Patent · US Active

Systems and methods for automatically generating an escape route

US10573149B1 · kind B1 · utility

90Cited by
55References
20Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 2019
Grant dateFeb 25, 2020
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 22, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/90
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

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.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.