Patent ID: 6364026
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: A62C,G05D,G08B

Abstract:
A robotic fire protection system comprising:a a manned control and monitoring station; b a robotic survey vehicle which is designed to: (i) continually patrol an area which it is desired to protect from fire damage; (ii) continuously survey said area while patrolling; (iii) obtain accurate position information from the GPS system; (iv) provide video and IR status information to said control and monitoring station about the fire status of said area; and (v) be remotely controlled from said control and monitoring station; c a robotic fire suppression vehicle which is designed to: (i) be maintained in a state of readiness at a strategic location within said area; (ii) carry a quantity of fire suppressant; (iii) rapidly reach a fire utilizing IR detection for rough guidance; (iv) provide video and IR feedback to said control and monitoring station to allow accurate guidance to said fire and provide information about the status of said fire; (v) obtain accurate position information from the GPS system; (vi) be remotely launched and controlled from said control and monitoring station; and (vii) administer said fire suppressant to said fire upon command.