WO2019069248A1

WO2019069248A1 - A system and device to assist rescue and support personnel in emergencies

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Publication number: WO2019069248A1
Application number: PCT/IB2018/057678
Authority: WO
Inventors: Faisal Mohammed Ali Mohammed AL SHIMMARI
Original assignee: Al Shimmari Faisal Mohammed Ali Mohammed
Priority date: 2017-10-03
Filing date: 2018-10-03
Publication date: 2019-04-11

Abstract

There is provided a system for reducing a response time for rescue and support personnel to reach an emergency location comprising determining and transmitting location information of a user by a mobile device component (101), and a server component (103) for receiving the transmitted location information and preparing a three-dimensional (3D) map using the received location information for enabling the rescue and support personnel (105, 205) to locate individuals during an emergency. A zeppelin balloon (201) equipped with an imaging system is also described for monitoring a geographical area (207) and transmitting a plurality of images to a central server component (203) for determining presence of an emergency.

Description

A SYSTEM AND DEVICE TO ASSIST RESCUE AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL IN

EMERGENCIES

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a system and method for reducing a response time for rescue and support personnel to reach an emergency location, and more particularly, during the event of a building fire. The present invention further deals with enhancing fire fighting capabilities, and monitoring physiological parameters of rescue and support personnel on duty and responding to life threatening events.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Research and developments are extensively going on in order to determine adequate solutions to overcome fire attack in skyscrapers. Safety measures and standards in skyscrapers require substantial and continued improvements.

[0003] Considering skyscrapers or tall buildings with more than ten stories, accessibility for firefighting and evacuation procedures using ladders is difficult and non-feasible. Traditionally, helicopter initiatives were in use for fighting fires occurring in skyscrapers. However, employing helicopters to stop fire resulted in increase the fire since the amount of oxygen available affected the rate of burning. An operating helicopter provides a high concentration of oxygen that will in contrast, increase the flames of an ongoing fire. Hence, solutions are yet to be suggested for managing emergencies in skyscrapers or building taller than 100m. Challenges faced by rescue and support personnel when dealing with emergency situations involve field injuries, low response speeds, absence of smart notifications, pending completion of alarm systems and high costs involved in employing aviation technology.

[0004] Traditional systems employed determine locations of individuals through telephonic conversations which is not relaiable due to wrong informatuon provided by a paniccing individual. Panic affects the information exchanged during an emergency (risk of losing the connection and more time taken to expalin a situation). Existing system utilized fail to provide critical information pertaining to an emergency and its precise location. Such systems also do not provide any control or flexibility to the user to send an accurate position in which a particular user may be trapped or in danger.

[0005] Accordingly, there exists a need for an intelligent reporting system to detect and respond to emergencies from skyscrapers or any random location, within a targeted time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Therefore it is an object of the present invention to provide an intelligent reporting system to detect and respond to emergencies from skyscrapers or any random location within a targeted time and a device to assist rescue and support personnel during emergencies.

[0007] The present invention comprises a system for reducing a response time of a rescue and support personnel to reach an emergency location related to a user in an emergency, comprising a first mobile device component for automatically determining and transmitting location information of the user upon receipt of an emergency signal, wherein the location information comprises three dimensional coordinates (x,y,z) and a first server component in communication with the first mobile device component for receiving the transmitted location information from the first mobile device component and preparing a three-dimensional (3D) map using the received location information for enabling the rescue and support personnel to locate the user.

[0008] In an embodiment, the first mobile device component determines the location information of the user using a plurality of beacons or an indoor positioning system.

[0009] In another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of beacons utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) for activation of smart alerts, decision support and resource allocation to further assist in an evacuation requirement. [0010] In another embodiment of the present invention, a second mobile device component is in communication with the first server component for providing public officers through their respective mobile devices access to the three-dimensional (3D) map and directions to reach the user.

[0011] In another embodiment of the present invention, the emergency is a fire.

[0012] In another embodiment of the present invention, a fire detection system in communication with the first mobile device component provides the emergency signal upon detection of a fire.

[0013] In another embodiment of the present invention, the fire detection system comprises at least one of a heat sensor and an imaging system for detecting presence of a fire.

[0014] In another embodiment of the present invention, the fire detection system comprises a zeppelin balloon equipped with the imaging system for monitoring a geographical area and transmitting a plurality of images related to the geographical area, and a second server component in wireless communication with the imaging system for receiving and processing the plurality of images captured using the imaging system comprising determining presence of an emergency, and for generating and sending the emergency signal to the first mobile device component in case of detection of an emergency.

[0015] In another embodiment of the present invention, the imaging system is an infrared imaging system or a thermal imaging system.

[0016] In another embodiment of the present invention, the processing of the plurality of images by the second server component further comprises determining a z-coordinate location of the emergency based on the received plurality of images.

[0017] As another aspect of the present invention, a fire detection system comprises a zeppelin balloon equipped with an imaging system for monitoring a geographical area and transmitting a plurality of images related to the geographical area, and a server in wireless communication with the imaging system for receiving and processing the plurality of images captured using the imaging system comprising determining presence of a fire, and for generating an emergency signal in case of detection of a fire.

[0018] As another aspect of the present invention, is an emergency flying device or hover for enabling a pilot to fly the device to a fire location for fighting a fire or rescuing a person in the fire location, the device comprising a fire extinguishing grenade apparatus for firing a fire extinguishing grenade into the fire.

[0019] In another embodiment of the present invention, the flying device further comprises two shoe shaped compartments to enable the pilot to attain a stable and vertical standing position with respect to the flying device.

[0020] In another embodiment of the present invention, the flying device is in the form of a backpack.

[0021] In another embodiment of the present invention, the flying device or hover further comprise a control mechanism comprising joystick or multiple control buttons to enable the pilot flying the device.

[0022] In another embodiment of the present invention, the flying device further comprises a fireproof and temperature resistant oil reservoir.

[0023] In another embodiment of the present invention, the fire extinguishing grenade apparatus comprises a grenade machine and a grenade firing device coupled to the flying device or hover for firing the fire extinguishing grenade.

[0024] In another embodiment of the present invention, the flying device or hover further comprises a system for monitoring physiological parameters of the pilot, comprising a biosensor device for obtaining physiological data related to the pilot, a first database comprising mapping the biosensor device to the pilot for enabling to identify the pilot form a unique identifier associated to the biosensor device and a server component connected to the first database for monitoring the physiological parameters associated with the pilot.

[0025] In another embodiment of the present invention, the monitored physiological parameters comprise variations in blood pressure, body temperature and heartbeat of the rescue and support personnel.

[0026] In another embodiment of the present invention, the flying device or hover further comprises a smart helmet, a tactical parachute, a wrist mounted nonlethal weapon to assist in breaking barriers and a wearable device adapted to be worn by the pilot for measuring and transmitting the physiological data of the pilot to the server component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The subject matter that is regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the end of the specification. The foregoing and other aspects, features, and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which-

[0028] FIG. 1 shows the basic elements of the system in accordance with the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 2 denotes another embodiment of the system in accordance with the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 3 illustrates a grenade machine and a grenade firing device in accordance with the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 4 (a) and (b) shows a flying device structure in accordance with the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 5 shows an overall view of the solution workflow.

[0033] FIG. 6 illustrates a firefighting suit in accordance with the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 7 denotes a system for monitoring physiological parameters of rescue and support personnel in accordance with the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 8 denotes hardware and software specifications of the system in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] The aspects of the system or device in accordance with the present invention provide an intelligent reporting system to detect and respond to fire reports from skyscrapers within a targeted time and a device for rescue and support personnel during emergencies and will be described in conjunction with Figures 1-7. In the Detailed Description, reference is made to the accompanying figures, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized, and logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description, therefore, is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0037] In accordance with the present invention, a user carries and has easy access to a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device includes, but is not limited to, cellular telephones, mobile phones, smart phones, wireless devices, game devices, laptop computers, personal information devices, personal data assistants (PDA), hand-held devices, network appliances, internet appliances, two-way pagers, etc. The mobile communication device includes a first mobile application. The interactions for the first mobile application are typically completed through an Application Programming Interface (API). The API exports and imports critical data or shares data with authorized third parties based on the requirement. The first mobile application enables the user to send alerts or notification messages to a central command and control station or server component, using the mobile communication device, during the event of an emergency situation like a building fire.

[0038] FIG. 1 shows the basic elements of the system in accordance with the present invention. A user, during the event of an emergency situation, has the capability of sending an alert or notification message to a central command and control station or server component 103, through the first mobile application installed on the user's mobile communication device 101. The alert or notification message reaches the central command and control station 103 through a communication network which includes, but is not limited to, a cellular network, wireless data network, internet or PSTN phone system. [0039] The alert or notification message sent out by the first mobile application on the user's mobile communication device 101 on detection or encounter of an emergency situation, includes location information of the particular user of the mobile communication device. The location information includes three-dimensional (3D) position information of the mobile phone 101, which results in the central command and control station 103 receiving the (x, y, z) coordinates of a user trapped in an unsafe situation. The precise location of a user is thus obtained by authorities or rescue and support personnel 105. As shown in FIG. 1, alerts or notifications are instantaneously sent out by the first mobile application to the central command and control station or server 103, on detection of an emergency situation like a fire within a building. An Application Programming Interface (API) at the central command and control station enables interactions between the mobile application and the central server.

[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first mobile application present on the user's mobile communication device 101 determines and transmits an updated (x, y) location of the user and the user manually provides their z location, which is the floor level on which the user is presently located during an emergency situation. The central command and control station or server 103 receives the alert or notification message transmitted from the user's mobile communication device 101 and maps the received location information on a 3D map for enabling the authorities or rescue and support personnel 105 to locate individuals during an emergency. The first mobile application also enables users in danger to send and receive voice messages to and from the central command and control station or server 103, during high emergency situations.

[0041] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the first mobile application is capable of performing indoor tracking of a user. In order to aid the application to perform indoor tracking and to adequately provide a user's z direction coordinate, installation of a plurality of beacons or an indoor positioning system is required. The plurality of beacons and the indoor positioning system utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for activation of smart alerts, decision support and resource allocation to further assist in an evacuation requirement. This application of indoor positioning is advantageous especially in the event of a terrorist attack or a kidnapping event where a user is being held hostage.

[0042] In another embodiment, a second mobile application is installed and available for use on a mobile communication device used by public rescue officers like fire-fighters or military personnel. This second mobile application is linked and in communication with the first mobile application and the central command and control station or server 103, to allow access to the 3D map which displays location information received from a user in danger. The central command and control station or server 103 comprises of a control dashboard to monitor all incoming requests. The interactions for the second mobile application are typically completed through an Application Programming Interface (API). This second mobile application further provides a shortest possible route for the public officers or rescue personnel to reach the trapped or imperiled users as soon as possible, during an emergency situation. The second mobile application enables rescue and support personnel to substantially cut response time, or reach an emergency location and respond to fire alerts in buildings with multiple stories, within a national agenda targeted time.

[0043] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention and as illustrated in FIG. 2, zeppelin balloons or dirigible balloons 201 are deployed for monitoring buildings 207 and detecting occurrence of an emergency situation like a building fire. The zeppelin balloon or lighter -than-air balloon structure 201, is capable of navigating through the air using its own power, and allows uninterrupted surveillance for buildings or skyscrapers. The zeppelin balloon 201 monitoring and navigating above a particular geographical area is equipped with an imaging system for continuous building or skyscraper surveillance in order to detect unwanted emergency situations like fires. Obtaining image data from an area facing an emergency situation will help to substantially reduce delays in responding to the emergency as real-time images received from an affected geographical area is of significant value to rescue and support personnel. The imaging system includes, but is not limited to, infrared (IR) imaging or thermal imaging, video or still imaging, etc.

[0044] Analyzing thermal images received from a geographical area facing an emergency situation like a building fire, will display hotspots or patterns of the spreading fire. Falcon view images or bird's- eye view images are taken using thermal imaging techniques and the images are instantaneously broadcasted or communicated to a central command and control station or server 203. The image data reaches the central command and control station 203 through a communication network which includes, but is not limited to, a wireless data network or internet system. The central command and control station or server 103 comprises of a control dashboard to monitor all incoming requests. [0045] The central command and control station or server 203 is adapted to interpret the received thermal images and determine the location and pattern of a fire. As shown in FIG. 2, once an emergency situation has been detected, the imaging information as received from the zeppelin balloons 201 is sent to central command and control station or server 203, thus enabling rescue and support personnel 205 to locate and reach the emergency site.

[0046] In another embodiment, a fire detection system is disclosed in communication with the first mobile device component for providing the emergency signal upon detection of a fire. The fire detection system comprises at least one of a heat sensor and an imaging system for detecting presence of a fire.

[0047] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a localization system is present for determining a specific level (z coordinate) of the fire using a localization technique such as triangulation, based on the thermal or infrared images received. Using localization methods such as triangulation, distances and relative positions of points spread over an area under surveillance is precisely determined. Hence, based on the received images, central command and control station or server 203 determines the location and pattern of a fire. A mobile application is installed and available for use on a mobile communication device used by public rescue officers like fire -fighters or military personnel 205. The mobile communication device includes, but is not limited to, cellular telephones, mobile phones, smart phones, wireless devices, game devices, laptop computers, personal information devices, personal data assistants (PDA), hand-held devices, network appliances, internet appliances, two-way pagers, etc.

[0048] The mobile application is linked and in communication with the central command and control station or server 203, to allow rescue and support personnel 205 to receive location information regarding the detected emergency situation. This mobile application further provides a shortest possible route to the rescue and support personnel 205 to reach the trapped or imperiled individuals as soon as possible. This mobile application will enable rescue and support personnel 205 to substantially cut response time, or reach an emergency location and respond to fire alerts in buildings with multiple stories, within a national agenda targeted time. In an embodiment of the present invention, the AI (Artificial Intelligence) framework is applicable on both the first and second mobile applications, and enables recognizing a user's behavior using the user's voice tones and recognizing keywords used by the user in a chat to analyze the severity of a situation.

[0049] It is also an objective of the present invention to provide a system for enhancing firefighting capabilities of rescue and support personnel. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a flying device or hover is designed for use by a fire -fighter for fighting a fire. The flying device, in particular, helps rescue and support personnel to fight fires occurring within skyscrapers or buildings taller than 100m. The flying device structure is built using a high temperature resisting material and comprises an embedded and fireproof oil reservoir adapted to resist high temperatures. The flying device structure is implemented in several ways, as shown in FIG. 4. Considering a first configuration of the flying device and as illustrated in FIG. 4(a), the rescue and support person or officer 401 is able to insert their feet within shoe shaped compartments 403 which enable the rescue and support person to attain a stable and vertically standing position, with respect to the flying device structure. The flying device is further accompanied with a control device 405 which takes a form of a joystick or multiple control buttons which aid the rescue and support person 401 to maneuver and fly to required heights, in order to tackle an emergency.

[0050] A second configuration of the flying device as illustrated in FIG. 4(b) requires the rescue and support person or officer 401 to wear the device as a backpack 407, through which the rescue and support person obtains access to a control structure 409 which is a part of the flying device. This control structure 409 takes a form of a joystick or multiple control buttons which aid the rescue and support person to maneuver and fly to required heights, in order to tackle an emergency.

[0051] Further, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a fire extinguishing grenade apparatus comprising a grenade machine or launcher 301 and a grenade firing device 303 coupled to the flying device is adapted to allow a fire -fighter to shoot fire extinguishing grenades. As shown in FIG. 3, on the outbreak of a fire, the grenade 305 is heated up and components of a chemical liquid burst the special glass of the grenade container and the fire extinguishing liquid is sprinkled into the fire through the flame. The flying hover as shown in FIG. 4 enables fire-fighters to access skyscrapers involved in an emergency situation like a fire. Rescue and support personnel on flying hovers integrate via a common operation with the task force management through communicating data, voice and video, altitude information, longitude information, velocity measurements and destination information.

[0052] In accordance with the above embodiment of the present invention, a user carries and has easy access to a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device includes, but is not limited to, cellular telephones, mobile phones, smart phones, wireless devices, game devices, laptop computers, personal information devices, personal data assistants (PDA), hand-held devices, network appliances, internet appliances, two-way pagers, etc. The mobile communication device includes a first mobile application. The interactions for the first mobile application are typically completed through an Application Programming Interface (API). The first mobile application enables the user to send alerts or notification messages to a central command and control station or server component, using the mobile communication device, during the event of an emergency situation like a building fire. The alert or notification message reaches the central command and control station through a communication network which includes, but is not limited to, a cellular network, wireless data network, internet or PSTN phone system. The alert or notification message sent out by the first mobile application on the user's mobile communication device on detection or encounter of an emergency situation, includes location information of the particular user of the mobile communication device.

[0053] An Application Programming Interface (API) at the central command and control station enables interactions between the mobile application and the central server. The API exports and imports critical data or shares data with authorized third parties based on the requirement. The flying device or hover as shown in FIG. 4 is linked and in communication with the central command and control station. This enables the central command and control station to continuously communicate with the rescue and support personnel using the flying device on receiving alerts or notification messages from a user in danger. The central command and control station communicates useful location information to the flying device on the basis of several portal and geo-fencing reports which use the global positioning system (GPS) or radio frequency identification (RFID) to define geographical boundaries of an area under danger. The information received from the first mobile application on the user's mobile communication device is forwarded to regional command and control rooms to coordinate instantaneous responses to emergencies like skyscrapers fires. A shortest possible route is also communicated to the rescue and support personnel to reach the trapped or imperiled individuals as soon as possible, which enables rescue and support personnel to substantially cut response time, or reach an emergency location and respond to fire alerts in buildings with multiple stories, within a national agenda targeted time.

[0054] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, as a measure to cut down on the response time, intelligent resource allocation of task management force or rescue and support personnel is performed. This intelligent resource allocation is based on historical incident locations or hotspots, location based on peak hours (incident clock) and fastest route determination (or least response time). A geographic information system (GIS) based situational awareness involves a support decision making process through a visual common operating picture which involves incident location, first responder location, crime location, CCTV location and landmark locations including hospitals, schools, etc. FIG. 5 shows an overall view of the solution workflow wherein 501 shows a user pressing an emergency button (or SOS button) to instantaneously send the user's current location to a central command and control server and to raise an emergency request for help. Following this step, force task management is informed of the emergency (step 502) and the central command and control server 503 coordinate with each other to inform local civil security 504 of the emergency and to provide help without any delays.

[0055] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention and as denoted in FIG. 6, a firefighting suit 600 for a fire fighter using the flying device comprises the fire extinguishing grenade apparatus shown in FIG. 3. The firefighting suit may also comprise safety gear, smart helmet 601, smart glasses and a tactical parachute 603, to support and further enhance the capabilities of rescue and support personnel. Additionally, nonlethal bullets are shot from a wrist-mounted gun or nonlethal weapon 605 coupled to the fire fighter on the flying hover, in order to break building windows or any barriers when necessary. The suit also comprises a wearable device capable of measuring and transmitting live physiological readings of the rescue and support personnel to the server component. The fire fighter is also equipped with a laser beam to enable targeted fire -grenade shots from a fire fighter's wrist to control the spreading fire or to enable evacuation in skyscrapers. [0056] In addition to enhancing firefighting capabilities of rescue and support personnel, it is an objective of the present invention to monitor physiological parameters of rescue and support personnel on duty and respond to life threatening events. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a network of biosensor devices 607 are uniquely identified and employed on public officers or rescue and support personnel like fire fighters through the firefighting suit 600 to measure physiological parameters of the public officers and to send the readings to a central command and control unit or server component for further processing and action. Physiological parameters or health parameters like variations in blood pressure, body temperature and heart beat are continuously monitored by biosensors employed on the rescue personnel. A fire-fighting rated suit designed with biosensors is shown in FIG. 6. Data as received from the network of biosensor devices are transmitted to a central command and control station or server 703, as depicted in FIG. 7. The central command and control station or server comprises two databases.

[0057] A first database is present which comprises a list of biosensor devices mapping the unique identifiers of the biosensor devices to their respective public officer or rescue and support personnel. A second database comprises a list of public officers on duty at any particular date and time. The second database comprises an indication on which public officers or rescue and support personnel are in a given emergency situation such as fire situation or war situation. Further, the central command and control station or server or a task force management application is connected to the first and second databases for determining particular public officers or rescue and support personnel on duty and monitoring the biological and physiological or health parameters associated to the identified rescue and support personnel. Continuous monitoring is performed for instantaneously detecting any life threatening situations at any particular time. On detection of any life threatening or emergency situation, alerts and notifications are sent to regional command and control stations or its designated authorities, along with identity information of the associated public officers or rescue and support personnel on duty, and their locations in real-time.

[0058] In accordance with another feature of the present invention, the second database comprises an indication of the public officers or rescue and support personnel who are in special emergency situations such as fire-fighters involved in a fire situation, or military personnel involved in a war situation, and the server component 703 is adapted to monitor the physiological or health parameters of these particular public officers in real time. The overall health platform monitors in real time the state of a user and receives sensitive data via sensitive sensors or biosensors, in order to be subsequently analyzed for health diagnosis. The sensitive data involves blood pressure, heart rate, glucose level, body temperature and external temperature of the public officer or rescue and support personnel on duty, as shown in FIG. 7.

[0059] In another embodiment, the flying device or hover comprises a system for monitoring physiological parameters of a pilot, comprising a biosensor device for obtaining physiological data related to the pilot, a first database comprising mapping the biosensor device to the pilot for enabling to identify the pilot from a unique identifier associated to the biosensor device and a server component connected to the first database for monitoring the physiological parameters associated with the pilot.

[0060] In another embodiment of the present invention, data acquired from the network of biosensors are received by a mobile application installed on a communication device 702 used by a designated or authorized officer or head station. The communication device includes, but is not limited to, cellular telephones, mobile phones, smart phones, wireless devices, game devices, laptop computers, personal information devices, personal data assistants (PDA), hand-held devices, network appliances, internet appliances, two-way pagers, etc. The interactions for the mobile application are completed through an Application Programming Interface (API). On detection of any life threatening or emergency situation, alerts and notifications are sent by the head station to regional command and control stations or its designated authorities 703, along with identity information of the associated public officers or rescue and support personnel on duty, and their locations in real-time, in order to take immediate actions. The biosensors employed on public officers or rescue and support personnel may also be in the form of a bracelet, any hand worn or wearable device 701, capable of reading or measuring physiological parameters and transmitting live readings to a command and control central station.

[0061] In an embodiment of the present invention, the backend technical approach is based on PHP languages (specifically Laravel framework) which manages data from a database, provides a back- office for administration and the Application Programming Interface (API) to be used by mobile applications. Also, a geographic information system (ArcGIS) is used for working with maps and geographic information. It is used for creating and using maps, compiling geographic data, analysing mapped information, sharing and discovering geographic information, using maps and geographic information in a range of applications and managing geographic information in a database. This geographic information system (GIS) offers features of scalability, self-service, administration and security. The map based data utilized comprises real-time 3D views, 2D street views and real-time mapping.

[0062] Other than the user interfaces provided by the mobile applications pertaining to the present invention, user engagement (push notifications, usability even in absence of an internet connection), data security and active operation modes (monitoring system to anticipate problems or emergencies) are also imparted. Further, the user interfaces are designed for different screen sizes and densities. FIG. 8 denotes hardware and software specifications of the system in accordance with the present invention. In such a configuration, the web services and database services would reside on two independent servers - the web services platform 806 and the data services platform 807. The two independent servers (806 and 807) are connected with the internet 803 via a security gateway 805. 801 denotes a web client and 802 denotes a mobile client in FIG. 8, which are both in connection with a map Application Programming Interface (API) 804. The map Application Programming Interface (API) 804 is in connection with the Application Programming Interface (API) provided for authorized rescue and support personnel 809. A network load balancer 808 is also present in connection with the security gateway 805 between the server platforms (806 and 807) and the internet 803.

[0063] Many changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications of the subject invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after considering this specification and the accompanying drawings, which disclose the preferred embodiments thereof. All such changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications, which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention, are deemed to be covered by the invention, which is to be limited only by the claims which follow.

Claims

1. A system for reducing a response time of a rescue and support personnel to reach an emergency location related to a user in an emergency, comprising: a first mobile device component for automatically determining and transmitting location information of the user upon receipt of an emergency signal, wherein the location information comprises three dimensional coordinates (x,y,z); and a first server component in communication with the first mobile device component for receiving the transmitted location information from the first mobile device component and preparing a three- dimensional (3D) map using the received location information for enabling the rescue and support personnel to locate the user.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first mobile device component determines the location information of the user using a plurality of beacons or an indoor positioning system.

3. The system according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the plurality of beacons utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) for activation of smart alerts, decision support and resource allocation to further assist in an evacuation requirement.

4. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a second mobile device component in communication with the first server component for providing public officers through their respective mobile devices access to the three-dimensional (3D) map and directions to reach the user.

5. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the emergency is a fire.

6. A system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a fire detection system in communication with the first mobile device component for providing the emergency signal upon detection of a fire.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the fire detection system comprises at least one of a heat sensor and an imaging system for detecting presence of a fire.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the fire detection system comprises:

a zeppelin balloon equipped with the imaging system for monitoring a geographical area and transmitting a plurality of images related to the geographical area; and a second server component in wireless communication with the imaging system for receiving and processing the plurality of images captured using the imaging system comprising determining presence of an emergency, and for generating and sending the emergency signal to the first mobile device component in case of detection of an emergency.

9. The system according to claim 8, wherein the imaging system is an infrared imaging system or a thermal imaging system.

10. The system according to claim 9, wherein the processing of the plurality of images by the second server component further comprises determining a z-coordinate location of the emergency based on the received plurality of images.

11. A fire detection system comprising: a zeppelin balloon equipped with an imaging system for monitoring a geographical area and transmitting a plurality of images related to the geographical area; and

a server in wireless communication with the imaging system for receiving and processing the plurality of images captured using the imaging system comprising determining presence of a fire, and for generating an emergency signal in case of detection of a fire.

12. An emergency flying device or hover for enabling a pilot to fly the device to a fire location for fighting a fire or rescuing a person in the fire location, the device comprising:

a fire extinguishing grenade apparatus for firing a fire extinguishing grenade into the fire.

13. The flying device or hover according to claim 12, wherein the flying device further comprises two shoe shaped compartments to enable the pilot to attain a stable and vertical standing position with respect to the flying device.

14. The system according to claim 12, wherein the flying device is in the form of a backpack.

15. The flying device or hover according to any one of claims 12 to 14, further comprising a control mechanism comprising joystick or multiple control buttons to enable the pilot flying the device.

16. The flying device or hover according to any one of claims claim 12 to 15, wherein the flying device further comprises a fireproof and temperature resistant oil reservoir.

17. The flying device or hover according to any one of claims 12 to 16, wherein the fire extinguishing grenade apparatus comprises a grenade machine and a grenade firing device coupled to the flying device or hover for firing the fire extinguishing grenade.

18. The flying device or hover according to any one of claims 12 to 17 further comprising: a system for monitoring physiological parameters of the pilot, comprising:

a biosensor device for obtaining physiological data related to the pilot;

a first database comprising mapping the biosensor device to the pilot for enabling to identify the pilot from a unique identifier associated to the biosensor device;

a server component connected to the first database for monitoring the physiological parameters associated with the pilot.

19. The flying device or hover according to any one of claims 12 to 18, wherein the monitored physiological parameters comprise variations in blood pressure, body temperature and heartbeat of the rescue and support personnel.

20. The flying device or hover according to any one of claims 12 to 19, further comprising:

a smart helmet;

a tactical parachute;

a wrist mounted nonlethal weapon to assist in breaking barriers; and

a wearable device adapted to be worn by the pilot for measuring and transmitting the physiological data of the pilot to the server component.