Systems and methods for automatically generating an escape route
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method of escape route management for a property, the property populated with a hardware controller in communication with a plurality of smart devices, each of the plurality of smart devices configured to monitor various conditions associated with the property, the method comprising:
- receiving, by the hardware controller via a first communication network, a first set of sensor data from at least one of the plurality of smart devices, the first set of sensor data indicative of an emergency situation necessitating evacuation;
analyzing, by one or more processors, the first set of sensor data to determine that an individual is located on the property, the first set of sensor data indicating a location of the individual;
based upon the first set of sensor data and the location of the individual, determining, by the one or more processors, an escape route for the individual to evacuate an area made unsafe by the emergency situation;
determining, by the one or more processors, a first set of actions to be performed by a first portion of the plurality of smart devices to ensure safety of the escape route, the first set of actions including an action that contains the emergency situation; and
directing or controlling, by the hardware controller, the first portion of the plurality of smart devices to perform the first set of actions to facilitate the individual escaping the emergency situation using the escape route.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for generating escape routes are provided. With a home owner'"'"'s or insured'"'"'s permission, a smart home controller or insurance provider remote processor may analyze data received from a plurality of smart devices disposed on, within, or proximate to a home, as well as data received from an insurance provider. If it is determined that an emergency situation necessitating an evacuation exists, the smart home controller or insurance provider remote processor may automatically generate escape routes to guide occupants to safety. The smart home controller may then transmit the generated escape routes to inform occupants of emergency situation and how to reach safety. The smart home controller and/or insurance provider may also issue commands to smart devices to ensure the safety of the generated escape routes. Insurance policies, premiums, or discounts may be adjusted based upon the escape route determination functionality.
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1. A computer-implemented method of escape route management for a property, the property populated with a hardware controller in communication with a plurality of smart devices, each of the plurality of smart devices configured to monitor various conditions associated with the property, the method comprising:
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receiving, by the hardware controller via a first communication network, a first set of sensor data from at least one of the plurality of smart devices, the first set of sensor data indicative of an emergency situation necessitating evacuation; analyzing, by one or more processors, the first set of sensor data to determine that an individual is located on the property, the first set of sensor data indicating a location of the individual; based upon the first set of sensor data and the location of the individual, determining, by the one or more processors, an escape route for the individual to evacuate an area made unsafe by the emergency situation; determining, by the one or more processors, a first set of actions to be performed by a first portion of the plurality of smart devices to ensure safety of the escape route, the first set of actions including an action that contains the emergency situation; and directing or controlling, by the hardware controller, the first portion of the plurality of smart devices to perform the first set of actions to facilitate the individual escaping the emergency situation using the escape route. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for escape route management for a property, the property populated with a hardware controller in communication with a plurality of smart devices, each of the plurality of smart devices configured to monitor various conditions associated with the property, the system comprising:
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a communication module adapted to communicate data; a memory adapted to store non-transitory computer executable instructions; and one or more processors adapted to interface with the communication module, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute the non-transitory computer executable instructions to cause the system to; receive, via the communication module, a first set of sensor data from at least one of the plurality of smart devices, the first set of sensor data indicative of an emergency situation necessitating evacuation; analyze, by the one or more processors, the first set of sensor data to determine that an individual is located on the property, the first set of sensor data indicating a location of the individual; based upon the first set of sensor data and the location of the individual, determine, by the one or more processors, an escape route for the individual to evacuate an area made unsafe by the emergency situation; determine, by the one or more processors, a first set of actions to be performed by a first portion of the plurality of smart devices to ensure safety of the escape route, the first set of actions including an action that contains the emergency situation; and direct or control, by the one or more processors and via the communication module, the first portion of the plurality of smart devices to perform the first set of actions to facilitate ensuring safety of the escape route. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing processor-executable instructions, that when executed cause one or more processors to:
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receive by the one or more processors via a local communication network, a first set of sensor data from at least one of a plurality of smart devices, the first set sensor data indicative of an emergency situation necessitating evacuation; analyze, by the one or more processors, the first set of sensor data to determine that an individual is located on the property, the first set of sensor data indicating a location of the individual; based upon the first set of sensor data and the location of the individual, determine, by the one or more processors, an escape route for the individual to evacuate an area made unsafe by the emergency situation; determine, by the one or more processors, a first set of actions to be performed by a first portion of the plurality of smart devices to ensure safety of the escape route, the first set of actions including an action that contains the emergency situation; and direct or control, by the one or more processors and via the local communication network, the first portion of the plurality of smart devices to perform the first set of actions to facilitate an individual using the escape route to escape from or evade the emergency situation.
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