TWM679271U - Smart disaster relief assistance device - Google Patents

Abstract

A smart disaster relief assistance device includes a main body, a main control module, a sensing module, at least one timing display module, at least one light warning module, and at least one buzzer alarm module. The main body is equipped with the main control module, sensing module, timing display module, light warning module, and buzzer alarm module. By coordinating calculations between the main control module and related modules, this system monitors the operation time and safety status of firefighters after they enter the fire scene. When a firefighter activates the device using their dedicated RFID card, the timing module begins operation, automatically switching between different colored warning lights and buzzer alerts according to preset time intervals to remind external commanders whether firefighters are in a safe, alert, or dangerous state. This invention effectively complements the functions of existing personal safety alarms for firefighters, reducing the risk of personnel entrapment and injury, and improving the overall safety of disaster relief operations.

Description

Smart disaster relief assistance device

This invention relates to a disaster relief assistance device, specifically a smart disaster relief assistance device that can monitor the safety status of firefighters upon entering a fire scene, combining intelligent disaster prevention and personal safety monitoring functions.

Firefighting and disaster relief operations are highly dangerous. When firefighters enter a fire scene, they not only face complex environments such as high temperatures, dense smoke, landslides, and insufficient oxygen, but also frequently encounter accidents due to low visibility, disrupted communication, and insufficient time management.

To ensure the safety of firefighters, the industry now widely adopts Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) as basic protective equipment. These devices, such as the electronic alarm from MSA in the United States, use motion sensors to detect the wearer's movements. If the wearer remains stationary for a certain period, a high-decibel alarm automatically activates to alert colleagues that the person may be unconscious or trapped.

However, this type of pass device has at least the following technical drawbacks:

1. Passive Alarm Limitation: The PASS system only triggers an alarm when it detects "no action," failing to reflect the real-time operational time and oxygen usage of firefighters at the fire scene. By the time the alarm sounds, it is often a passive response after an accident has occurred, making timely prevention difficult.

2. Lack of Time and Energy Management: Existing devices do not integrate timing and time warning functions, failing to alert firefighters and commanders to the safe time intervals for entering a fire scene. The usable time of a typical self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for firefighting is approximately 40 to 50 minutes, but in high heat and strenuous activity, the actual usable time can be significantly shortened. Without timely reminders, this can easily lead to the danger of oxygen depletion.

3. Insufficient external monitoring: Traditional PASS devices mostly operate individually, only issuing audible warnings and lacking remote data transmission or status display mechanisms. Commanders find it difficult to monitor the status, location, and remaining time of each firefighting team outside the fire scene in real time.

4. Lack of integrated perception and visual cues: Current technology does not integrate optical warning modules, relying solely on sound to differentiate hazard levels. In situations with high noise levels and poor visibility at fire scenes, its effectiveness is limited.

Furthermore, while some studies have proposed using wireless communication or GPS technology to monitor the location of firefighters, these systems are costly, bulky, and power-intensive, making them difficult to deploy or carry quickly on-site.

In conclusion, current personal safety alarms for firefighters and related disaster relief monitoring devices still suffer from problems such as slow response, lack of proactive monitoring, and insufficient warning levels, failing to meet the need for comprehensive and real-time safety auxiliary monitoring.

Therefore, recognizing the shortcomings of existing technology, the creator diligently researched, considered, improved, and innovated, resulting in this creation through countless practical experiments.

The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart disaster relief assistance device that can monitor the safety status of firefighters entering a fire scene in real time, combining intelligent disaster prevention and personal safety monitoring.

To achieve the above objectives, this invention comprises a main body, a main control module, a sensing module, at least one timing display module, at least one light warning module, and at least one buzzer alarm module. The main control module is disposed within the main body and has control circuitry. The sensing module is disposed within the main body and electrically connected to the main control module, used to sense the signal from the firefighter's RFID card and initiate the timing process. The system comprises the following components: a timing display module, electrically connected to the main control module, and a signal warning module, which displays different colored lights according to time intervals; and a buzzer alarm module, also electrically connected to the main control module, which sounds an alarm when a set threshold is reached. The timing display module is configured within the main body and electrically connected to the main control module to display the time after firefighters enter the fire scene.

The main control module coordinates calculations with related modules to monitor the real-time operation time and safety status of firefighters after they enter the fire scene. When firefighters activate the device using their dedicated RFID cards, the timing module begins operation, automatically switching between different colored warning lights and buzzer alerts according to preset time intervals to remind external commanders whether firefighters are in a safe, alert, or dangerous state.

This invention can effectively supplement the functions of existing personal safety alarms for firefighters, reducing the risk of personnel entrapment and injury, and improving the overall safety of disaster relief operations.

The following detailed explanations are provided through specific examples and diagrams.

10: The Body

20: Main Control Module

30: Sensing Module

31: RFID Card

40: Timer Display Module

50: Light Warning Module

60: Buzzer Alarm Module

70: Pause Switch

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional representation of this work.

Figure 2 is a block diagram of the control system in this creation.

Figure 3 is an example of the practical application of this creation.

Please refer to Figures 1, 2, and 3. This invention includes a main unit 10, a main control module 20, a sensing module 30, at least one timing display module 40, at least one indicator light warning module 50, and at least one buzzer alarm module 60. These will be explained in detail below:

The main control module 20 is configured within the body 10 and includes control circuitry.

The sensing module 30 is configured on the main body 10 and electrically connected to the main control module 20, used to sense the signal of the firefighter's RFID card 31 and initiate a timing program.

The timing display module 40 is configured on the main body 10 and electrically connected to the main control module 20 to display the time since firefighters entered the fire scene.

The indicator light module 50 is disposed on the main body 10 and electrically connected to the main control module 20, displaying different colored lights according to time intervals.

The buzzer alarm module 60 is configured on the main body 10 and electrically connected to the main control module 20. It emits a buzzer alarm when a preset critical time value is reached.

In one embodiment, the warning light module 50 includes at least one RGB light that illuminates green, blue, and red lights respectively according to different time zones.

In one embodiment, the buzzer alarm module 60 is a buzzer used to activate synchronously when the light warning module 50 displays a red light.

In one embodiment, the main control module 20 is electrically connected to a pause switch 70 to pause the timing without resetting the original time data.

In one embodiment, the main control module 20, the sensing module 30, the timing display module 40, the indicator warning module 50, and the buzzer alarm module 60 are electrically connected to a power module (not shown) for power supply.

In one embodiment, the power module is a portable power bank.

Therefore, it can be guaranteed to be easy to carry and provide a stable power supply during disaster relief.

In one embodiment, the main control module 20 can be combined with a GPS positioning module or a Bluetooth communication module.

This allows external command centers to monitor the location and status of firefighters in real time.

The above describes the components and their assembly of this invention. Next, the features and functions of this invention will be introduced as follows:

In practical applications, before entering a fire scene, firefighters use RFID cards 31 (or their work IDs) to activate the sensing module 30. Upon receiving the signal, the main control module 20 activates the timing display module 40 to begin a countdown.

Five minutes after firefighters entered the fire scene, the warning light module 50 turned green and remained so for eighteen minutes, indicating that the firefighters had sufficient oxygen and were in a safe condition. This further explains that firefighters need to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) while on fire duty; this equipment is self-contained and can be used for approximately forty minutes.

After 18 minutes, the warning light module 50 changed from green to blue and remained so until 42 minutes. This light indicates that the safety status of firefighters has become more dangerous, serving as a warning to the commander outside the fire scene regarding the safety and condition of rescue personnel inside. Although fire breathing apparatus can be used for up to 40 minutes, to cope with various situations, if breathing becomes more rapid, firefighters may have to stay at the fire scene for a shorter time. Furthermore, the air cylinders carried by firefighters are heavy, and their physical strength is depleted more quickly. Therefore, the blue warning light function is necessary.

Forty-two minutes later, the warning light module 50 turned red, and the buzzer alarm module 60 sounded loudly. This indicates that the firefighters are in extremely dangerous condition, meaning they may be trapped in the fire. The red light and the alarm clearly inform the commander of the safety of those inside the fire, urging them to evacuate immediately to prevent endangering the lives of others besides those trapped.

To prevent accidental activation, this device also includes a pause switch 70, which can temporarily interrupt the timer without resetting the time data, ensuring safe operation.

In summary, this invention utilizes a main control module (20 pairs of related modules) for collaborative calculations to monitor the real-time operation time and safety status of firefighters after entering the fire scene. When firefighters activate the device using their dedicated RFID card (31), the timing module begins operation, automatically switching between different colored warning lights and buzzer alerts according to preset time intervals to remind external commanders whether firefighters are in a safe, alert, or dangerous state.

This invention can effectively supplement the functions of existing personal safety alarms for firefighters, reducing the risk of personnel entrapment and injury, and improving the overall safety of disaster relief operations.

The beneficial effects that this creation can produce are at least as follows:

1. Proactive alerts:

It can provide real-time time and status alerts during fire scene operations, changing the traditional passive waiting mode.

2. Multiple layers of safety warnings:

Provides visual and auditory warnings through both lights and buzzers, increasing on-site visibility.

3. Modular design:

Easy to maintain and highly stable.

4. Convenient to carry:

Powered by a portable power source, it facilitates on-site deployment and rapid startup.

5. Highly scalable: In the future, it can be integrated with GPS positioning, Bluetooth communication, or biometric technology to enhance command and monitoring capabilities.

The above examples are merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. In other words, all variations made within the scope of the listed patent applications should be included within the scope of this patent application.

10: The Body

30: Sensing Module

40: Timer Display Module

50: Light Warning Module

70: Pause Switch

Claims (7)

A smart disaster relief assistance device includes: One entity; A main control module is configured within the main body and includes control circuitry; A sensing module, configured on the main body and electrically connected to the main control module, is used to sense the signal of the firefighter's RFID card and initiate a timing program; At least one timing display module, configured on the main body and electrically connected to the main control module, is used to display the time since firefighters entered the fire scene; At least one indicator light module is configured on the main body and electrically connected to the main control module, displaying different colored lights according to time intervals; At least one buzzer alarm module is configured on the main unit and electrically connected to the main control module, and emits an alarm when a set critical time value is reached. The intelligent disaster relief assistance device as described in claim 1, wherein the indicator light module includes at least one RGB light that illuminates green, blue, and red lights respectively according to different time zones. As described in claim 1, the intelligent disaster relief assistance device includes a buzzer alarm module that is activated synchronously when the light warning module displays a red light. The intelligent disaster relief assistance device as described in claim 1, wherein the main control module is electrically connected to a pause switch to pause timing without resetting the original time data. The intelligent disaster relief assistance device as described in claim 1, wherein the main control module, the sensing module, the timing display module, the indicator warning module, and the buzzer alarm module are electrically connected to a power supply module, which supplies power to the device. The smart disaster relief assistance device as described in claim 5, wherein the power module is a portable power source. The smart disaster relief assistance device as described in claim 1, wherein the main control module can be integrated with a GPS positioning module or a Bluetooth communication module.