One Smart Lab

(better formatted google doc version - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19rT55oayhGi2Hn7byiooZbhdhnQxIcxfF_VXfJWtHgw/edit?usp=sharing) We propose solution for two types of scenarios Basic - where basic communication (GPS, cell, wifi) infrastructure is available, which would be in most “every day” emergency situations Enhanced - where the first responder “brings” communication, in case of major events like natural disasters, wars / civil disturbance, infrastructure failure, etc. Basic Since mobile phones are ubiquitous, we propose a “basic” smartphone app installed on the first responder’s phone with following capabilities: Basic GPS tracking Integration of wifi location databases like Wigle / SkyHook / OpenbMap / OpenCellId / OpenWlanMap / OpenWifi / WifiMap Triangulating location using cell tower Barometric sensor for determining height Voice note / chat capability to / from command center Enhanced In case of little to no cell phone /wifi coverage scenarios, we propose creating an ad-hoc location & communication network using off-the-shelf, already massively manufactured (i.e. low cost since produced in factory scale) technology in combination with the mobile app from “Basic” scenario. Deploying a LoraWan mesh network LoraWan is wireless protocol capable of sending and receiving communication as far as 10km (with record as high as 766 km, or 476 miles). Because of its low energy attributes, it is capable of “penetrating” through significant city scenarios where concrete prevents Non Line of Sight connections. LoraWan is cheap, ubiquitous, easily customizable for deploying location tracking indoors or outdoors. These are so cost efficient in real life applications, and thus are currently being used by companies that have intense asset location tracking. Proposal Details 1) First responder is given a LoraWan transmitter usb attachment to his/her cell phone This lorawan transmitter will be sending intermittent data of its ID, which is pre-associated before deployment. There will be a 2) Deploy multiple LoraWan gateways. These gateways can be deployed on emergency responder vehicles, or deployed on drones. In the case needing large aerial coverage, 3+ drones with each drone carrying LoraWan gateway can be setup in order to triangulate location based on signal intensity In the case where drones might not be possible (such as underground, or indoor with little or no visibility), we propose programmable walking robots that can carry the gateways / cell phone boosters directly into area: However this scenario is significantly more expensive, as one of these robots can easily run into $70-100k per robot, whereas a drone can be purchased under $1k per drone. 3) Smart Phone Mobile Application on First Responder’s Phone Without the need for human intervention, the smart phone app (proposed in “Basic” scenario) will ingest data from the mesh network, barometric sensor, GPS (if available), nearby wifi (if available), and cell tower (if available) to produce likelihood geolocation coordinates using basic machine learning models. 4) Deploy ad-hoc cell network In case of inaccurate location data, we propose that this ad-hoc network include a “temporary” voice / data communication backup. 4g/3g cell booster is carried onto the vehicle (or one of the drones) for 2 way communication to/from first responder in case the command needs to have a larger data pipe for voice or video communication in case of non-existent communication network.

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