Communication assets survey and mapping tool

• US 8,793,370 B1
• Filed: 02/02/2011
• Issued: 07/29/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 05/16/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: the united states of america as represented by the secretary of the navy
• Original Assignee: the united states of america as represented by the secretary of the navy
• Inventors: Moore, Alice, Lee, Jeffrey B., Seay, Walter M., Peterson, Alan O., Lane, Rita A., Coolbaugh, Eric, Drew, Robert
• Primary Examiner(s): SHINGLES, KRISTIE D
• Application Number:
  US13/019,381
• Time in Patent Office: 1,273 Days
• Field of Search: 709/224
• US Class Current: 709/224
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/59 Responders; Transponders
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 41/08 Configuration management of networks or network elements address allocation H04L61/50
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 41/145 involving simulating, designing, planning or modelling of a network
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/5116 for emergency applications
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/90 Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]

Abstract

A Communication Assets Survey and Mapping Tool can include a CAS data collection sub-module, a CASM database server, a CAM display sub-module, a CAM data sub-module and a MAP generator sub-module. The CAS data collection sub-module is capable of collecting communication asset data. The CASM database server is capable of receiving and storing communication asset data from said CAS data collection sub-module. The CAM display module is capable of transmitting data and interoperability communication gaps in a display format. The CAM data sub-module is capable of providing an interface between the CAM display sub-module and the CASM database server for the storage and retrieval of information regarding data sharing. The MAP generator sub-module is capable of generating a customized map image that can be displayed using the CAM display sub-module.

Claims

1. A system for assessing strategic communications interoperability between first responder agencies within a geographic area, comprising:

a communication assets database for storing data about communication assets of at least two said first responder agencies, wherein said data includes information about communications assets interoperability;

a non-transitory computer readable medium containing computer instructions stored therein for causing a computer processor to perform the step of analyzing said information to determine communications gaps between said first responder agencies, said gaps being defined by differences in communication technology levels according to a predetermined SAFECOM continuum, said analyzing step being accomplished before an event occurs; and

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an interface that displays an interoperability plan which allows planners to view said communication gaps prior to said event occurring, but does not allow said planners to access said interface to modify configurations of communications assets.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein said communication technology levels are selected from the group consisting of swapping radios, gateways, shared channels, proprietary shared systems and standards-based systems.