WO2016116861A2

WO2016116861A2 - System for enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle and methods employed thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2016116861A2
Application number: PCT/IB2016/050256
Authority: WO
Inventors: Srikanth LINGIDI
Original assignee: Lingidi Srikanth
Priority date: 2015-01-21
Filing date: 2016-01-20
Publication date: 2016-07-28
Also published as: WO2016116861A3

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards system and method for enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle. The system includes a security assembly including an emergency aid triggering unit configured for enabling an occupant of the vehicle to trigger an emergency signal and communicate an emergency aid request to an emergency service assistance providers, a real time location tracking unit, an inbuilt voice and video based communication establishing unit, whereby voice and video based communication establishing unit configured for enabling the occupant of the vehicle to initiate a voice call; and a video call with an emergency service assistance providers; a security device activity analysing unit, whereby the coloured lighting of the switch or button is configured for enabling the occupant in the vehicle to know about the working condition of the security device; A server unit in communication with the security assembly configured to track the location of the vehicle and analyze images of the occupant and the driver for identifying an emotion expression on the face of the occupant and the drive to dynamically determine an emergency aid request without consent of the occupant and the driver and determine an authenticity of the emergency aid request.

Description

SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED SECURITY OF OCCUPANTS IN A VEHICLE AND

METHODS EMPLOYED THEREOF

TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] The present disclosure relates generally to security systems and methods in vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and method employed for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle.

BACKGROUND

[002] Improvisation of technology has led to the introduction of several security and safety systems for the vehicles in recent times. With the development of technology the security systems are trending accordingly with a GPS and an alarm equipped in the security system. With the implementation of GPS-based devices the security systems have been elevated to a new level. These devices are of a great use for vehicles like cars which are not so alert in terms of security systems.

[003] The major problem with the conventional alarm systems is that they only activate the vehicle horn and flash the lights that are influenced to a small proximity. These security systems are lacking in providing a safe and secure system for the user by notifying the security authorities in an emergency situation, like kidnappings, car-jacking, and other assaults while driving alone or otherwise hiring a vehicle. Also these security systems do not have any means to decide the working condition of the safety device as this helps the commuter to be alert.

[004] In the light of aforementioned discussion there exist a system and method that would ameliorate or overcome the above mentioned limitations.

BRIEF SUMMARY [005] The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identify key/critical elements of the invention or delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[006] The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identify key/critical elements of the disclosure or delineate the scope of the disclosure. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a system for enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle and methods employed thereof.

[007] According to an exemplary aspect, the system includes a security assembly comprising of an emergency aid triggering unit configured for enabling an occupant of the vehicle to trigger an emergency signal and communicate the emergency aid request to the emergency service assistance providers.

[008] According to an exemplary aspect, the security assembly includes a real time location tracking unit.

[009] According to an exemplary aspect, the security assembly includes an inbuilt voice and video based communication establishing unit, whereby voice and video based communication establishing unit configured for enabling the occupant of the vehicle to initiate a voice call; and a video call with emergency service assistance providers.

[0010] According to an exemplary aspect, the security assembly includes a microphone and a speaker unit.

[0011] According to an exemplary aspect, the security assembly includes an image capturing unit configured to dynamically capture images of the occupant and the driver at predetermined time intervals.

[0012] According to an exemplary aspect, the system includes a server unit in communication with the security assembly configured to track the location of the vehicle, and analyze images of the occupant and the driver for identifying an emotion on the face of the occupant and the driver to dynamically determine an emergency aid request without the consent of the occupant and the driver and further determine the authenticity of the emergency aid request.

[0013] According to an exemplary aspect, the system includes an application configured in a computing device of an occupant in the vehicle, wherein triggering a panic icon in the computing device triggers an emergency signal and communicates an emergency aid requirement to emergency service assistance providers.

[0014] According to another exemplary aspect, the system includes a security device activity analysing unit positioned in the security equipped vehicle which would enable the occupant to determine the activity of the security device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals have been used to designate like elements, and wherein:

[0016] FIG. 1 represents an overview of a system for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle, according to a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 2 represents a block diagram of a system for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle, according to a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 3 represents a block diagram of a computing device based system for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle, according to a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 4 represents a flow chart of a method employed for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle using a security assembly, according to a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 5 represents a flow chart of a method employed for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle using the application configured in the computing device of the occupant, according to a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 6 represents a flow chart depicting a security device activity analysing unit according to a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0023] The use of "including", "comprising" or "having" and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms "a" and "an" herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the use of terms "first", "second", and "third", and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 1 is a diagram 100 depicting an overview of a system for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle, according to a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The system comprises of a security assembly equipped in the vehicle 101. The occupants of the vehicle may be allowed to raise an emergency aid request and also establish a voice call and/or video call with the emergency aid assistance center executive. The executive may communicate with the occupants in the vehicle to understand the type of emergency and determine the authenticity of the received emergency aid request. The location of the vehicle may be tracked and displayed on the computing device 103 operated by the executive. The security assembly equipped in the vehicle 101 is configured to establish a voice call with the emergency aid service providing center computing device 105. The security assembly equipped in the vehicle 101 may also be configured to communicate the emergency to the operations team computing device 107 through a SMS and/or voice call for receiving an emergency aid. The security assembly equipped in the vehicle 101, the computing device 103 operated by the executive, emergency aid service providing center computing device 105, and operations team computing device 107 are all connected over a network 109. The network 109 here may be referred to as any telecommunication network (GSM, CDMA, Internet), without limiting the scope of the disclosure. According to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the driver of the vehicle is enabled to register with the system and provide the details including but not limited to name, contact number, photograph, and the driving vehicle details.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 2 is a diagram 200 depicting a block diagram of a system for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle. The security assembly 102 includes an emergency aid triggering unit 102a, a real time location tracking unit 102b, a microphone and speaker unit 102c, a voice and video based communication establishing unit 102d, an image capturing unit 102e and a security device activity analysing unit 102f. The security assembly 102 connected to a server unit 103a is connected to the computing device 103 operated by the executive through the network 109. [0026] The emergency aid triggering unit 102a may be made with extra durable material one which is of high grade quality and enables the occupant initially trigger an emergency signal and communicate the emergency aid request to an emergency service assistance providers (for example to emergency aid assistance center executive). The emergency aid triggering unit 102a is positioned on the left plank above the seatbelt of the vehicle or at other preferred locations reachable to the occupant.

[0027] The real time location racking unit 102b (for example GPS device) is configured to track the location of the vehicle in real time and may include a SIM card for establishing a voice call with the emergency aid service providing center computing device 105, and the computing device 103 operated by the executive. The emergency aid service providing center computing device 105 here may be referred to a police station/control room, without limiting the scope of the disclosure. The real time location racking unit 102b may be equipped with a battery unit.

[0028] The microphone and speaker unit 102c is positioned in the vehicle for enabling the occupant to talk to the emergency aid assistance center executive on initiating the voice call through the real time location racking unit 102b. This enables the emergency aid assistance center executive to provide preliminary emergency aid before arrival of the operations team.

[0029] The voice and video based communication establishing unit 102d enables the user to communicate with the emergency aid assistance center executive through a video call in real time.

[0030] The image capturing unit 102e is configured to dynamically capture images of the occupant and the driver at predetermined time intervals and transmitted to the server unit 103a. The images may be captured without the consent of the occupant and the driver in the vehicle.

[0031] The security device activity analysing unit 102f may be positioned in the security equipped vehicle which would enable the occupant to determine the activity of the security device. The device is configured with a green button/ switch and may be added with a light- emitting diode (LED) and the like without limiting the scope of the disclosure. The lighting up of the green button/ switch would enable the occupant in the security equipped vehicle to know that the security system is in working condition. Else the occupant may be alert about the non- working condition of the security system.

[0032] The server unit 103 a, is configured to receive the location coordinates of the vehicle by communicating with the real time location tracking unit and display the location of the vehicle in the computing device 103 operated by the executive (FIG.l). The server unit 103a is further configured to retrieve the images captured by the image capturing unit 102e and analyze images of the occupant and the driver for identifying an emotion on the face of the occupant and the drive to dynamically determine an emergency aid request without the consent of the occupant and the driver and may further determine the authenticity of the emergency aid request.

[0033] The server unit 103a may also be configured with a software application (also referred as application) for managing the occupant data and the location of the vehicle. The software application for receiving the emergency aid request from the occupant as a SMS and/or voice call and display the computing device 103(FIG.l) is operated by an executive. The SMS and/or voice call may be generated on triggering the emergency aid triggering unit 102a (FIG.l). The executive may respond to the received SMS by initiating the voice call with the occupant using the real time location tracking unit 102b and microphone and speaker unit 102c and the voice and video based communication establishing unit 102d. According to an exemplary aspect, if the driver and the occupant do not respond to the executive, the executive may trigger an immobilizer to halt the vehicle and intimate the emergency situation to the emergency aid service providing center computing device 105 and operations team computing device 107.

[0034] The server unit 103 a is configured to be accessed as the web based platform and/or mobile based platform for enabling the executive and the emergency aid service providing center to monitor the movement of the vehicles in real time. The emergency aid service providing centres may be provided with secured login details to login to the server unit and monitor the movement of the vehicles and also view the details of the driver, booking details of the vehicle, details of the occupant, starting location of the vehicle and the destination location of the vehicle.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 3 is a block diagram 300 representing a computing device based system for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle, according to a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The occupants of the vehicle may be allowed to raise an emergency aid request by activating a "Panic" icon displayed in the computing device 104 of the occupant. The occupant may be allowed to download application from the server unit 103 a (FIG. 2). The application displays a "Panic" icon on the computing device 104 of the occupant and enables to raise an emergency aid request as SMS and/or voice call to the emergency aid assistance center executive. The executive may respond to the received SMS and/or voice call by initiating and/or answering the voice call with the computing device of the occupant. The application is configured in the computing device 104 of the occupant which is enabled to establish a voice call with the emergency aid service providing center computing device 105 and communicate the emergency to the operations team computing device 107. The application further enables the occupant to intimate the emergency aid request to registered contact numbers of the occupant or to the selected list of contact numbers (for example friends and relatives) saved in the address book of the computing device 104 of the occupant. The application further enables the occupant to book a vehicle for trip and share the details of trip and the hired vehicle with the selected list of contact numbers over the social network.

[0036] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the vehicle may be provided with a label (for example card or a sticker or a tag) comprising decodable code (for example QR code, bar code) for retrieving the details of the driver of the vehicle. The computing device 104 of the occupant comprises of decoding applications which may scan and retrieve the details associated with the decodable code. The label may also include instructions for retrieving the details of the driver of the vehicle. The instructions may include SMS a predetermined number for retrieving the details of the driver, initiate a voice call for retrieving the details of the driver, toll free number details for retrieving the details of the driver, and instruction for initiating a missed call to the predefined number for retrieving the details of the driver. This instruction would enable the occupant using a computing device not capable of reading the decodable code to retrieve the details of the driver.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 4 is a flow chart 400 representing a method employed for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle using a security assembly, according to a non- limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The method starts at step 402 by triggering an emergency aid request by an occupant of the vehicle to the emergency service assistance providers using the emergency aid triggering unit. The method continues to step 404 by tracking the location of the vehicle. The method continues to step 406, wherein the emergency aid assistance center executive establishes a voice and/or video based call with the driver and occupant to understand the type of emergency and determine the authenticity of the received emergency aid request. A validation is performed at step 408 whether the call is answered. If the call is answered by the occupant and/or driver, the method continues to step 410 wherein the executive collects the emergency details and responds accordingly and direct the emergency aid service providing center and communicate the operations team if required. If the call is not answered, the method continues to step 412 wherein the executive alerts the emergency aid service providing center and communicates to the operations team to provide the required emergency aid.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 5 is a flow chart 500 representing a method employed for an enhanced security of occupants in a vehicle using the application configured in the computing device of the occupant, according to a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The method starts at step 502 by triggering an emergency aid request by an occupant of the vehicle to emergency service assistance providers using "Panic" icon of the application configured in the computing device. The method continues to step 504 by tracking the location of the vehicle. The method continues to step 506, wherein the emergency aid assistance center executive establishes a voice and/or video based call with the occupant to understand the type of emergency and determine the authenticity of the received emergency aid request. A validation is performed at step 508 whether the call is answered. If the call is answered by the occupant, the method continues to step 510 wherein the executive collects the emergency details and responds accordingly and directs to the emergency aid service providing center and communicates it to the operations team if required. If the call is not answered, the method continues to step 512 wherein the executive alerts the emergency aid service providing center and communicates the operations team to provide the required emergency.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 6 is a flow diagram 600 depicting the method involved in the working of the security device activity analysing unit. The method starts at step 601 wherein the device is identified by the occupant of the vehicle 101. Further the occupant presses a button which is coloured and is enabled with a light embedded in it at step 603. Further the occupant checks if the button is lit or not at step 605. If yes, then the occupant may continue with the journey as in step 607. In case the button fails to light up then the step 603 is repeated.

[0040] Although the present disclosure has been described in terms of certain preferred embodiments and illustrations thereof, other embodiments and modifications to preferred embodiments may be possible that are within the principles and spirit of the invention. The above descriptions and figures are therefore to be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive.

[0041] Thus the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and includes both combinations and sub combinations of the various features described herein above as well as variations and modifications thereof, which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A security system of a vehicle comprising: a security assembly: an emergency aid triggering unit configured for enabling an occupant of the vehicle to trigger an emergency signal and communicate an emergency aid request to an emergency service assistance providers; a real time location tracking unit; an inbuilt voice and video based communication establishing unit, whereby voice and video based communication establishing unit configured for enabling the occupant of the vehicle to initiate at least one of: a voice call; and a video call with an emergency service assistance providers; and an image capturing unit configured to dynamically capture images of the occupant and the driver at predetermined time intervals; a security device activity analysing unit, whereby the coloured lighting of the switch or button is configured for enabling the occupant in the vehicle to know about the working condition of the security device; a server unit in communication with the security assembly configured to track the location of the vehicle; and analyze images of the occupant and the driver for identifying an emotion expression on the face of the occupant and the drive to dynamically determine an emergency aid request without consent of the occupant and the driver; and determine an authenticity of the emergency aid request.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the security assembly further comprising a microphone and speaker unit.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the real time location tracking unit comprising a immobilizer.

4. A vehicle occupant security system comprising: an application configured in a computing device of an occupant in the vehicle, wherein triggering a panic icon in the computing device triggers an emergency signal and communicate an emergency aid requirement to an emergency service assistance providers; and a real time location tracking unit comprising an inbuilt voice and video based communication establishing unit, whereby voice and video based communication establishing unit configured for enabling the occupant of the vehicle to initiate at least one of: a voice call; and a video call with an emergency service assistance providers.

5. The system of claim 4 wherein the application configured to detect the presence of the occupant in the vehicle and establish a communication with the emergency service assistance providers.

A method comprising: triggering an emergency aid request by an occupant of the vehicle to an emergency service assistance providers; initiating at least one of: a voice call; and a video call with an emergency service assistance providers to determine an authenticity of the emergency aid request;

A method comprising: dynamically capture images of the occupant and the driver in the vehicle at predetermined time intervals; and analyzing images of the occupant and the driver for identifying an emotion expression on the face of the occupant and the drive to dynamically determine an emergency aid request without consent of the occupant and the driver; and determine an authenticity of the emergency aid request.