Claims:We claim:-

1. Integrated Health Monitoring, Surveillance and Networking System comprises of wrist gear to be provided to each trooper and Nano unmanned Ariel vehicles (UAV) to be provided to section or troops.

2. Accordingly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said wrist gear consisting of Health monitoring sensor module, Display screen, Battery, Central processing unit (CPU), Mesh Networking module and GPS module characterized in that all modules and systems are synchronous to each other and power source is provided to gear internally with battery

3. As claimed in claim 3 wherein said battery is designed to be simply replaceable so that trooper can replace it by himself.

4. Accordingly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said system works on node elements which forms mesh network as they can be interconnected directly and dynamically.

5. Accordingly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said wrist gear also provides basic information of surrounding like preloaded digital maps, GPS system, mission objectives or mission strategy, wrist gear also assist trooper for tracing walked path as well as assigned mission or patrol path.

6. Accordingly as claimed in claim wherein screen of the wrist gear is designed robust to with stand war situation.

7. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein;
a) all data collected by health monitoring sensor module is send to CPU which processes and analyses all data;
b) also selected data is displayed on screen to assist trooper;
c) all data is received and transmitted through mesh network module;
d) mesh network module also connects gear to mesh network, network module search and verify mesh network and then only connects to network;
e) GPS module provides location and related support to wrist gear;
f) wrist gear needs login ID of respective trooper to login and logout the wrist gear;
g) trooper need to login into wrist gear interface before operating or patrol;
h) unexpected un-mounting of wrist gear can lock the wrist gear.

8. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein; base camp is equip with mesh networking module, which enable base to work like ‘air traffic control tower’, can control and co-ordinate nearby troops and can be able to provide them assistance.

9. A system as claimed in claim 1, in emergency condition UAV or UGV can send signals to the satellite also.

10. Accordingly as claimed in claimed in claim 1 wherein said mesh networking based collaboration and co-ordination platform is local topology in which infrastructure nodes connects directly and dynamically and non- hierarchically which connects all troopers on common platform; In mesh network, wrist gear of troopers, UAV or UGV (if available), as well as nearby post or base camp works as a node of mesh network; each node in mesh network works as router as well as relay for communication, widening operating area; it enable troopers to share their location, health status, strategic condition and their environment. Mesh network also enable troopers to alert colleague troopers in case of emergency or any casualty, other trooper are alerted and notified with health status and location of the trooper facing casualty, so that under casualty trooper can be assisted and rescued from adverse condition.

11. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein location of troopers is displayed graphically on screen of wrist gear and health status of respective trooper is displayed with color code of location symbol; Green color of point indicates normal health of trooper, Yellow color indicates intermediate health or general injury and casualty and red color indicate severe injury and casualty, CPU of wrist gear automatically generated shortest possible path to reach location of casualty.

12. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein; in emergency condition any trooper can initiate emergency protocol, it display shortest path to base camp on screen of wrist gear and also initializes self-launch of UAV or UGV; UAV collects all data logs from trooper’s wrist gear and flies away; sends that data logs on network and sends signal to satellite (if possible) and nearby troops as well as base camp; UAV shares location of troops, their health condition, ammunition and strategic position over network.

13. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein; Health parameters measure by the health monitoring module is continuously compared with pre-calibrated normal working range of health parameters of respective trooper, if any health parameter shows sudden fluctuation above normal working range then colleague troopers are alerted by sending them health status, strategic position and shortest path to reach location of ‘under casualty ’ trooper collaboration mesh platform.
, Description:FORM 2
THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 OF 1970)
AND
The patent rules, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10: rule 13)

1. TITLE OF INVENTION
Integrated Health Monitoring, Surveillance and Networking System

2. APPLICANTS
Sr. No Name Nationality Address
1. Dhage Shubham Balasaheb Indian Indira Nagar, Chincholi (Ballalnath), Tal- Latur, Dist- Latur, Maharashtra, India- 413511
2. Bacche Dipak Shankar Indian “Sitakunj”, Samtanagar, Wada Road, Rajgurunagar, Tal- Khed, Dist- Pune, Maharashtra, India- 410505
3. Jawarkar Umesh Subhashrao Indian Flat No. 106, Acme Aureli, Ambegaon, (bk), Pune, Maharashtra

3. PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION

COMPLETE
Following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

4. DESCRIPTION.

Technical field of invention:
Present invention in general relates to the field of health monitoring and networking system and in particular to real time remote health care consultation and diagnosis as well as hostile area air surveillance and intra troop networking system.

Prior art:

In India many of the war zones are in remote areas where access to proper medical support is not possible; also troopers are victimized by acute diseases if symptoms are not diagnosed within time. This adds up combat casualties.

Proper command, control and communication platform enhances performance of the military forces. Success of all strategic operations depends upon proper understanding of personnel role and position to respective trooper. Lack of proficient coordination within troops costs un-replaceable damage of lives.

Presently when the military and paramilitary forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) patrols move out of their camps, they have virtually no adequate means for instant communication with their base and neither is the base able to identify the precise location of the patrol. The camps themselves have no equipment to detect hostile activity around their perimeter. Therefore, there required compatible technology involving various aspects like health, personnel safety, proper surveillance and proper networking platform which enhance performance of Military and National security.

US 20120210425 A1 discloses Network Surveillance. A method of network surveillance includes receiving network packets handled by a network entity and building at least one long-term and at least one short-term statistical profile from a measure of the network packets that monitors data transfers, errors, or network connections. A comparison of the statistical profiles is used to determine whether the difference between the statistical profiles indicates suspicious network activity.

US 20170257602 A1 discloses Surveillance and Monitoring System. A method and system provides centralized redundant monitoring suitable for effectively recording and tracking video monitoring systems at a plurality of remote surveillance locations. The method and system are configured to track, monitor, capture, and record video originating from transportation vehicles using a novel technological configuration that minimizes overall and sub-system downtime relative to conventional technologies. The remote surveillance locations are capable of utilizing self-healing and recovery mechanisms and reporting status information to the centralized monitoring system. The centralized monitoring system can use information received from the remote surveillance locations to remotely monitor the status of the remote surveillance systems, to initiate remotely self-healing and recovery mechanisms, and request previously recorded surveillance data and live surveillance data in real time.

US 8626521 disclose public health surveillance system. A networked system for identifying whether an individual or a plurality of individuals has been exposed to a disease-causing infectious agent associated with a bioterrorism event.

US 20120084839 A1 discloses Surveillance Network System. Embodiments of a sensor network system provide surveillance capabilities in multiple contexts/environments (e.g., military, commercial, scientific, civic, urban, wilderness, etc.). Network nodes may include devices such as sensors, network routers, network controllers, etc. Network sensors may be configured so that power management objectives are maximized. Network sensors (both individually and as a group) may be capable of intelligent and cooperative information gathering, so that the output of the sensor network does not contain high levels of irrelevant information. The network nodes may communicate among one another via one or more communication links, and in some cases, multiple routes between any two network nodes may be available. The sensor network may include aspects of both high data rate and low data rate network features. One or more network controllers may provide various network management capabilities, including management of network routing, information collection, information exportation, network configuration, etc.

US 20120084839
A1 discloses Tactical Personal Surveillance and Monitoring System. A tactical garment incorporates a tactical surveillance and monitoring system. The exemplary system comprising an electronic central communication base module, and a plurality of electronic peripheral surveillance modules operatively connected to the base module. The surveillance modules are adapted for collecting realtime surveillance data, and communicating the surveillance data to the base module. A wireless communications device transmits the surveillance data captured by the surveillance modules to the base module. An electronic storage medium is integrated with the base module for locally storing the surveillance data. A second wireless communications device transmits the surveillance data from the base module to a remote command center terminal.

US 7399276 disclose remote health monitoring system. The invention relates generally to remote health monitoring systems, as applied to the field of public health surveillance. In particular, it relates to a multi-user remote health monitoring system that is capable of reliably identifying and collecting data from frontline healthcare providers, laboratory and hospital information systems, patients and healthy individuals in a number of ways, with a view to aid in the field of public health. The system can also be used to query and collect additional information regarding specifics pertaining to the health of the individuals, and for patient tracking, monitoring, and the collection of individual data.

US 20040117209 A1 discloses Patient Control of Health-Related Data in a Remote Patient Monitoring System. A networked health-monitoring system is described for collecting and processing patient health-related data. A plurality of remote patient sites each includes at least one display, a data management unit configured to facilitate collection of patient health-related data, a memory, and stored program instructions for generating health-monitoring related information on the display. At least one central server connects to the data management unit at each patient site and the system allows a patient at a remote patient site to control the display of health-monitoring related information on the display.

Thus there are many drawbacks in the existing health monitoring and surveillance system therefore to prevent the limitations there is need to design and develops an efficient, accurate and improved system for real time health monitoring and surveillance system. Hence the present invention implements an integrated health monitoring, surveillance and networking system.

Object:

1. Primary object of the present invention is to provide an integrated health monitoring, surveillance and networking system.

2. Another object of the present invention is to provide compact and integrated system to conduct real time remote health care consultation and diagnosis as well as hostile area air surveillance and intra troop networking.

3. Yet another object of the present invention is to observe and monitor positions of troopers and situation at hostile environment to make instant and flawless decisions.

4. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide support and surveillance vehicle to operational troops for active surveillance and support.

Other objects, features and advantages will become apparent from detail description and appended claims to those skilled in art.

STATEMENT:

Accordingly following invention provides an Integrated Health Monitoring, Surveillance and Networking System. IHSNS is compact and integrated system able to conduct real time remote health care consultation and diagnosis as well as hostile area air surveillance and intra troop networking. IHSNS is consisting of simple hardware including wrist gear to be provided to each trooper and Nano unmanned Ariel vehicles to be provided to section or troops. Wrist gear provides basic information of surrounding like preloaded digital maps, GPS system, mission objectives or mission strategy, wrist gear also assist trooper for tracing walked path as well as assigned mission or patrol path. IHSNS proposes provision of support and surveillance vehicle to operational troops for active surveillance and support. Surveillance and support vehicle is also equipped with mesh networking module so that it can work as node of the mesh network. Surveillance vehicle can work as bridge between two troops or remotely positioned troop and base camp. Surveillance vehicle can also work as relay to wide operating range of troop.Base camp work as permanent stationary node of the network and can control and co-ordinate nearby troops and provide them assistance.In an emergency condition UAV or UGV can send signals to the satellite. Satellite also can be utilized as Network Bridge between remotely located troops. The preferred embodiment mainly comprises of battery, memory, GPS module, display screen, CPU, sensor, mesh network module, UAV, etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING:

This invention is described by way of example with reference to the following drawing where,

Figure 1 of sheet 1 shows node elements of IHSNS.
Where,
1 denotes Satellite,
2denotes Surveillance and support vehicle (UAV or UGV),
3denotesMilitary stations,
4denotes Wrist gear.

Figure 2 of sheet 1shows schematic diagram of the wrist gear.
Where,
5denotes Battery,
6denotes Memory,
7denotes Mesh networking module,
8denotes CPU,
9denotes GPS module,
10denotes Display screen,
11denotes Health monitoring sensor module measuring body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, arterial oxygen saturation.

Figure 3 of sheet 2 shows mesh network formation by nodes.

Figure 4 of sheet 2 showslocations of troopers graphically by dots.

In order that the manner in which the above-cited and other advantages and objects of the invention are obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be referred, which are illustrated in the appended drawing. Understanding that these drawing depict only typical embodiment of the invention and therefore not to be considered limiting on its scope, the invention will be described with additional specificity and details through the use of the accompanying drawing.

Detailed description:

The present invention relates to an Integrated Health Monitoring, Surveillance and Networking System. This invention proposes provision of extensively integrated package consisting Heath monitoring, Surveillance and intra as well as inter troop networking system. System includes provision of wrist gears and Nano unmanned Ariel vehicle to section. Integrated Health monitoring, Surveillance and Networking System (IHSNS). IHSNS is consisting of simple hardware including wrist gear to be provided to each trooper and Nano unmanned Ariel vehicles to be provided to section or troops. IHSNS is compact and integrated system able to conduct real time remote health care consultation and diagnosis as well as hostile area air surveillance and intra troop networking.

IHSNS is designed to establish mesh network, creating troop level tactical command, communication and co-ordination platform. Mesh networking platform offers live steaming of data, media files and surveillance coverage transmitted by UAV. Networking platform also allows planners to observe and monitor positions of troopers and situation at hostile environment to make instant and flawless decisions. It also plays key role in search and rescue operations where proper surveillance and utmost co-ordination is require for proper execution of operation.

Provision of Nano UAV offers live strategic environment surveillance with advances surveillance and navigation equipment. UAV navigation through strategic area assists troopers and allows them to understand their role and positions in operation.

Extensive integration of systems enables troops for better performance and higher chances of success. It also reduces rate of casualties and losses in reconnaissance and insurgency.

Elements of IHSNS-
IHSNS works on node elements. Node elements forms mesh network. These elements can be interconnected directly and dynamically. Proposed elements are Wrist Gears, Surveillance and Support vehicles, any military station, Satellite (If possible).

All these elements together works as nodes of mesh network-
A.Wrist gear
IHSNS proposes to provide specially manufactured wrist gear to every operational trooper. Wrist gear is integrated package that homes all systems and system modules. Wrist gear is consist of Health monitoring sensor module, Display screen, Battery, Central processing unit (CPU), Mesh Networking module and GPS module.

As shown in fig. All modules and systems are synchronous to each other. Power source is provided to gear internally with battery. Battery is designed to be simply replaceable so that trooper can replace it by himself. Wrist gear also provides basic information of surrounding like preloaded digital maps, GPS system, mission objectives or mission strategy, wrist gear also assist trooper for tracing walked path as well as assigned mission or patrol path. Screen on wrist gear is designed robust to with stand war situation.

All data collected by health monitoring sensor module is send to CPU. CPU processes and analyses it. Also selected data is displayed on screen to assist trooper. All data is received and transmitted through mesh network module. Mesh network module also connects gear to mesh network, network module search and verify mesh network and then only connects to network. GPS module provides location and related support to wrist gear.

Wrist gear needs login ID of respective trooper to login and logout the wrist gear. Trooper need to login into wrist gear interface before operating or patrol. Unexpected un-mounting of wrist gear can lock the wrist gear. Wrist gear can be unlocked by specific authority only.

B.Support and surveillance vehicle
IHSNS proposes provision of support and surveillance vehicle to operational troops for active surveillance and support. Surveillance vehicle can ne Unmanned Ariel vehicle (UAV) or unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) etc. Surveillance and support vehicle is also equipped with mesh networking module so that it can work as node of the mesh network. Surveillance vehicle can work as bridge between two troops or remotely positioned troop and base camp. Surveillance vehicle can also work as relay to wide operating range of troop. Surveillance vehicle is utilized for live surveillance of target ad enemy territory, neat understanding of environment and strategic location of enemy can assist troopers in various aspects of strategy and safety.

C.Military Station or nearby reinforcement
Base camp is also proposed to equip with mesh networking module, which enable base to work like ‘air traffic control tower’. Base camp can control and co-ordinate nearby troops and can be able to provide them assistance. Base camp can work as permanent stationary node of the network.

D. Military Satellite
In emergency IHSNS propose to utilize satellite for data transmission. In an emergency condition UAV or UGV can send signals to the satellite. Satellite also can be utilized as Network Bridge between remotely located troops.

Mesh Networking and Collaboration Platform:-
IHSNS provides mesh networking based collaboration and co-ordination platform. Mesh network is local topology in which infrastructure nodes connects directly and dynamically and non- hierarchically. Mesh network connects all troopers on common platform. In mesh network, wrist gear of every troopers, UAV or UGV (if available), as well as nearby post or base camp works as a node of mesh network. Each node in mesh network works as router as well as relay for communication, widening operating area. Since mesh network works dynamically number of nodes can be automatically connected to network.

Mesh networking platform enable troopers to share their location, health status, strategic condition and their environment. Mesh network also enable troopers to alert colleague troopers in case of emergency or any casualty. If any trooper faces casualty or adverse condition, other trooper are alerted and notified with health status and location of the trooper facing casualty, so that under casualty trooper can be assisted and rescued from adverse condition. Due to dynamic nature ofmesh network, base camp can work like ‘air traffic control tower’ to control and co-ordinate nearby troops and operations. Basically mesh network provides common collaboration platform for troops to get synchronize and coordinated for effective on-field assistance and effective implementation of strategic planning.

Health Monitoring and Alerting System:-
IHSNS provides sensor based live health monitoring and alerting system. In health monitoring system basic health parameters like ‘pulse rate’, ‘body temperature’, ‘blood pressure’, ‘arterial oxygen saturation (by invasive methods)’ are measured with fine measurement sensors. Sensors are installed on wrist gear as per their application. All data logs measured and collected by all health monitoring sensors is sent to central processing unit (CPU), simultaneously data logs are stored in a memory unit provided in CPU. Central processing unit continuously compares received data with pre-calibrated normal working range of respective health parameter. Normal working range of health parameters of respective trooper is calibrated in various condition like rest condition, during exercise, during his poor physical condition etc. before actual operation. This normal working range of health parameters is different for every trooper; therefore it is calibrated and stored on his personal wrist gear.

Working range is calibrated and defined by taking various conditions in account. CPU analyses and processes all data received and manipulates it in form of ‘health index’. Health index is general health scale which indicates health status in form of numerical value or graphical representation. This health index is displayed and shared on mesh network, so that every trooper can monitor health status of his colleague trooper and can respond accordingly.

Since basic health parameters like pulse rate, body temperature, blood pressure, arterial oxygen saturation (by invasive methods) shows sudden fluctuations whenever subjected to any unusual conditions like any sudden change in environment, mental disturbance or injury as well as physical damage, also they responds to every external as well as internal changes. Whenever trooper faces any unusual circumstances like suddenattack, insurgency, injury, unexpected encounter with enemy, get caught by enemy forces, get trapped in jungles etc. whenever trooper faces adverse condition and his health parameters shows sudden rise or fall below or above pre-calibrated working range, if his health index falls below pre- define limit, then CPU send all data over mesh network. All the troopers are alerted and notified with health status and location of that ‘under casualty’ trooper. Alert message is set to popup on the screen of wrist gears of colleague troopers. Live Health status of under casualty trooper is updated over mesh network, where every trooper can observe his position and health index so that they can respond and make further strategy accordingly. If health status of injured trooper fall below critical level then extreme emergency alert and reinforcement message is set to be sent to every trooper so that troopers can understand severity of casualty with respective trooper. Eventually medic can consult injured trooper remotely, when immediate reinforcement is not possible. Even primary aids can be suggested to that trooper that could increase his life expectancy.

As shown in the fig. 4 location of troopers is displayed graphically on screen of wrist gear. Health status of respective trooper is displayed with colorcode of location symbol. E.g. Green color of point indicates normal health of trooper, Yellow color indicates intermediate health or general injury and casualty and red color indicate severe injury and casualty, one’s red point is displayed, it is considered as signal for immediate reinforcement and assistance. If red point is displayed, CPU of wrist gear automatically generated shortest possible path to reach location of casualty. It assists other troopers to provide cover and medical support to respective trooper.

In case of patrol parties or lengthy tactical operations if any trooper fell seek or faces any health problem like acute diseases or viral infections or gone through animal bite or snake bite, medic can consult him remotely. Medic can suggest him ‘on field’ primary aid, also he can call him back to base medical camp in case of serious health problem. This can avoid on field non-battle casualties and loss of lives. Remote diagnosis and medical support can overcome problems like less number of medical officers, lack of on field medical support in military and paramilitary forces. Trooper can be continuously monitored so that symptoms of diseases and infections can be diagnosed immediately and further treatment can be done by medical officer.

Surveillance System:-
IHSNS also provides surveillance support to troops. If troops are provided with UAV or UGV then they can be utilize for surveillance purpose. Since UAV and UGV works as a node of mesh network, it can be connected dynamically to the network. UAV and UAV can broadcast live footage over mesh network. All nodes (troopers and base camps) connected over network can view the footage and all data shared by UAV and UGV. Since everyone can view live coverage of strategic area, it can help trooper to understand the battle field and surrounding neatly. Better understanding can enhance efficiency of implementation of strategic planning.

UAV and UGV can work as a network bridge between remote troops and it can also connect base camp with troops by working as relay. Surveillance vehicle is provided with path tracker, it can fly itself towards base camp, if lost or in case of emergency with the help of mesh network and GPS.If UAV get lost or mate any accident like dead battery, crash in enemy territory, then authority can disconnect UAV from mesh network and can be able to wipe all data and data logs stored on UAV. This system can eliminate potential threat of cyber hacking or penetration in mesh network.

Emergency Alert and Backup System:-
If major of troop faces casualty and lowered health index, when strategic status and position of troop is below critical condition than any trooper can initiate emergency protocol. Emergency protocol will display shortest path to base camp on screen of wrist gear. Emergency protocol also initializes self-launch of UAV or UGV. UAV collects all data logs from trooper’s wrist gear and flies away. It sends that data logs on network and sends signal to satellite (if possible) and nearby troops as well as base camp. UAV shares location of troops, their health condition, ammunition and strategic position over network. This can assist forces to reinforce troops under casualty. Also all data logs can be secured and saved.

If eventually any trooper passes away or faces unexpected un-mounting of wrist gear then CPU of wrist gear will clear all data logs and initiate self- destruction where software and user-interface of wrist gear get auto-locked and uninstalled later. To avoid reverse engineering and network access of wrist gear, drone and mesh network by enemy, commanding officer of respective troop is given access and authority to dismiss node from the mesh network if required. Commanding officer can also clear data logs from wrist gear of fellow troopers in case of emergency. He can transfer his access and authority to make changes in system to fellow officer if requires. This feature makes system flexible, adoptable, reliable and secure to operate in war zones.

Additional advantages and modification will readily occur to those skilled in art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspect is not limited to specific details and representative embodiments shown and described herein. Accordingly various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general invention concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.