Patent ID: 8390468

Claim:
A method, comprising: an Aircraft and Watercraft Emergency Information System (AWEIS) which contains: Audio-Video Module collects and records a real-time data of an external environment; Positioning & Signaling Module detects and records the location information; the Positioning & Signaling Module contacts a control tower when needed; Floatable Module is a container for Audio-Video Module and Positioning & Signaling Module; the Floatable Module can be ejected when in emergency; after the Floatable Module was ejected, the Audio-Video Module and Positioning & Signaling Module will start to work collecting, recording and sending data to the control tower in order to help a rescue team; Lighting Signal Module is set on the Floatable Module; the Lighting Signal Module includes an Active Lighting Unit and a Color Marker Unit which provides light signal for rescue; Release and Ejection Module is installed between airframe and Floatable Module which can be controlled manually, electronically or automatically; the Release and Ejection Module launches the Floatable Module when necessary; Traction Module connects the aircraft and the Floatable Module; when the Floatable Module is ejected, the Traction Module keeps the aircraft and Floatable Module connected at a certain distant to ensure the collection of environment data; and Power Module is power supply unit for the system.