Patent attributes
Securing a protected entity from a hazard may be achieved in a method and system by defining a first area (Safety SmartSpace) via a monitoring and control (M/C) device as a geographic zone monitored by monitoring systems. A second area (Safety Perimeter) is defined within the first area. The hazard is selected from a list. Additionally, the protected entity may be physically tagged with a local positioning device operable for providing known geographic coordinates of the protected entity. Proximity of the hazard is detected in the first area via the M/C device using input signals from the monitoring systems. The M/C device calculates a numeric criticality score for the hazard using a characteristic of the hazard and the protected entity. A localized control action executes with respect to the protected entity when the score exceeds a threshold, and includes generating and transmitting an alert signal to activate a warning device.
