the process independent of damaged vehicle components
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal system that can handle multiple vehicle types and damage scenarios through a single integrated platform. The database stores hazard information for various vehicle models, and the system can adapt to different collision scenarios and vehicle conditions, providing a unified solution that works regardless of specific vehicle damage patterns
3Reliability
If the system displays comprehensive vehicle hazard information, then responders can safely extract occupants, but the interface may become complex and difficult to use under emergency conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by customizing the information display based on the specific rescue scenario and vehicle type. Rather than showing all possible hazard information uniformly, the interface dynamically prioritizes and highlights the most relevant hazards for the current situation, such as emphasizing battery locations for electric vehicles or fuel tank positions for conventional vehicles, making the interface easier to use while maintaining comprehensive safety coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the hazard information into distinct, organized categories such as electrical hazards, structural weaknesses, and chemical risks. This segmentation allows the interface to present information in a structured, manageable format rather than as an overwhelming wall of text, improving usability while ensuring all critical safety information is conveyed
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AI summary
A computer system may include at least one memory and at least one processor in communication with the at least one memory. The processor may be programmed to: (1) receive collision data indicating that a vehicle has been involved in a collision; (2) identify, based upon the collision data, a model of the vehicle; (3) parse a database based upon the identified model of the vehicle to identify vehicle hazard information associated with the vehicle; (4) generate a user interface including the vehicle hazard information; and (5) provide content to a responder computing device that causes the responder computing device to display the vehicle hazard information.