Alarm.com Holdings Inc has been granted a patent for a method involving deploying aerial drones to assist emergency vehicles in navigating through traffic. The technology includes changing traffic signal states and using drones as traffic signals to ensure smooth passage. GlobalData’s report on Alarmcom gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Alarmcom, Property assessment drones was a key innovation area identified from patents. Alarmcom's grant share as of May 2024 was 33%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Aerial drone assisting emergency vehicles with traffic signals
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11995999B2) discloses a computer-implemented method for deploying an aerial drone to assist an emergency vehicle in navigating through traffic. The method involves receiving a request to deploy the drone, determining the route of the emergency vehicle, and transmitting signals to change the state of traffic signals along the route. The drone is deployed ahead of the emergency vehicle to ensure a clear path, acting as a traffic signal with indicators to signal vehicles to stop. The system includes computers and storage devices to execute these operations efficiently.
The method further includes utilizing signals such as infrared, acoustic, or electromagnetic for communication, processing sensor data from the drone to ensure traffic signal states remain unchanged, and deploying the drone to assist in emergencies beyond traffic management. The system also identifies starting and destination points along the route and the status of traffic signals. The patent also covers a non-transitory computer storage medium with encoded instructions to perform these operations, emphasizing the efficient deployment of drones to aid emergency vehicles and ensure smooth traffic flow. Overall, the patent highlights a novel approach to utilizing drones for traffic management and emergency response, showcasing the potential for technological innovation in enhancing public safety and efficiency on the roads.
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