1ST RESPONDER GUIDANCE AND DECISION-SUPPORT SYSTEM ENABLING VICTIM TRACKING AND EXTRACTION

• US 20090018875A1
• Filed: 05/01/2007
• Published: 01/15/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Jack Murphy, Sabatini Monatesti
• Original Assignee: Jack Murphy, Sabatini Monatesti
• Inventors: MONATESTI, SABATINI, MURPHY, JACK
• Application Number:
  US11/742,838
• Publication Number:
  US 20090018875A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/7
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/06 Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/06316 Sequencing of tasks or work
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/06398 Performance of employee with respect to a job function

Abstract

The invention uses processes, algorithms and programs to support emergency personnel decisions. It consists of several automated and semi-automated software components, hardware components, and processes, which are integrated into a single system that streamlines building intelligence gathering and victim extraction processes, and provides emergency personnel decision support.

Claims

1. An apparatus for polling, inputting, sensing, obtaining, storing, analyzing, transmitting, and reporting data, that is composed of:

an electronic execution means providing control over said apparatus via instructions from at least one algorithm, stored in at least one file, comprised of at least one of computer programming code, macros, functions, and formulas;

a communication means;

a user input means for entering commands providing further control over said apparatus, and for entering said data and algorithms into said apparatus;

a memory means for maintaining said data in electronic and/or magnetic form;

a data compilation means for acquiring and storing said data;

a storage means for storing at least one of said data and algorithms;

a presentation means for providing an indication of said operation of said apparatus and for displaying said reports; and

an output means for outputting said reports;

which are used for;

identification of victim locations,

performing situation assessment, and

developing least risk ingress and egress paths to victims;

whereby the functionality of the invention is integrated into a single coordinated system, comprised of a plurality of components, that streamlines building intelligence and emergency personnel decision support.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

biometrics may be used to identify one or more victims; and

connectivity with health information technologies may be established in order to retrieve and/or send health data about one or more victims.

3. A method utilizing processes for inputting, sensing, obtaining, storing, analyzing, transmitting, and reporting building intelligence data, as well as for evaluating said data and triggering a plurality of processes utilizing at least one algorithm comprised of at least one of computer programming code, macros, functions, and formulas for:

manually inputting data;

obtaining data from one or a plurality of data stores, other electronic means, or both, including, but not limited to, databases, flat files, spreadsheets, and electronic sensors;

storing said data in RAM memory, ROM-based data stores, or both;

processing said data to establish temperature, pressure, and victim coordinates;

processing said data to determine the least risk path required to remove victims safely from an emergency location;

providing instructions indicating where actions should be executed based on assessment of where said problems exist;

providing alerts and/or warnings when said when emergency personnel are at risk;

providing an electronic means to adjust decisions as required to ensure life and property is secured;

processing said data to determine the best possible outcome for the victim and the emergency personnel;

providing alerts and/or warnings when emergency personnel are in trouble;

providing alerts and/or warnings when problems occur that interfere with the proper execution of emergency personnel actions;

inputting data about the building were future problems may occur;

adjusting intelligence through a manual user interface means, an automated electronic means, or both;

collecting, storing, and analyzing data related to the results (outcomes) of emergency personnel actions; and

generating reports indicating the status of a particular building;

whereas said processes provide an efficient and unified computerized means for establishing, tracking, managing, analyzing, and reporting on the actions of emergency personnel.

4. The method of claim 3 wherein there is at least one means for tracking moving objects.

5. The method of claim 3 wherein there is at least one means for detecting at least one occurrence from the group of occurrences including human presence, man-down, site occupancy, and site intrusion.

6. The method of claim 3 wherein data can be stored in and accessed from a plurality of data stores.

7. The method of claim 3 wherein data may be input via manual data entry means and/or automated sensor means.

8. The method of claim 3 wherein one or more information technologies may be utilized in conjunction with at least one room control system and/or at least one fire and security system.

9. The method of claim 3 wherein one or more signal processing and detection devices are triggered upon the occurrence of at least one predefined condition.

10. The method of claim 3 wherein one or more workflow processes are implemented from the group of workflows including installation, certification, reconnaissance, administration, tracking and transport;

whereas consistent operational readiness and/or continuous quality improvement are promoted.