Emergency response information distribution
First Claim
1. A method of communicating comprising:
- receiving an emergency request for aid;
generating a collection of information based on the emergency request;
generating a secure website including the collection of information, the website having an Internet address;
providing notification of the emergency request to a first user; and
authorizing the first user to access the secure website.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing networked communication using a public safety answering point. In one embodiment, networked communications include providing access to an encrypted website, or page, that is customized for a particular emergency or security event. The website is accessible using an Internet address. In one embodiment, access to the website is subject to access control, such as a password. The website, and password, is available to dispatch operators and emergency response personnel in the field. In one embodiment, a participant can request bidirectional communications with an operator or with a predetermined user.
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33 Claims
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1. A method of communicating comprising:
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receiving an emergency request for aid;
generating a collection of information based on the emergency request;
generating a secure website including the collection of information, the website having an Internet address;
providing notification of the emergency request to a first user; and
authorizing the first user to access the secure website. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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15. An apparatus comprising:
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an input interface coupled to a first communication network and adapted for receiving an emergency call;
a processor coupled to the input interface and adapted for converting the emergency call into website data and adapted for applying access control to the website data;
an Internet connection coupled to the processor and adapted for distribution of the website data on a digital network; and
an output interface coupled to a second communication network and adapted for transmitting notification of receipt of the emergency call and for granting access authorization to a predetermined user.
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24. A communication system comprising:
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a security sensor adapted for detecting an emergency event and providing an electrical signal in response thereto;
a processor coupled to the sensor and adapted for receiving the electrical signal and for generating encrypted data corresponding to the emergency event, the data accessible at an address on a digital network; and
a transmitter coupled to the processor and coupled to a communication network, the transmitter adapted for providing notification of the emergency event to an emergency response facility using the communication network and adapted for providing a decryption key to the emergency response facility.
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30. A browser system comprising:
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an interface wirelessly coupled to a digital network and communicating real time emergency information corresponding to an emergency event using a secure communication channel;
a processor coupled to the interface;
a display coupled to the processor and adapted for depicting data received on the secure communication channel; and
a program executing on the processor and adapted for providing notification of the emergency event to a user and adapted for displaying the real time emergency information to the user. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33)
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