公开(公告)号：US20240321074A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18580181

申请日：2022-07-13

Applicant: DRYAD NETWORKS GMBH

Inventor： Carsten BRINKSCHULTE ,  Marco BÖNIG

IPC: G08B17/00 ,  G01N33/24 ,  G08B17/11 ,  G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G08B17/005 ,  G01N33/246 ,  G08B17/11 ,  G08B25/009

Abstract: The invention relates to a forest fire early detection system and/or forest fire risk analysis system with a sensor unit and an evaluation unit for analyzing the measured signals supplied by the sensor unit, the sensor unit having a signal source for emitting a signal, which signal source is suitable and intended for passing a signal into a nearby test specimen, as well as a method for forest fire early detection and/or forest fire risk analysis.

公开(公告)号：US12080137B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17368256

申请日：2021-07-06

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Eliot Julien Cowan ,  Avery Noam Cowan ,  Akshina Gupta

IPC: G08B17/00 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06T7/77 ,  G06T11/20

CPC classification number: G08B17/005 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06T7/77 ,  G06T11/20 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2210/12

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for identifying wildfire in satellite imagery. In some implementations, a server obtains a satellite image of a geographic region and a date corresponding to when the satellite image was generated. The server determines a number of pixels in the satellite image that are indicated as on fire. The server obtains satellite imagery of the geographic region from before the date. The server generates a statistical distribution from the satellite imagery. The server determines a likelihood that the satellite image illustrates fire based on a comparison of the determined number of pixels in the satellite image that are indicated as on fire to the generated statistical distribution. The server can compare the determined likelihood to a threshold. In response to comparing the determined likelihood to the threshold, the server provides an indication that the satellite image illustrates fire.

公开(公告)号：US20240216727A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18366803

申请日：2023-08-08

Applicant: Has LLC.

Inventor： Harry A. Statter ,  Michael L. Simmons

IPC: A62C3/02 ,  G08B17/00

CPC classification number: A62C3/02 ,  G08B17/005

Abstract: There is provided networks, systems and displays for providing derived data and predictive information for use in emergencies; and in particular for use in wildfire emergencies. More particularly, there is provided systems, equipment and networks having a control system having an operation control command plan for performing an operation plan, in embodiments the operation plan can be a hydration plan, a lockout plan, a low line pressure plan, an adjacent structure based plan, an auto-activation notice with default activation plan. In an embodiment there is provided a parcel by parcel control and optimization of the EFMS for a particular area.

公开(公告)号：US12005281B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US17309350

申请日：2019-11-19

Applicant: Ali Tohidi ,  Nicholas McCarthy ,  Yawar Aziz ,  Nicole Hu ,  Ahmad Wani ,  Timothy Frank

Inventor： Ali Tohidi ,  Nicholas McCarthy ,  Yawar Aziz ,  Nicole Hu ,  Ahmad Wani ,  Timothy Frank

IPC: G08B17/00 ,  A62C3/02 ,  G01W1/10 ,  G06F16/587 ,  G06F16/9038 ,  G06N20/10

CPC classification number: A62C3/0271 ,  G01W1/10 ,  G06F16/587 ,  G06F16/9038 ,  G06N20/10 ,  G08B17/005

Abstract: Tools for fire monitoring are presented. One method includes an operation for accessing values of features for monitoring a fire in a region. The features include satellite images at a first resolution, vegetation information, and weather data. Further, each satellite image includes first cells associated with the geographical region and the first resolution defines a first size of each first cell. The method further includes generating a map of the geographical region comprising a plurality of second cells having a second size, which is smaller than the first size. Additionally, the method includes operations for estimating, using a machine-learning model, probability values for the second cells in the map based on the features, each probability value indicating if the second cell contains an active fire, and for updating the map based on the probability values for the second cells. The map is presented in a user interface.

公开(公告)号：US11854359B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17477908

申请日：2021-09-17

Applicant: Cal Poly Corporation

Inventor： Majid Poshtan ,  Joseph Callenes-Sloan

IPC: G08B17/12 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G06N20/20 ,  G01W1/02 ,  G08B25/06

CPC classification number: G08B17/005 ,  G01W1/02 ,  G06N20/20 ,  G08B17/12 ,  G08B25/06

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for wildfire detection using power infrastructure are described. One or more aspects of the techniques described include determining (e.g., quantifying) the impact of wildfires on power structures and transmission line sensors. Determination of measurable changes in transmission line temperature and transmission line sag, that result from early onset fires, are used to detect heat events. Therefore, real-time monitoring of transmission line temperature and transmission line sag (e.g., using sensors that are already deployed in some power grid infrastructures) may efficiently detect the early onset of wildfires according to techniques described herein.

公开(公告)号：US09792500B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US14927137

申请日：2015-10-29

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Carlton R. Pennypacker ,  Robert D. Tripp ,  Scott L. Stephens ,  Nina M. Kelly ,  Marek K. Jakubowski ,  Mike Lampton

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G06K9/40 ,  G06K9/62 ,  H04N5/33 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/40 ,  G06K9/6202 ,  G06K9/6255 ,  G06K9/6262 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/20081 ,  G06T2207/20182 ,  G06T2207/20224 ,  G06T2207/30181 ,  G08B17/005 ,  H04N5/332

Abstract: A fire detector is disclosed that successively images a particular area from geosynchronous Earth orbit satellite to attain very good signal-to-noise ratios against Poisson fluctuations within one second. Differences between such images allow for the automatic detection of small fires greater than 12 square meters. Imaging typically takes place in transparent bands of the infrared spectrum, thereby rendering smoke from the fire and light clouds somewhat transparent. Several algorithms are disclosed that can help reduce false fire alarms, and their efficiencies are shown. Early fire detection and response would be of great value in the United States and other nations, as wild land fires destroy property and lives and contribute around five percent of the US global carbon dioxide contribution. Such apparatus would incorporate modern imaging detectors, software, and algorithms able to detect heat from early and small fires, and yield detection times on a scale of minutes.

公开(公告)号：US09784887B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14457511

申请日：2014-08-12

Applicant: Physical Optics Corporation

Inventor： Christopher Ulmer ,  Dmitry Starodubov ,  Gregory Peng ,  Rodion Tikhoplav ,  David Miller ,  Andrew Kostrzewski ,  Koyiro Minakata ,  Gabriel Kaplan ,  Tomasz Jannson ,  Edward Patton ,  Sookwang Ro ,  Ihor Berezhnyy

IPC: G01W1/02 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G01S17/95 ,  G08B21/18

CPC classification number: G01W1/02 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G01S7/003 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/95 ,  G01W1/08 ,  G08B17/005 ,  G08B21/10 ,  G08B21/18 ,  Y02A90/19

Abstract: A portable weather station, including an lower body portion; an upper body portion disposed on the lower body portion in a spaced apart relationship thereby forming an open channel between the upper body portion and the lower body portion; and a plurality of weather condition sensors wherein a first set of one or more of the plurality of weather condition sensors is mounted on the upper body portion of the portable weather station and a second set of one or more of the plurality of weather condition sensors is mounted on the lower body portion of the portable weather station.

公开(公告)号：US20140049640A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US14002220

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Ivan Sergeevich Shishalov ,  Oleg Andreevich Gromazin ,  Yaroslav Sergeevich Solovyev ,  Aleksandr Vladimirovich Romanenko ,  Ivan Vasilievich Esin

Inventor： Ivan Sergeevich Shishalov ,  Oleg Andreevich Gromazin ,  Yaroslav Sergeevich Solovyev ,  Aleksandr Vladimirovich Romanenko ,  Ivan Vasilievich Esin

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/181 ,  G01C17/34 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06K9/6202 ,  G08B17/005 ,  G08B17/125 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: The invention relates to the forest video monitoring. A method and system are provided for automatically binding a video camera to the absolute coordinate system and determining changes in the video camera binding. In one aspect, the method comprises the steps of: in each of at least two predetermined time moments, aiming the video camera at an object a position of which in the absolute coordinate system centered in a point in which the video camera resides is known at said moment, and determining an orientation of the video camera in a native coordinate system of the video camera; and, based on the determined orientations of the video camera and positions of the object, calculating a rotation of the native coordinate system of the video camera in the absolute coordinate system. The calculated rotation of the video camera's native coordinate system is used to recalculate coordinates of an observed object from the video camera's native coordinate system into the absolute coordinate system. The technical result relates to the improved accuracy of locating the observed object.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及森林视频监控。 提供了一种用于将摄像机自动绑定到绝对坐标系并确定摄像机绑定的变化的方法和系统。 在一个方面，该方法包括以下步骤：在至少两个预定时刻中的每一个中，将摄像机瞄准物体，位于以摄像机所在位置为中心的绝对坐标系中的位置是已知的 并且确定摄像机的原始坐标系中的摄像机的方位; 并且基于所确定的摄像机的取向和对象的位置，计算绝对坐标系中的摄像机的本机坐标系的旋转。 摄像机本机坐标系的计算旋转用于将观测对象的坐标从摄像机的原始坐标系重新计算到绝对坐标系中。 技术结果与提高观察对象定位精度有关。

公开(公告)号：US08368757B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US11791169

申请日：2005-10-20

Applicant: Günter Gräser ,  Andreas Jock ,  Uwe Krane ,  Hartmut Neuss ,  Holger Vogel ,  Volker Mertens ,  Jorg Knollenberg ,  Thomas Behnke ,  Ekkehard Kürt

Inventor： Günter Gräser ,  Andreas Jock ,  Uwe Krane ,  Hartmut Neuss ,  Holger Vogel ,  Volker Mertens ,  Jorg Knollenberg ,  Thomas Behnke ,  Ekkehard Kürt

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G08B17/005 ,  A62C3/0271 ,  G08B17/125

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the centralised monitoring of territories to recognize forest and surface fires. A swiveling and tiltable camera installed at a monitoring site supplies images of overlapping observation sectors. In each observation sector a sequence of images includes a plurality of images is taken, at an interval which corresponds to fire and smoke dynamics. An on-site image-processing software supplies event warnings with indication of the position of the event site in the analysed image. A total image and an image sequence with image sections of the event site are then transmitted to a central station and reproduced at the central station as a continuous sequence in quick-motion mode. Event warnings with relevant data are blended into electronic maps at the central station. Cross-bearing is made possible by blending event warnings from adjacent monitoring sites. False alarms are minimized by marking known false alarm sources as exclusion zones.

Abstract translation: 公开的是集中监测领土以识别森林和地面火灾的过程。 安装在监控点的可旋转和可倾斜的摄像机提供重叠观察部门的图像。 在每个观察扇区中，以对应于火和烟气动力学的间隔拍摄多个图像序列。 现场图像处理软件提供事件警告，指示分析图像中事件站点的位置。 然后将具有事件站点的图像部分的总图像和图像序列作为快速运动模式中的连续序列发送到中心站并在中心站再现。 有关相关数据的事件警告会混合到中央电视台的电子地图中。 通过混合来自相邻监测点的事件警告，可以实现交叉轴承。 将已知的虚假警报源标记为排除区，可以最大限度地减少错误警报。

公开(公告)号：US20110122245A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US12623461

申请日：2009-11-23

Applicant: ASHOK KUMAR SINHA

Inventor： ASHOK KUMAR SINHA

IPC: G08B17/00 ,  G08B1/08 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G01S19/42

CPC classification number: H01Q19/10 ,  G08B17/005 ,  G08B17/12 ,  H01Q19/13 ,  Y02A40/298

Abstract: This application for patent for Forest Fire Control Systems (FFiCS) describes an invention for prevention and control of forest fires (FF). The system comprises strategically located Ignition Detection and Uplink Signaling Towers (IDUSTs), equipped with the Global Positioning System (GPS) and a suitable optical/infrared Scanner and Detector Assembly (SDA), to continually scan the forest region to instantly detect the onset of the initial flames and sparks of any fire (f/s) within the region. The SDA may optionally utilize a Scanner and Accurate Location Calculator (SALC). Upon detecting an f/s, the IDUST instantly transmits relevant data to a Regional Forest Fire Control System (RFFCC) via a suitable communications means, optionally utilizing the Super-Efficient Satellite and Wireless Antenna System (SSWAS). The RFFCC instantaneously transmits necessary information to area Forest Fire Control Field Stations (FFCFS), enabling them to immediately apply appropriate fire-quenching means to control the fire before it spreads.

Abstract translation: 森林防火系统专利申请（FFiCS）描述了一种防治森林火灾（FF）的发明。 该系统包括具有战略位置的点火检测和上行信号塔（IDUST），配备全球定位系统（GPS）和合适的光学/红外扫描仪和检测器组件（SDA），以持续扫描森林区域，以立即检测 该地区内任何火灾的初始火焰和火花（f / s）。 SDA可以选择使用扫描仪和准确位置计算器（SALC）。 在检测到f / s时，IDUST可以通过适当的通信手段立即将相关数据发送到区域森林火灾控制系统（RFFCC），可选地使用超高效卫星和无线天线系统（SSWAS）。 RFFCC立即向区域森林防火现场站（FFCFS）发送必要的信息，使其能够立即应用适当的灭火手段来控制火灾蔓延之前的火灾。