Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a Save Our Soul (SOS) system and particularly to an emergency communication and handling system.
Description of Related Art
[002] In numerous hilly and obscure regions, the general public lacks access to immediate medical assistance and essential supplies. This gap persists despite the presence of Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and medical practitioners in close proximity, within a few kilometers. The challenges arise from the absence of reliable transportation options, the inadequacy of passable roads linking residential pockets, particularly in hilly terrains, to the nearby Primary Health Centers (PHCs).
[003] Furthermore, there is a notable deficiency in reasonably stable electrical communication connectivity, as well as reliable access to electric power necessary for operating communication devices and other medical equipment. The current fleet of ambulances is presently deployed to serve the hilly regions. However, none of these ambulances are equipped to address medical emergencies of individuals requiring prompt care before reaching the Primary Health Center (PHC) or a nearby clinic from specific tribal residential areas situated in hilly regions.
[004] Presently, population in hilly location faces a dearth of wireless services or skyway-based emergency response in these challenging terrains and environmental conditions, which include wildlife habitats. Despite claims by communication service providers of advanced technology and expanded services, including 4th Generation (4G) and higher connectivity, the forest departments are reluctant to allow the establishment of enhanced pathways for human subjects due to the need to protect wildlife in several reserved forest regions inhabited by tribals.
[005] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced emergency communication and handling system that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an emergency communication and handling system. The system comprising: a Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) adapted to deliver emergency supplies to a user requiring emergency services from an agency suppling emergency services; a base station adapted to accommodate the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV), characterized in that the base station integrated with MIoT (Mobile Internet of Things) cloud, and is located at an approximate mid-point location of the user requiring emergency services and the agency suppling emergency services; a user device adapted to enable the user requiring emergency services to connect with the agency suppling emergency services, and configured to alert the user requiring emergency services upon arrival of the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) on the base station; and a communication unit adapted to establish a communication network between the user requiring emergency services and a representative from the agency suppling emergency services.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide an emergency communication and handling system.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an emergency communication and handling system that is reliable in case of emergencies.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an emergency communication and handling system that induces low cost of installation and implementation.
[0010] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0011] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates an emergency communication and handling system, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0014] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for establishing communication and handling emergency situation, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0017] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0018] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates an emergency communication and handling system 100 (hereinafter referred to as the system 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the system 100 may be implemented in a remote, hilly and inaccessible regions where quick response in emergency situations is not possible. According to embodiments of the present invention, the system 100 may comprise a Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102, a base station 104, a user device 106, and a communication unit 108.
[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102 may be adapted to deliver emergency supplies to a user requiring emergency services from an agency suppling emergency services. The emergency supplies may be securely delivered in a safety chamber (not shown) inside of the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102 may be battery operated. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) is a drone.
[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, the emergency supplies may be, but not limited to, a first aid kit, a critical care kit, a stabilization kit, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the emergency supplies that ma by be supplied using the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0022] According to embodiments of the present invention, the agency suppling emergency services may be, but not limited to, a food bank, a blood bank, a hospital, a primary healthcare center, a natural disaster rescue operator, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the agency suppling emergency services, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the base station 104 may be adapted to accommodate the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102. The base station 104 may be integrated with MIoT (Mobile Internet of Things) cloud, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the base station 104 may be located at an approximate mid-point location of the user requiring emergency services and the agency suppling emergency services.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 106 may be adapted to enable the user requiring emergency services to connect with the agency suppling emergency services. In an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 106 may be adapted to alert the user requiring emergency services upon arrival of the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102 on the base station 104. According to embodiments of the present invention, the user device 106 may be, but not limited to, a computer, a wearable device, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the user device 106 may be a mobile phone. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user device 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit 108 may be adapted to establish a communication network between the user requiring emergency services and a representative from the agency suppling emergency services. According to embodiments of the present invention, the representative from the agency suppling emergency services may be, but not limited to, a doctor, an expert, a nurse, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the representative from the agency suppling emergency services, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the communication network established by the communication unit 108 enables a voice call, a video call, a textual conversation, and so forth between the user requiring emergency services and the representative from the agency suppling emergency services.
[0026] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for establishing communication and handling emergency situation using the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] At step 202, the system 100 may enable the user requiring emergency services to connect with the agency suppling emergency services.
[0028] At step 204, the system 100 may enable the agency suppling emergency services to supply required emergency supplies using the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102.
[0029] At step 206, the system 100 may navigate and transport the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102 to the base station 104.
[0030] At step 208, the system 100 may alert the user requiring emergency services upon arrival of the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) 102 on the base station 104.
[0031] At step 210, the system 100 may enable the user to collect the supplied emergency supplies.
[0032] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0033] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An emergency communication and handling system (100), the system (100) comprising:
a Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) (102) adapted to deliver emergency supplies to a user requiring emergency services from an agency suppling emergency services;
a base station (104) adapted to accommodate the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) (102), characterized in that the base station (104) integrated with MIoT (Mobile Internet of Things) cloud, and is located at an approximate mid-point location of the user requiring emergency services and the agency suppling emergency services;
a user device (106) adapted to enable the user requiring emergency services to connect with the agency suppling emergency services, and configured to alert the user requiring emergency services upon arrival of the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) (102) on the base station (104); and
a communication unit (108) adapted to establish a communication network between the user requiring emergency services and a representative from the agency suppling emergency services.
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the agency suppling emergency services are selected from a food bank, a blood bank, a hospital, a primary healthcare center, a natural disaster rescue operator, or a combination thereof.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the emergency supplies is selected from a first aid kit, a critical care kit, a stabilization kit, or a combination thereof.
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the emergency supplies are secured in a safety chamber inside of the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) (102).
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the representative from the agency suppling emergency services is selected from a doctor, an expert, a nurse, or a combination thereof.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the communication network established by the communication unit (108) enables a voice call, a video call, a textual conversation, or a combination thereof between the user requiring emergency services and the representative from the agency suppling emergency services.
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) (102) is a drone.
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user device (106) is a mobile phone.
9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (100) is implemented in a remote, hilly and inaccessible regions where quick response in emergency situations is not possible.
10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Flying Unmanned Air Vehicle (FUAV) (102) is battery operated.
Date: December 07, 2023
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)