Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a fire assistance system and particularly to a fire assistance system for assisting people upon detecting a fire hazard.
Description of Related Art
[002] Traditional gas leakage detection systems have factually faced challenges in providing comprehensive and timely solutions to complex issues of gas leaks. Many existing technologies rely on simple sensors with limited specificity that lead to false alarms or delayed responses. These conventional systems often lack the sophistication required to differentiate between various gas types, resulting in reduced accuracy and reliability.
[003] In field of fire and gas leakage detection, some systems employ basic chemical sensors that respond to a broad range of gases without a capability to identify specific gas compositions. While these sensors serve a general purpose, their limitations become evident when addressing nuanced applications that demand targeted detection, such as identifying a specific gas associated with a potential hazard.
[004] Furthermore, some prior art systems suffer from a delayed response time due to a reliance on manual monitoring or single-point sensors. These limitations pose significant risks in an environment where swift and accurate detection is critical for preventing catastrophic events. Additionally, conventional gas detection systems often lack adaptability to different environmental conditions and may produce false alarms under fluctuating factors like temperature and humidity.
[005] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced fire assistance system that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a fire assistance system. The system comprising: distributed sensors installed in a premise, and adapted to sense parameters selected from a presence of flammable gases, a presence of flames, a level of temperature and humidity, a movement of a person, or a combination thereof. The system further comprising: a control unit communicatively connected with the distributed sensors. The control unit is configured to: receive sensor data based on the sensed parameters from the distributed sensors; detect the presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames in the premise from the received sensor data; determine less impacted routes in the premise based on the detected presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames; generate a fire escape plan of the premise on a user device by detecting a location of the user device and based on the determined less impacted routes in the premise; and display the fire escape plan on the user device through a computer application.
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for assisting people upon detecting a fire hazard using a fire assistance system. The method comprising steps of: receiving sensor data from a gas sensor and a flame sensor; detecting a presence of flammable gases and/or flames in a premise from the sensor data received; actuating a sound unit to generate a first notification on a user device to warn a user, when the presence of the flammable gases and the flames are detected in the premise; determining less impacted routes in the premise based on the detected presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames; generating a fire escape plan of the premise on the user device by detecting a location of the user device and based on the determined less impacted routes in the premise; and displaying the fire escape plan on the user device through a computer application.
[008] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide A fire assistance system.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a fire assistance system that reduces false alarms.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a fire assistance system that is scalable based on an area of a premise.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a fire assistance system that uses multiple sensors to provide precise and real-time notifications and warnings to the user.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a fire assistance system that electronically registers cases of gas leakage and fire outbreaks.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a fire assistance system that provides a safe route for fire extinguishers and emergency escapes.
[0014] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0015] 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
[0016] 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:
[0017] FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram of a fire assistance system, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 1B illustrates an interface of a database of the fire assistance system, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 1C illustrates a result aggregated by the fire assistance system, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 1D illustrates a fire escape plan retrieved from the fire assistance system, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a control unit of the fire assistance system, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0022] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method for assisting people upon detecting a fire hazard using the fire assistance system, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] 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
[0024] 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.
[0025] 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.
[0026] 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.
[0027] FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram of a fire assistance 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 adapted to detect leakage of a flammable gas in a premise. The system 100 may further be adapted to initiate a fire alert in case of a fire outbreak in the premise, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] According to embodiments of the present invention, the premise may be, but not limited to, a home, an office, an educational institute, an airport, a restaurant, a hotel, a railway station, a shopping mall, a market, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the premise for installation of the system 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0029] According to embodiments of the present invention, the system 100 may comprise distributed sensors 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the distributed sensors 102 may comprise a gas sensor 104, a temperature sensor 106, a proximity sensor 108, and a flame sensor 110. The system 100 may further comprise a control unit 112, a sound unit 114, a communication unit 116, a database 118, a user device 120, and a power supply unit 128, according to the embodiments of the present invention.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the distributed sensors 102 may be installed in the premise. The distributed sensors 102 may be installed based on a map of the premise such that sensor data from each of the distributed sensors 102 may be transmitted to the control unit 112 along with a sensor location. Therefore, in case of a presence of flammable gases in the premise and/or flames in the premise, the sensor data may include the corresponding distributed sensors 102 reporting the presence of the flammable gases in the premise and/or the flames in the premise. Further, the sensor location of the reported corresponding distributed sensors 102 may be pinned on the map of the premise. The pinned location of the reported corresponding distributed sensors 102 may be utilized to determine impacted routes in the premise for the presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames.
[0031] The According to embodiments of the present invention, the distributed sensors 102 may be adapted to sense parameters such as, but not limited to, a presence of the flammable gases, sense, a presence of the flames, a level of temperature and humidity, a movement of a person, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any parameters that may be sensed by the distributed sensors 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further, the sensed parameter may be encapsulated into the sensor data, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, the gas sensor 104 may be adapted to sense the presence of the flammable gases in the premise. According to embodiments of the present invention, the flammable gases sensed by the gas sensor 104 may be, but not limited to, propane, hydrogen, butane, methane, ethylene, acetylene, ammonia, ethane, silane, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any flammable gases that may be sensed by the gas sensor 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0033] According to embodiments of the present invention, the gas sensor 104 may be, but not limited to, a Metal Oxide-based (MQ1) sensor, a Metal Oxide-based (MQ4) sensor, a Metal Oxide-based (MQ3) sensor, a Metal Oxide-based (MQ4) sensor, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the gas sensor 104 may be a Metal Oxide-based (MQ5) sensor. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the gas sensor 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the temperature sensor 106 may be adapted to measure a level of temperature and humidity in the premise. According to embodiments of the present invention, the temperature sensor 106 may be, but not limited to, a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor, a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD), a thermocouple, a semiconductor-based integrated (IC) sensor, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the temperature sensor 106 may be a Digital Temperature and Humidity Sensor (DHT11) sensor. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the temperature sensor 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the proximity sensor 108 may be adapted to sense the movement of the person in the premise. According to embodiments of the present invention, the proximity sensor 108 may be, but not limited to, an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the proximity sensor 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the flame sensor 110 may be adapted to sense the presence of the flames in the premise.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 112 may be connected to the distributed sensors 102. The control unit 112 may further be configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate an output relating to the system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the control unit 112 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) unit, a microprocessor, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the control unit 112 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 112 may further be explained in conjunction in detail with FIG. 2.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 114 may be arranged in an auditory proximity of the user. The sound unit 114 may warn the user by generating a first notification upon detecting the presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames in the premise, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 114 may further warn the user by generating a second notification upon detecting an exceeding level of temperature and humidity in the premise from a predefined level. According to embodiments of the present invention, the sound unit 114 may be, but not limited to, a speaker, a siren, an earphone, a headphone, a headset, an earbud, a loudspeaker, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 114 may be a buzzer. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the sound unit 114, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit 116 may be adapted to enable communication between the control unit 112, the database 118, and the user device 120. The communication between the control unit 112, the database 118, and the user device 120 may be established using a communicative link generated by the communication unit 116, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0040] According to embodiments of the present invention, the communication unit 116 may be, but not limited to, a Wi-Fi communication unit, a Bluetooth communication unit, a millimeter waves communication unit, an Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communication unit, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit 116 may be a Node Micro Control Unit (NodeMCU) Espressif-8266 (ESP-8266) communication unit. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the communication unit 116, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the database 118 may be adapted to receive the sensor data of the distributed sensors 102 from the control unit 112 through the communication unit 116. The database 118 may further store the sensor data of the distributed sensors 102, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the stored sensor data in the database 118 received from the distributed sensors 102 may be displayed to the user on a computer application 122 installed in the user device 120. In an embodiment of the present invention, the database 118 may further be explained in conjunction in detail with FIG. 1B.
[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 120 may be a device utilized by the user to receive the sensor data of the distributed sensors 102 from the control unit 112 through the communication unit 116. The user device 120 may further be adapted to aggregate a result 124 using the sensor data of the distributed sensors 102 from the control unit 112 through the communication unit 116, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, aggregated result 124 may further be displayed to the computer application 122 installed on the user device 120.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 120 may be configured to receive the first notification and the second notification from the control unit 112. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first notification received on the user device 120 may warn the user upon detection of the presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames in the premise. The second notification received on the user device 120 may further warn the user when the level of temperature and humidity in the premise exceed the predefined level, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0044] According to embodiments of the present invention, the first notification and the second notification received on the user device 120 may be, but not limited to a pop-up notification, a flash notification, a ringer notification, a silent notification, a push notification, a hidden notification, an electronic mail notification, a Short Message Service (SMS) notification, an always on-screen notification, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the first notification and the second notification that may be received on the user device 120, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0045] In another embodiment of the present invention, the user device 120 may further be configured to transmit a location of the user to the control unit 112. The user device 120 may comprise a location sensor (not shown). The location sensor may connect to location-sharing services for triangulating and tracking the location of the user inside of the premise, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0046] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the tracked location of the user may be represented in x° North, y° East coordinated format. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the tracked location of the user may be in x° North y minute and z second, a° East b minute, and c second coordinated format. In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the tracked location of the user may be represented in a tagged format such as, but not limited to, a bedroom, a conference room, an auditorium, and so forth.
[0047] According to embodiments of the present invention, the location-sharing services with which the location sensor of the user device 120 may connect may be for example, but not limited to, a Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), a Real-time locating system (RTLS), a Global Positioning System (GPS), and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any location-sharing services, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies, with which the location sensor of the user device 120 may connect for triangulating and tracking the location of the user inside of the premise.
[0048] The user device 120 may be, but not limited to, a personal computer, a consumer device, and alike. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user device 120 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the personal computer may be, but not limited to, a desktop, a server, a laptop, and alike. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the personal computer including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0050] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the consumer device may be, but not limited to, a tablet, a mobile phone, a notebook, a netbook, a smartphone, a wearable device, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the consumer device including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0051] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 120 may comprise the computer application 122, but not limited to, a web-based application, a standalone application, a remote-controlled application, an Internet Operating System (iOS) application, a Windows application, a Mac Operating System application, and the like. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the computer application 122 in the user device 120 may be an Android application. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the computer application 122 that may be installed in the user device 120, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0052] In an embodiment of the present invention, the computer application 122 installed in the user device 120 may be adapted to aggregate the result 124, further upon aggregation the computer application 122 may display the aggregated result 124 onto the user device 120.
[0053] In another embodiment of the present invention, the user device 120 may be an Internet of Things (IoT) enabled device and the computer application 122 may be an Internet of Things (IoT) based application. By enablement of Internet of Things (IoT) protocols on the user device 120 and the computer application 122, the system 100 may enable the user to receive the warnings remotely. Further, the enablement of Internet of Things (IoT) protocols may enable the user to remotely control the system 100, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0054] In an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may be connected to the control unit 112 and the distributed sensors 102. The power supply unit 128 may further supply operational power to the control unit 112 and the distributed sensors 102, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the power supplied from the power supply unit 128 may be regulated using a regulator (not shown). In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may provide power from a battery. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may provide power from a wall-outlet power supply. In yet another exemplary embodiment of the power supply unit 128 may supply power from any source.
[0055] In an embodiment of the present invention, the battery power supply may be from a rechargeable battery. In another embodiment of the present invention, the battery power supply may be from a non-rechargeable battery. According to embodiments of the present invention, the battery for power supply may be of any composition such as, but not limited to, a Nickel-Cadmium battery, a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery, a Zinc-Carbon battery, a Lithium-Ion battery, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any composition of the battery, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0056] In an embodiment of the present invention, the wall-outlet power supply may be from a grid power line supply. In another embodiment of the present invention, the wall-outlet power supply may be from a generator line power supply. According to embodiments of the present invention, the wall-outlet power supply may be of any rating such as, but not limited to, a 110-volt supply, a 220-volt supply, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any rating of the wall-outlet power supply, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0057] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may supply an Alternating Current (AC) power supply. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may supply a Direct Current (DC) power supply. According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may supply any type of power supply.
[0058] FIG. 1B illustrates the database 118 of the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the stored sensor data of the distributed sensors 102 may be flagged in scenarios such as, but not limited to, the presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames in the premise from the sensor data received, the exceeding level of temperature and humidity in the premise from the predefined level, and so forth.
[0059] According to embodiments of the present invention, the database 118 may be for example, but not limited to, a distributed database, a personal database, an end-user database, a commercial database, a Structured Query Language (SQL) database, a non-SQL database, an operational database, a relational database, an object-oriented database, a graph database, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the database 118 may be a cloud database. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the database 118 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0060] Further, the database 118 may be stored in a cloud server, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the cloud server may be remotely located. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cloud server may be a public cloud server. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cloud server may be a private cloud server. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the cloud server may be a dedicated cloud server. According to embodiments of the present invention, the cloud server may be, but not limited to, a Microsoft Azure cloud server, an Amazon AWS cloud server, a Google Compute Engine (GEC) cloud server, an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) cloud server, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the cloud server including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0061] FIG. 1C illustrates the result 124 aggregated by the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The result 124 aggregated by the system 100 may be made visible to the user on the user device 120. The result 124 may be aggregated by the system 100 using the gas sensor 104, the temperature sensor 106, the proximity sensor 108, and the flame sensor 110 of the distributed sensors 102.
[0062] FIG. 1D illustrates a fire escape plan 126 of the premise from the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The fire escape plan 126 may enable the user to escape from the premise through fire exits in case of the fire outbreak, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the system 100 may provide information about less impacted routes in the fire escape plan 126. These less impacted routes may be pathways that have been determined to be safer or less affected by the fire or associated hazards, such as the presence of flammable gases or flames. In an embodiment of the present invention, the fire escape plan 126 may enable the user to locate a nearest fire exit based on the location of the user. In another embodiment of the present invention, fire escape plan 126 may enable the user to locate a fire exit that is on the less impacted route near to the user’s location. In an embodiment of the present invention, the fire escape plan 126 may enable the user to locate a nearest fire extinguisher based on the location of the user. In another embodiment of the present invention, fire escape plan 126 may enable the user to locate a fire extinguisher that is on the less impacted route, close to the user’s location.
[0063] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the fire escape plan 126 may incorporate interactive features that allow users to input their current location or specific preferences, enabling personalized navigation guidance tailored to individual needs during emergency situations.
[0064] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the control unit 112 of the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 112 may comprise the computer-executable instructions in form of programming modules such as a data receiving module 200, a data detection module 202, a sound generation module 204, and a plan display module 206.
[0065] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data receiving module 200 may be configured to receive the sensor data based on the sensed parameters from the distributed sensors 102. The data receiving module 200 may further transmit the received sensor data to the data detection module 202, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0066] In another embodiment of the present invention, the data receiving module 200 may be configured to receive the level of temperature and humidity in the premise from the temperature sensor 106. The data receiving module 200 may further transmit the received level of temperature and humidity in the premise to the data detection module 202, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0067] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data detection module 202 may be activated upon receipt of the sensor data from the data receiving module 200. The data detection module 202 may be configured to detect the presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames in the premise from the sensor data received, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0068] Upon checking, if the flammable gases and/or the flames are detected in the premise, then the data detection module 202 may transmit a first activation signal to the sound generation module 204 and a display signal to the plan display module 206. Otherwise, the data detection module 202 may reactivate the data receiving module 200 to continue receiving the sensor data from the distributed sensors 102.
[0069] In another embodiment of the present invention, the data detection module 202 may be activated upon receipt of the level of temperature and humidity in the premise from the data receiving module 200. The data detection module 202 may be configured to compare the level of temperature and humidity in the premise with the predefined level, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0070] Upon checking, if the level of temperature and humidity in the premise exceeds the predefined level, then the data detection module 202 may transmit a second activation signal to the sound generation module 204. Otherwise, the data detection module 202 may reactivate the data receiving module 200 to continue receiving the level of temperature and humidity in the premise from the temperature sensor 106.
[0071] In an embodiment of the present invention, the sound generation module 204 may be activated upon receipt of the first activation signal from the data detection module 202. The sound generation module 204 may be configured to actuate the sound unit 114 to generate the first notification to warn the user, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first notification may warn the user regarding the detection and presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames in the premise.
[0072] In another embodiment of the present invention, the sound generation module 204 may be activated upon receipt of the second activation signal from the data detection module 202. The sound generation module 204 may be configured to actuate the sound unit 114 to generate the second notification to warn the user, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second notification may warn the user regarding exceeding levels of temperature and humidity in the premise. In an embodiment of the present invention, the plan display module 206 may be activated upon receipt of the display signal from the data detection module 202. In an embodiment of the present invention, the plan display module 206 may be configured to determine the less impacted routes in the premise based on the detected presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames. In an embodiment of the present invention, the less impacted routes may be determined based on an impact score such that the impact score may be calculated based on the sensor data including concentration levels of flammable gases, an intensity of flames, the temperature, the humidity, and other relevant environmental factors detected by distributed sensors throughout the premise.
[0073] In another embodiment of the present invention, the impact score may be calculated based on a historical data or predictive modeling algorithms that may be utilized to anticipate changes in an environment and further refine the determination of the less impacted routes.
[0074] The plan display module 206 may then prioritize and visually present these routes to the users for enabling them to make informed decisions during emergency situations.
[0075] The plan display module 206 may further be configured to generate the fire escape plan 126. The fire escape plan 126 may be generated by detecting and tracking the location of the user device 120 and based on the determined less impacted routes in the premise, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the plan display module 206 may further be configured to display the generated the fire escape plan 126 on the user device 120 through the computer application 122.
[0076] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method 300 for assisting people upon detecting a fire hazard using the fire assistance system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0077] At step 302, the system 100 may receive the sensor data from the distributed sensors 102.
[0078] At step 304, the system 100 may detect for the presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames in the premise from the sensor data received. Upon checking, if the flammable gases and/or the flames are detected in the premise, then the method 300 may proceed to a step 306. Otherwise, the method 300 may revert to the step 302.
[0079] At step 306, the system 100 may actuate the sound unit 114 to generate the first notification to warn the user.
[0080] At step 308, the system 100 may transmit the generated the first notification to the user device 120.
[0081] At step 310, the system 100 may determine the less impacted routes in the premise based on the detected presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames.
[0082] At step 312, the system 100 may generate the fire escape plan 126 of the premise on the user device 120 by detecting the location of the user device 120 and based on the determined less impacted routes in the premise.
[0083] At step 314, the system 100 may display the fire escape plan 126 on the user device 120 through the computer application 122.
[0084] 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.
[0085] 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. A fire assistance system (100), the system (100) comprising:
distributed sensors (102) installed in a premise, and adapted to sense parameters selected from a presence of flammable gases, a presence of flames, a level of temperature and humidity, a movement of a person, or a combination thereof;
a control unit (112) communicatively connected with the distributed sensors (102), characterized in that the control unit (112) is configured to:
receive sensor data based on the sensed parameters from the distributed sensors (102);
detect the presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames in the premise from the received sensor data;
determine less impacted routes in the premise based on the detected presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames;
generate a fire escape plan (126) of the premise on a user device (120) by detecting a location of the user device (120) and based on the determined less impacted routes in the premise; and
display the fire escape plan (126) on the user device (120) through a computer application (122).
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (112) is configured to actuate a sound unit (114) to generate:
a first notification on the user device (120) to warn a user upon detecting the presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames in the premise; and
a second notification to warn the user, when the level of temperature and humidity in the premise exceeds a predefined level.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the distributed sensors (102) are installed based on a map of the premise such as the sensor data from each of the distributed sensors (102) being transmitted to the control unit (112) along with a sensor location.
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the distributed sensors (102) are configured to sense the flammable gases selected from Propane, Hydrogen, Butane, Methane, Ethylene, Acetylene, Ammonia, Ethane, Silane, or a combination thereof.
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gas sensor (104) is a Metal-Oxide 5 (MQ5) gas sensor.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the temperature sensor (106) is a Digital Temperature and Humidity Sensor (DHT11) sensor.
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a communication unit (116) adapted to transmit the first notification and the second notification to the user device (120).
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a power supply unit (128) to supply operational power to the control unit (112) and to the distributed sensors (102).
9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sound unit (114) is a buzzer.
10. A method (300) for assisting people upon detecting a fire hazard using a fire assistance system (100), the method (300) characterized by the steps of:
receiving sensor data from a gas sensor (104) and a flame sensor (110);
detecting a presence of flammable gases and/or flames in a premise from the sensor data received;
actuating a sound unit (114) to generate a first notification on a user device (120) to warn a user, when the presence of the flammable gases and the flames are detected in the premise;
determining less impacted routes in the premise based on the detected presence of the flammable gases and/or the flames;
generating a fire escape plan (126) of the premise on the user device (120) by detecting a location of the user device (120) and based on the determined less impacted routes in the premise; and
displaying the fire escape plan (126) on the user device (120) through a computer application (122).
Date: March 01, 2024
Place: Noida

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