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Objectve: The author intends to find out the best design scheme for a multi-function inflatable blanket for emergency rescue on the basis of the AHP/QFD analytical method. Method: The purpose of this study is to solve problems such as the singularity of designed functions of emergency rescue outfits currently available, as well as the lack of consideration for the rescuers from the aspect of the designer, etc. The author collects data through a questionnaire survey of actual users of these outfits and, through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), sorts out the weightings of demands of the rescuers; the method of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is adopted to consolidate and summarize the design factors of multifunction inflatable blanket for emergency rescue in terms of function and usage, and improve the design concepts. Result: The design concepts of multi-function inflatable blankets for emergency rescue are formulated on the basis of AHP/QFD. In addition, it is verified that the multi-function inflatable blanket for emergency rescue is obviously advanced in terms of portability, easy operation, multifunctionality, rescue efficiency, and humanistic care, through the fabrication of samples and tests. Conclusion: It is proved that the application patterns of AHP and QDF theoretical models can play active roles in improving the design of products for emergency rescue. The design practice proves that this design scheme to some extent is feasible. The design method discussed in this study can serve as the reference for the design of other types of products for emergency rescue to some extent.
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