AUTO GUARDIAN LIFE-PRESERVATION SYSTEM RECEIVES US PATENT
The Auto Guardian Life-Preservation System, LLC, announces the issuance of its US Patent (US Pat. No. 10,603,980) on March 31, 2020. The Auto Guardian is an autonomous solution designed to end child and pet tragedies in cars caused by excessive heat over an extended period. The system will save children and pets left and forgotten in cars that quickly get too hot to sustain life.
Auto Guardian uses on-board sensors and existing hardware to intervene in unhealthy thermal cabin conditions to sustain life. Vehicle owners and Emergency First Responders are summoned using the GPS coordinates linked to the vehicle. Driver contact information is programmed at the point of sale of the vehicle.
COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION
Because only existing hardware and software are used, beyond the cost of building the algorithm, Auto Guardian is an extremely cost-effective solution to manufacturers. Liability and risk for the manufacturer are reduced, if not completely eliminated. The solution is a win-win proposition for both manufacturers and vehicle owners. The system is native to all vehicle makes and models. It uses whatever sensors are available in each car.
Statistics from 2019 showed 52 children died in hot cars; in the US, Texas led with seven deaths, followed by Florida. Even in more temperate climates, a closed vehicle sitting in direct sunlight or on a warm but cloudy day, will quickly heat to more than 120 degrees, which can cause serious injury within 10 minutes and death in 15.
In 1989, at the onset of airbag use in cars, a US government mandate prohibited babies and small children from riding in the front seat of a vehicle. This well-intentioned mandate was the beginning of the heatstroke epidemic: children were out of sight, and quickly went out of mind. Forgetfulness, purposefully placing children into unattended vehicles, unsupervised kids getting into cars and not being able to get out on their own have been the result. The result has been an increase in the number of cases of heatstroke, asphyxia, neurological damage and death. All of these are preventable, unnecessary tragedies.
ENHANCING VEHICLE SAFETY
The Auto Guardian System enhances vehicle safety, and like airbags, seat belts and anti-lock brakes offers the peace of mind that parents and pet companions expect. Almost nothing is added to the sticker price of the vehicle. Auto-Guardian is a win-win for both manufacturers and drivers – and especially young children.
The Auto Guardian Life-Preservation System is there to protect.
PRESS RELEASE – FACEBOOK December 2019
Auto Guardian Life-Preservation System, the nuanced, embedded algorithm that preserves life in a hot car until Emergency Rescue arrives, is deeply honored to be among those companies chosen by The Ohio State University, College of Engineering, for its Capstone Program, 2019.
Capstone is a requirement for senior engineering students wherein they develop a plan and then build a simulation of a system or mechanism. This work provides the students with valuable experience in real-world problem-solving while industry gains further insight and information regarding the products.
All Capstone projects will be presented by the students at the annual Capstone Showcase December 3, 2019 at the College of Engineering Smith Lab, Ohio State main campus, Columbus, Ohio
Three senior engineering students volunteered to work on our system. Their Adviser is Professor Russell Marzette, Assistant Professor of Practice, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.
The students are:
Jessica Armstrong from Lima, Ohio. After graduation, Jessica will work for Anheuser-Busch. She says, “In such a male-dominated profession, Ohio State has a wonderful network of women engineers that continue to encourage and inspire her me every day.” She, like all Buckeyes, is a great fan of Buckeye sports, especially football! GO BUCKS!
Jianhong Xie is from Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China where his father owns a factory that makes plastic bags for the US and European markets. Following graduation Jianhong would like to gain more experience with a US-based company before returning to China to work in the family business.
Akmal Ishak is from Malaysia. He was specially chosen by his government to receive a scholarship to Ohio State to study Engineering. When he returns to his homeland, he will work for the government in its oil and gas industry.
Left to Right: Akmal Ishak, Clover Apelian (inventor), Jessica Armstrong and Jianhong Xie.