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Homeland Security Alert
(TechVision)
D841-TV
April 8, 2016
First Responder Technologies
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Content
Content Slide No.
Innovations in First Responder Technologies 3
Quadcopter for Assisting First Responders 4
Real-Time Mobile Video Collaboration System 5
Low Cost, Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera for Firefighting 6
Tethered Drone Station for Demanding Missions 7
Live Video Surveillance Solution for First Responders 8
Emergency Collaboration and Communication Solution 9
Mission Critical Asset Tracking Solution for First Responders 10
Wearable Communications Gateway for First Responders 11
Strategic Perspectives 12
Key Patents and Contacts 14
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Innovations in First Responder Technologies
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The company is based
out of San Diego,
California.
The Endurance is an
easy to use, powerful
and cost-effective, multi-
purpose drone that can
be used by first
responders.
Straight Up Imaging was founded
in 2015 by people with roots in the
aviation industry. The company
aims at developing professional
drones that incorporate customer
needs to meet industry
requirements.
The Endurance drone’s First Responder Package is suitable for missions with low flight times. For a greater impact the device needs to
have longer flight times.
Analyst Insights
• First responders are faced with
multiple challenges during
missions, and one of the most
critical ones is chalking out a plan
to locate threats as well as
survivors amid severe uncertain
environmental conditions.
• Having a aerial surveillance
system provides a certain edge to
operations as images captured
from the air can provide critical
information imperative for a
successful mission.
Unmet Needs
First Responders Impacted • The Endurance Drone is a quadcopter, manufactured using high
performance materials such as carbon fiber and plastics
• It has a flight time of 25 minutes and runs on a 10000 mAh
battery
• The drone comes with 3 optional payload packages–Surveyor
(having a Sony QX1 sensor and different filters), Imaging (with
a GoPro Hero 4 camera) and First Responder (containing a
FLIR Vue Pro thermal imaging sensor and a 3 axis Gimbal for
flight stabilisation)
Tech
Profile
Where
Who
What
Innovation Attributes
The drone is expected
to have a impact on
the first responder
services in 2016. The
drone package
contains 3 batteries
that can stretch the
operation time.
However, the drones
needs to be grounded
for battery
replacement, which will
cause disruption to
continuous service.
YEAR OF
IMPACT
Fire Fighting
Paramedics
Emergency Services
Law Enforcers
Quadcopter for Assisting First Responders Straight Up Imaging, USA
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The company is based
out of Austria.
D.A.R.V.I.N is a real-
time mobile video
collaboration solution.
For field users, a
wearable unit fitted with
cameras is provided.
Spin Tower KG focuses on
providing solutions for
maintenance and service
organizations. It uses data
encryption technologies for
enabling secure communications.
TechVision expects Spin Tower’s solution and similar solutions to emerge and get adopted by first responders at a rapid pace.
Analyst Insights
• First responders at various times
need to communicate with remote
personnel such as doctors or
bomb disposal experts in order to
effectively carry out operations
during emergencies.
• Audio communication is not highly
effective in such situations and
there is a dearth of effective real-
time audio-video solutions that
can be deployed at mobile
locations.
Unmet Needs
First Responders Impacted
• The solution can be connected with various accessories such
as endoscopes, infrared imaging systems, gas sensors, and
measuring tools, to enable people at remote locations to get a
holistic picture of field situations.
• The information collected from the on-field components are
encrypted and transmitted in real time.
Tech
Profile
Where
Who
What
Innovation Attributes
The solution is currently
available and is expected
to impact the European
first responder
technologies market in
the near term.
YEAR OF
IMPACT
• Emergency Medical
Technicians
• Paramedics
• Security Forces
• The solution is also applicable for
industrial monitoring, service and
maintenance applications
Features
• Live recording
sessions
• Modification of video
screenshots
• 2-way communication
• Integration of
Webcams/videos
Real-Time Mobile Video Collaboration System Spin Tower KG, Austria
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The company is
headquartered in the
United Stated, and has
offices and distributors
throughout the world.
K2 Thermal Imaging
Camera is a low cost,
handheld camera
intended for firefighting
applications.
FLIR Systems is provider of
thermal imaging solutions that
leverage the company’s expertise
in infrared imaging technology.
Thermal imaging is a necessary tool for firefighting, as it can help determine hotspots, detect survivors under dense smoke and
darkness. However, higher costs limit its usage. A low-cost version, such as the K2 is expected to experience wide scale adoption.
Analyst Insights
• Thermal Imaging devices need to
be compact, rugged, and simple to
use as firefighters need to operate
these while wearing gloves.
• Even though thermal imaging has
various benefits, its usage is limited
due to high cost of equipment.
• There is a need to have low cost
devices in order to equip all
firefighting teams with thermal
imagers.
Critical Needs
Applications
• The K- Series of thermal imaging cameras are proven devices used for firefighting. The K2
is the most affordable of the series.
• The camera uses FLIR’s patented multi-spectral dynamic imaging technology can be
controlled using a single large button, which provides convenience to firefighters wearing
protective gloves.
• The device is compact, rugged (can operate even at 260 degrees C for upto 3 minutes), and
has multiple imaging modes that can be selected using software depending on the
situation.
Tech
Profile
Where
Who
What
Innovation Attributes
• Hot Spot Detection
• Survival Detection
• Threat Assessment
• Industrial Imaging
YEAR OF
IMPACT
The solution is
currently available and
is expected to be
widely adopted in the
near term.
Low Cost, Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera for Firefighting FLIR Systems Inc., USA
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The company is based
out of France.
SAFE-T is a tethered
station for drones. An
onboard module is used
to replace the battery of
a drone and provides
continuous power from
the ground.
Elistair is focused on developing
tethered solutions for drones. The
company has been selected for
funding under the Horizon 2020
program of the European Union.
Tethered drone service shows promise for first responder assistance where longer surveillance
is required. Potential situations include response to natural disasters, forest fire, and bomb
scares.
Analyst Insights
• Limited flight time is the major
drawback faced by drones. This is
because battery technology is
currently not advanced enough
and cannot cater to the power
requirement of drones.
• In case of persistent drone
surveillance where the area to be
monitored is defined and limited, a
tethered solution becomes
plausible.
Critical Needs
Applications • The micro tether has been reinforced with kevlar and is 100 meters long.
• It provides unjammable and very high speed data transfer capabilities and
is able to withstand 100 kg of traction
• Continuous power can be supplied for multiple hours and can be extended
for multi-day operations
• The onboard module is compatible with most commercially available
drones
Tech
Profile
Where
Who
What
Innovation Attributes
Tethered Drones are likely to be used
by first responders for earthquakes,
landslides, forest fire, bomb scares. Any
application where operations are
expected to last for multiple hours or
days would benefit from the SAFE-T
solution.
YEAR OF
IMPACT
The solution is
currently available and
is expected to adopted
for long-time
surveillance
requirements
The SAFE-T solution
has been selected by
organizations such as
Paris Airport, and
Thales Group.
Future Plans • Extend range to 150 meters
• Increase load carrying capacity
• Develop partnerships with drone manufacturers
Tethered Drone Station for Demanding Missions Elistair, France
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The company is
headquartered Austin,
Texas, USA, and has
been into innovations
since 2012.
The ‘First Responder Real-
time Video Access’ is an
innovative service offered by
the company to the first
responders to access real-
time surveillance cameras for
incident management and
response.
Eagle Eye Networks is an innovator
in the video surveillance-based
security space. The company offers
innovative cloud- and Web-based
video analytics and management
solutions.
Live Video Surveillance Solution for First Responders Eagle Eye Networks Inc., USA
The First Responder Real-time Video Access solution will have significant impact on response time and decisions of first responders by
enabling real-time visual awareness of incident locations.
Analyst Insights
• Real-time situational awareness is
essential for first responders to enable
them to plan their course of action for
evacuation or rescue missions.
• Real-time visibility of the affected area
is immensely helpful for first
responders to make critical response
decisions.
Unmet Needs
Applications Impacted
• Specific first responders can be pre-designated with access to
surveillance video during emergency situations
• The Eagle Eye Viewer mobile app can be used by first responders to
view live video streaming through their mobile phones
• The solution is also equipped with an open Eagle cloud video
application programming interface (API) to allow security agencies with
custom integration capabilities.
• The solution leverages REpresentational State Transfer (REST)
software architecture to offer uniform user experience on all platforms
and devices.
Tech
Profile
Where
Who
What
Innovation Attributes
2016 to 2017–The
solution will be
available for the
company’s customers
from Q2 2016.
YEAR OF
IMPACT
Funding
Undisclosed amount
of Series B funding
from Austin Ventures
and MSD Capital
Real-Time Situational
Intelligence for First
Responders
The company is primarily targeting to
help disaster management teams,
firefighters, military, and so on.
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The company is
headquartered Munich,
Germany, and has a
global presence in more
than 20 countries
worldwide.
The ‘OpenScape First
Response’ is an emergency
communication and response
solution that offers seamless
voice, video, and data
services with optimum
scalability to handle high
network traffic during crisis
situations.
Unify Communications Finland Oy is
a notable innovator in the software-
based integrated collaboration and
communications space. Unify is a
part of Atos SE (Societas
Europaea).
Emergency Collaboration and Communication Solution Unify Software and Solutions GmbH & Co. KG., Germany
The OpenScape First Response will be a key tool for public safety answering points (PSAPs) and first responders for reliable mission
critical collaboration and communication using real-time multimedia transmission over VoIP.
Analyst Insights
• Communications channels get
overloaded and jammed during
emergency situations, thereby
disrupting mission critical
communication for first responders
• Civilians also require robust
communication networks during
crisis to call for help
Unmet Needs
Applications Impacted
• The solution offers the required software-based integrated framework to
transform the traditional 911 communication channels into the NG9-1-1
compliant SIP (session initiation protocol)-based platforms.
• The solution offers a carrier-class VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) to
deliver voice and multimedia services to up to 500,000 users
simultaneously.
• OpenScape First Response is developed using service-oriented
architecture (SOA) to offer seamless integration of additional plug and
play communication and application modules
Tech
Profile
Where
Who
What
Innovation Attributes
2016 to 2017–The
solution is already
available in the market
and is expected to have
a significant positive
impact across the globe
within two years with
increased adoption of
NG9-1-1. The high
scalability to support
increased traffic during
emergency situations
will be a key factor for
driving adoption.
YEAR OF
IMPACT
Emergency
Communication and
Response
Unify focuses on providing reliable next-
generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) compliant
multi-media communication services
during emergency situations.
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Apptricity Corporation is
headquartered in Irving,
Texas, USA, with an
office in London, UK.
Asset is a Web- and mobile-
based asset tracking and
management solution for first
responders. It helps to locate
and account for critical
equipment and be mission
ready.
Apptricity focuses on IoT-based
mobile solutions for commercial and
government sectors. The company
has excelled in supply chain
management solutions since 1999.
Mission Critical Asset Tracking Solution for First Responders Apptricity Corporation, USA
The Asset solution is an integral tool that can aid first responders in asset tracking before and after incidents. Asset value and lifecycle
evaluation capabilities are added advantages.
Analyst Insights
• First responders often misplace
their mission critical assets during
service in emergency situations,
which restricts them from offering
continued service
• There is a need to assess the
equipment condition of first
responders’ assets to keep them
mission ready and minimize
response time
Unmet Needs
Applications Impacted
• Asset leverages a hybrid software architecture based on RFID
(radio frequency identification) for accurate real-time equipment
tracking.
• Additional integration potential of GPS (global positioning
system) and cellular network positioning modules for increased
precision and accuracy.
• Offers seamless communication with RFID readers, barcode
scanners, and other mobile identification devices for easy
management of assets.
• Provides detailed reports about asset lifecycle.
Tech
Profile
Where
Who
What
Innovation Attributes
2016 to 2017–The
solution is already
available in the market
and is expected to be
having a high adoption
in near term.
YEAR OF
IMPACT
Partnership
Apptricity has recently
partnered with Verizon
Wireless to bring new
mobile-based
innovations to market
Asset Tracking
Asset Health Monitoring
Inventory Management
Post-incidence Forensics
Asset Valuation
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The company is
headquartered in
Wallingford, Connecticut,
USA, with other offices
across the country and its
engineering department
in Puerto Rico.
The Wearable Smart
Gateway (WSG) is an
innovative solution that
empowers first responders to
share mission critical data in
real-time for enhanced
situational awareness.
Mutualink is an innovator in the
multimedia interoperable
communication technology area. The
company focuses on developing
innovations to facilitate real-time
multimedia sharing solutions for
government and private sectors.
Wearable Communications Gateway for First Responders Mutualink Inc., USA
WSG is a highly efficient multimedia communication gateway that can dramatically empower first responders with real-time situational
awareness and minimize response times. It will definitely become an essential device for first responders.
Analyst Insights
• Situational blindness due to lack of
real-time emergency information
sharing significantly increases
response time for first responders
• Secure real-time transmission of
data from first responder devices
such as body worn cameras,
locator beacons, handheld sensors,
and heart monitors, is essential to
manage critical missions.
Unmet Needs
First Responders Impacted
• The WSG seamlessly interconnects the devices that are worn or
carried by first responders and transmits data in real-time through
the Mutualink secure network.
• WSG leverages Intel Edison, a tiny ultra-low power chip that
facilitates device integration, video transmission, data encryption,
and processing.
• The solution uses Mutualink’s proprietary Interoperable Response
and Preparedness Platform (IRAPP) as its secure communication
network for transmission of critical mission data.
Tech
Profile
Where
Who
What
Innovation Attributes
2016–The solution will
be in the market by
2016 and is expected
to be having a strong
impact globally on
defense organizations.
YEAR OF
IMPACT
Funding
$ 11 million venture
funding from
undisclosed
investors in 2014
Fire Fighters
Paramedics
Law Enforcers
Security Forces
Rescue Teams
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Strategic Perspectives
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Emerging Trends Drones are being explored by
various Fire Departments and
Police forces to check its
applicability and develop a timeline
for integration into first responder
services
Growth Factors • First responder services are
becoming critical components of
homeland security due to the
increase of both natural and
manmade disasters leading to
severe casualties.
• Technologies enabling safer and
efficient operations of first
responders are developing
rapidly, and are driving the
integration of cutting edge
technologies into first responder
services.
Strategic Initiatives • The Renfrew Paramedic Service in
Canada has launched several first
responder applications such as,
locating lost hikers, delivering life-vest
to capsized boats and monitoring
hazardous material. Renfrew is also
working with Remote Sensing and
Indro Robotics to deliver medical
equipment such as defibrillator during
emergencies.
• The NAASIC (Nevada Advanced
Autonomous Systems Innovation
Center) 1st Annual UAS Search &
Rescue Symposium (April 6 to April 8,
2016) will explore various
opportunities for the use of drones by
first responders as well as the current
regulatory scenario for such
operations.
• Several states in the United States
and other counties are exploring the
use of drones for first responders.
These include, Clark County Fire
Department, Mesa County, and North
Dakota.
Perspectives
Strategic Perspectives
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Key Patents and Contacts
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Key Patents
Title Publication
Date and
Number
Assign
ee
Inventor Abstract
Communications
system
07 February, 2013;
US20130035056A1
NEC
Corp
Anand
Raghawa
Prasad,
Caroline
Jactat
A cellular communications system is provided in which a user device
maintains and provides a last non-emergency security context to a core
network when moving from a network that provided restricted services to a
network that provides unrestricted services. In this way, re-authentication of
the user device can be avoided in the network that provided unrestricted
services
Request apparatus
for delivery of
medical support
implement by UAV
05 April 2016;
US 09307383
Inc.
William
Graham
Patrick
n illustrative apparatus may include a UAV request apparatus having a
housing with at least one interface configured to accept one or more inputs
that are each indicative of a particular type of medical situation. A control
system may be configured to receive, via the interface, a first input that
corresponds to a first type of medical situation in which a defibrillator is
configured to provide medical support; and send, via a first network interface
to an access system for a network of UAVs, a medical support request
including a unique electronic identifier for the apparatus and an indication of
the first type of medical situation, such that a UAV delivers a defibrillator to a
location associated with the unique electronic identifier.
Source: WIPO Patentscope & Frost & Sullivan Analysis
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Key Patents (continued)
Title Publication
Date and
Number
Assignee Inventor Abstract
Forest Fire Control
System
24 March 2016;
US 20160082298
William
Kelly
Dagenhart
William
Kelly
Dagenhart
A system and method for locating and suppressing a forest fire in the
beginning stage comprising a fire location means such as one or more
unmanned drones, a processing and control means configured to control the
drones, to process location and other information about the forest fire, to
develop a fire suppression proposal and to control a delivery means, a
delivery means such as a guided missile system, and a fire suppression
means such as a missile containing fire retarding chemicals.
Wearable safety
apparatus for, and
method of,
displaying heat
source
characteristics
and/or hazards
24 March 2016;
US 20160081415
Motorola
Solutions
Inc.
Darran
Michael
Handshaw
A wearable safety apparatus includes a housing, a plurality of directional
thermal imaging sensors mounted on the housing and facing outwardly
away from the housing in a corresponding plurality of different directions
towards thermal zones of a heat source. Each sensor detects infrared
radiation (IR) intensity and generates an output indicative of a temperature
of the detected IR intensity in a respective thermal zone faced by a
respective sensor. An interface is mounted on the housing and has a display
positioned to be viewable by a user, e.g., a firefighter. A controller
processes the outputs generated by the sensors, and displays at a plurality
of spaced-apart positions on the display a plurality of positional thermal
indicators when the temperature in the respective thermal zone is elevated.
The position of each positional thermal indicator corresponds to the thermal
zone faced by the respective sensor.
Source: WIPO Patentscope & Frost & Sullivan Analysis
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Terry Parisher, CEO, Straight Up Imaging, San Diego, California, 92128. Phone: +1-855-784-2015.
E-mail: [email protected]. URL: www.straightupimaging.com
Mario Schwaiger, CEO, Spintower KG, Klosterwiesgasse 46, 8010 Graz, Austria. Phone: +43-0-316-21-42-73.
E-mail: [email protected]. URL: www.spintower.eu
Tim McDowd, Director of Public Relations, FLIR Systems, Boston, MA. Phone: +1-503-498-3146.
E-mail: [email protected]. URL: www.flir.com
Guilhem de Marliave, CEO, Elistair, 41 Quai Fulchiron,, 69005 Lyon – France. Phone: +33-9-83-57-06-39.
E-mail: [email protected]. URL: www.elistair.com
Hans Kahler, VP, Business Development, Eagle Eye Networks Inc., 4611 Bee Caves Rd, #200, Austin, TX 78746.
Phone: +1-512-473-0500. E-mail: [email protected]. URL: www.eagleeyenetworks.com
Amy Martin, Head of Global Public Relations, Unify Software and Solutions GmbH & Co. KG., Hofmannstrasse 63
Munich, Bavaria 81359, Germany. Phone: +1-408-492-2785. E-mail: [email protected]. URL: www.unify.com
Diane Ianni , Vice President, Marketing, Product Marketing and Sales, Apptricity Corporation, 5605 N. MacArthur Blvd.,
#900, Irving, TX 75038. Phone: +1-214-596-0601. E-mail: [email protected]. URL: www.apptricity.com
Beth Clay, Marketing Director, Mutualink Inc., 1269 South Broad Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Phone: +1-203-774-3474. E-mail: [email protected]. URL: www.mutualink.net
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