Soteria Mechatronics LLC proposes a novel solution for automatic inflation of aircrew life preservers during emergency water landing. The inflation system uses a logic-based decision tree to determine the best time to perform inflation after the user exits the vehicle. The decision tree uses multipath analysis to provide the determination.
Benefit: The anticipated benefits include lives saved by automatic operation of a personal flotation device based on logic generated preconditions. Potential commercial applications include using the same solution for automatic occupant flotation for helicopter, general aviation, and airliner passengers in water emergencies.
Keywords: emergency device, emergency device, occupant safety, Aircrew safety, water landing, life preserver, automatic inflation, water activation, aircrew flotation
