First responder communications system
First Claim
1. A communications system, comprising:
- a plurality of mobile devices that each include a network subsystem and a positioning subsystem, the network subsystem automatically assembling a wireless network among the mobile devices for information transfer and automatically assigning at least one unique identification number to each mobile device, the positioning subsystem automatically generating position information of each mobile device; and
at least one control system coupled for information transfer with the plurality of mobile devices, the control system tracking and mapping individual positions of each mobile device using the position information and identifying each mobile device on the map using the identification number.
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Abstract
A First Responder Communications System (FRCS), also referred to as an Automated Incident Control System, is provided that supports inter-agency and intra-agency communications among first responders including fire, police, border patrol, emergency medical service, safety, and/or other agencies. The FRCS also supports communication among multiple on-scene agencies and various command and control personnel and increases situational awareness by automatically providing position information as well as other sensor information. Components of the FRCS integrate multiple communications channels including High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF)/microwave, cellular, satellite, and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The FRCS also provides position and time information via Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or other positioning systems, and data from deployed and/or personal sensors to provide enhanced communications, command and control capabilities to the first responders and incident command.
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1. A communications system, comprising:
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a plurality of mobile devices that each include a network subsystem and a positioning subsystem, the network subsystem automatically assembling a wireless network among the mobile devices for information transfer and automatically assigning at least one unique identification number to each mobile device, the positioning subsystem automatically generating position information of each mobile device; and
at least one control system coupled for information transfer with the plurality of mobile devices, the control system tracking and mapping individual positions of each mobile device using the position information and identifying each mobile device on the map using the identification number. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A portable communication device, comprising:
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a network system that automatically assembles a wireless network among other portable communication devices and control devices in an area and automatically assigns a unique identification number to each portable communication device;
a communication system that receives and transmits voice and data communications over the wireless network using at least one of High Frequency (HF) communications, Very High Frequency (VHF) communications, Ultra High Frequency (UHF)/microwave communications, cellular communications, satellite communications, and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) communications; and
a positioning system that includes Global Positioning System (GPS) components and at least one location sensor, the positioning system automatically determining a position of the device periodically and automatically transferring the position to at least one of the control devices via the wireless network.
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9. A method for automatically tracking and communicating among mobile devices, comprising:
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automatically assembling a wireless network among a plurality of mobile devices and control systems in an area, wherein assembling includes adding mobile devices and control systems to the wireless network as they arrive in the area and removing mobile devices and control systems from the wireless network as they depart the area;
receiving voice and data communications from each of the mobile devices of the wireless network, wherein the data communications include position and identification information of each mobile device of the wireless network;
tracking a position and status of a mobile device using the position and identification information; and
generating a map of an engagement and displaying individual positions, tracks, and identifications of each mobile device of the wireless network using the position and identification information. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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