SOVLIT-iSAR: Cutting-Edge Technology Shrinks Search Zones and Saves Lives in Remote Areas

SOVLIT-iSAR is an Intelligent Search And Rescue (= iSAR) support system designed to save the lives of individuals lost in areas without mobile communication coverage, commonly referred to as mobile communication shadow zones. These shadow zones often exist in remote or harsh environments like national parks, deserts, or wilderness backcountry areas.

SOVLIT-iSAR is engineered to drastically reduce the search area for missing persons, increasing the likelihood of their safe recovery and decreasing both the time and costs associated with SAR operations.

At its core, SOVLIT-iSAR leverages patented mobile communication forensic technology, including a mobile coverage analysis and shadow elimination algorithm and a time-series inference model (a time-based series of last known cellphone data points, like breadcrumbs).

The system uses these to estimate the movement and trajectory of missing individuals based on their last known mobile phone data before the signal was lost. Even in cases where no immediate cell signal is available, SOVLIT-iSAR can infer the most likely paths a person has taken based on their mobility patterns and environmental/terrain characteristics.

The process begins with accessing the last available mobile network information from the missing person’s phone. From there, the system runs a sophisticated algorithm to estimate potential routes the person might have traveled, considering both terrain and typical human mobility patterns in the given context. Within just 10 minutes, SOVLIT-iSAR can compute an optimal search area, which could be up to 25 times smaller than conventional methods.

The efficiency of SOVLIT-iSAR lies in its ability to reduce search areas by up to 25 times, a critical factor in situations where time is of the essence. This drastic reduction in search zones not only improves the chances of survival for lost individuals but also optimizes resource deployment for rescue teams. This “golden time” is essential in many rescue operations, where time-sensitive responses can mean the difference between life and death.

In addition to saving lives, SOVLIT-iSAR minimizes operational costs by reducing the number of personnel and resources needed to cover vast areas. Its ability to analyze mobile coverage and estimate potential paths in shadow zones eliminates the blind spots that traditionally challenge rescue efforts. Furthermore, the system’s capability to support up to 1,000 users per search event makes it scalable for large-scale operations, whether involving professional SAR teams or volunteer participants.

SOVLIT-iSAR is set to make its official debut at CES 2025, where Solvit System aims to showcase its groundbreaking technology to local government rescue agencies and international markets. By introducing the iSAR system at this globally recognized tech event, Solvit System seeks to initiate export negotiations and foster partnerships with relevant agencies worldwide. While the current version of the system operates on a local server at search sites, the company is exploring cloud-based options to facilitate faster deployment and support even larger rescue operations.

SOVLIT-iSAR represents a significant advantage in SAR technology, making it a promising tool for governments and agencies tasked with search and rescue missions in challenging terrains.

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