Nec corporation (20240346819). DISASTER INVESTIGATION ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DISASTER INVESTIGATION ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract

DISASTER INVESTIGATION ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DISASTER INVESTIGATION ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Organization Name

nec corporation

Inventor(s)

Nana Jumonji of Tokyo (JP)

Yosuke Kimura of Tokyo (JP)

Chisato Sugawara of Tokyo (JP)

Takakazu Ishil of Tokyo (JP)

Hiromichi Hirata of Tokyo (JP)

Daisuke Hashizume of Tokyo (JP)

Shouhel Ohno of Tokyo (JP)

DISASTER INVESTIGATION ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DISASTER INVESTIGATION ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240346819 titled 'DISASTER INVESTIGATION ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DISASTER INVESTIGATION ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a disaster investigation assistance device that uses ground surface analysis and image acquisition to improve accuracy in disaster situations.

• Range determination means analyze ground surface changes to determine disaster range.
• Investigation region extraction means extract the investigation region based on the disaster range.
• Image acquisition means acquire images in the investigation region.
• Water level determination means determine water levels using the acquired images.

Key Features and Innovation

• Utilizes ground surface analysis to determine disaster range.
• Extracts investigation region based on the determined disaster range.
• Acquires images in the investigation region for further analysis.
• Determines water levels in the investigation region using the acquired images.

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in disaster response and recovery efforts, such as assessing flood damage and monitoring water levels in affected areas.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the challenge of accurately determining disaster ranges and water levels in disaster situations, improving the efficiency of investigation efforts.

Benefits

• Improved accuracy in determining disaster ranges.
• Enhanced assessment of flood damage.
• Efficient monitoring of water levels in disaster-affected areas.

Commercial Applications

• Disaster response and recovery agencies can use this technology to streamline investigation processes and improve decision-making in disaster situations.

Questions about Disaster Investigation Assistance Device

How does the device determine the disaster range?

The device determines the disaster range by analyzing changes in the ground surface.

What are the potential applications of this technology beyond disaster response?

This technology can also be used in environmental monitoring and infrastructure maintenance to assess ground surface changes and water levels.

Original Abstract Submitted

in order to improve accuracy of an investigation of the disaster situation, a disaster investigation assistance device of the present invention includes a range determination means configured to determine a disaster range using a change in a ground surface that is a result of an analysis using a measurement result by a ground surface measurement device; an investigation region extraction means configured to extract an investigation region based on the disaster range; an image acquisition means configured to acquire an image acquired by an image acquisition device in the investigation region; and a water level determination means configured to determine a first water level in the investigation region using the acquired image.