WiFi Holography for Emergency Interior Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies lack the capability to automatically initiate interior mapping of a location based on trigger inputs, which is crucial for emergency situations such as evacuations or locating a lost person.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of automated holography using WiFi radiation for interior mapping, triggered by events like weather incidents, public threats, or fires, utilizing sensors to detect triggering events and communicate with network nodes to generate real-time interior maps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If automated interior mapping using WiFi radiation is implemented, then response time for emergency situations is reduced, but device complexity and system requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated interior mapping that initiates itself upon detecting emergency trigger inputs without requiring manual activation. Sensors mounted on access points automatically detect triggering events (weather events, public threats, fires, mass casualties) and initiate the mapping process, allowing the system to serve itself and eliminating delays associated with human intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent leverages existing WiFi access points and sensors to perform multiple functions: standard wireless communication and simultaneously automated interior mapping for emergencies. By making access points multi-functional, the system avoids adding dedicated specialized equipment, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining rapid response capability.
2Reliability
If sensors are mounted on access points for detecting triggering events, then detection coverage is improved, but installation complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines sensors with existing WiFi access points into integrated units. Rather than installing separate sensor systems and communication infrastructure, the sensors are mounted on or integrated with access points that already exist in the environment. This merging approach expands detection coverage while avoiding the complexity of dual separate installation systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The access point serves as an intermediary platform that hosts sensors and facilitates communication between the sensors and the mapping system. The access point mediates between the physical sensing function and the digital mapping function, simplifying installation by using the access point as a pre-established communication hub rather than requiring direct connections between all components.
3Productivity
If automated mapping initiates based on trigger inputs, then operational speed is improved, but loss of information may occur without proper trigger detection
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where sensors continuously monitor for triggering events and provide information back to the mapping system. This feedback loop ensures that trigger events are properly detected and communicated, preventing information loss while maintaining rapid automated response. The feedback from sensor detection to mapping initiation creates a reliable trigger-response mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
Sensors are pre-positioned and configured to detect specific triggering events before they occur. The system is prepared in advance with sensors mounted on access points throughout the area, so when an emergency event happens, the detection and mapping initiation occur immediately without delay for setup or configuration, thus preserving critical time information.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enables rapid and accurate interior mapping of locations during emergencies, facilitating quick response and decision-making by emergency services, potentially saving lives.
Implementation Method 1
The sensors may be of different types, including aural sensors for detecting noises, such as gunshots, visual sensors, vibration sensors
Implementation Method 2
automatic mapping of an interior of the location of the triggering event is performed using WiFi radiation
Data Source
AI summary
Automated holography using WiFi radiation may be triggered by an event such as a shooting, weather event, fire, or mass casualty. A method begins with sensors detecting a triggering event. The sensors may be mounted on access points, buildings, or other nearby structures. The sensors may be of different types, including aural sensors for detecting noises, such as gunshots, visual sensors, vibration sensors, and the like. The sensors then contact nodes within a predetermined distance of the triggering event using a network router. Additional nodes may include other access nodes within the predetermined distance, relays, repeaters, other network routers, and user devices. After contacting the applicable nodes, automatic mapping of an interior of the location of the triggering event is performed using WiFi radiation. The interior mapping of the location of the triggering event is then transmitted to at least one emergency service.