Method and apparatus for emergency response notification
First Claim
1. A computer implemented method for routing communications signals in response to an emergency, comprising:
- providing a processor executing instructions for receiving an input signal comprising an initial notification transmitted by a bystander within a facility and indicating that there is an emergency;
independently of a central emergency medical services (EMS) notification system, said processor receiving said input signal and extracting therefrom content from said bystander comprising identification of a specific location of said emergency and identification of said emergency type;
said processor applying rules to said extracted content to identify type of emergency, role of responder, required equipment, organizational capabilities, and organizational structure;
said processor further applying said rules to said extracted content to identify appropriate laypersons within said facility who are trained responders for said emergency within said facility;
said processor further automatically identifying from among said identified appropriate laypersons those trained responders who are most qualified to respond to said emergency based upon the type of said emergency, and prioritizing said identified most qualified trained responders based upon their training and preparation;
responsive to said application of said rules, said processor generating an output signal; and
independently of said central notification system, said processor applying said output signal to generate a prioritized alert signal for transmission directly to said trained responders of said emergency based upon the quality of said responders'"'"' training and preparation, said alert comprising said emergency type and said emergency location;
said processor applying rules to identify location and operational status of emergency equipment based on parameters that include any of most recent successful maintenance inspection, expiration dates that are relevant to critical equipment, components, supplies, and medication that require routine replacement due to their age and/or expiration date; and
said processor applying rules to provide notifications to trained responders who have indicated they are responding identifying nearest appropriate emergency equipment.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention leverage mobile proliferation to enable laypersons to initiate a timely and effective emergency response in case of an emergency, such as a medical emergency, e.g. cardiac event. Mobile apps are made available as part of an organization'"'"'s overall response plan and program, allowing bystanders of emergency events to easily initiate notification of trained responders, for example in their facility, in a timely manner commensurate with the type of emergency specific to their facility. More particularly, embodiments of the invention use mobile applications to alert certified first trainees to respond to the scene of the emergency.
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26 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method for routing communications signals in response to an emergency, comprising:
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providing a processor executing instructions for receiving an input signal comprising an initial notification transmitted by a bystander within a facility and indicating that there is an emergency; independently of a central emergency medical services (EMS) notification system, said processor receiving said input signal and extracting therefrom content from said bystander comprising identification of a specific location of said emergency and identification of said emergency type; said processor applying rules to said extracted content to identify type of emergency, role of responder, required equipment, organizational capabilities, and organizational structure; said processor further applying said rules to said extracted content to identify appropriate laypersons within said facility who are trained responders for said emergency within said facility; said processor further automatically identifying from among said identified appropriate laypersons those trained responders who are most qualified to respond to said emergency based upon the type of said emergency, and prioritizing said identified most qualified trained responders based upon their training and preparation; responsive to said application of said rules, said processor generating an output signal; and independently of said central notification system, said processor applying said output signal to generate a prioritized alert signal for transmission directly to said trained responders of said emergency based upon the quality of said responders'"'"' training and preparation, said alert comprising said emergency type and said emergency location; said processor applying rules to identify location and operational status of emergency equipment based on parameters that include any of most recent successful maintenance inspection, expiration dates that are relevant to critical equipment, components, supplies, and medication that require routine replacement due to their age and/or expiration date; and said processor applying rules to provide notifications to trained responders who have indicated they are responding identifying nearest appropriate emergency equipment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A computer implemented method for routing communications signals in response to an emergency, comprising:
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providing a processor executing instructions for receiving an input signal comprising an initial notification transmitted by a bystander within a facility and indicating that there is a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) emergency; independently of a central emergency medical services (EMS) notification system, said processor receiving said input signal and extracting therefrom content from said bystander comprising identification of a specific location of said SCA emergency; said processor applying rules to said extracted content to identify type of emergency, role of responder, required equipment, organizational capabilities, and organizational structure; said processor further applying said rules to said extracted content to identify appropriate laypersons within said facility who are trained responders for said SCA emergency within said facility; said processor further automatically identifying from among said identified appropriate laypersons those trained responders who are most qualified to respond to said emergency based upon the type of said emergency, and prioritizing said identified most qualified trained responders based upon their training and preparation; and independently of said central notification system, said processor applying said output signal to generate a prioritized alert signal for transmission directly to said trained responders of said SCA emergency based upon the quality of said responders'"'"' training and preparation, said alert comprising said SCA emergency location; said processor applying rules to identify location and operational status of emergency equipment based on parameters that include any of most recent successful maintenance inspection, expiration dates that are relevant to critical equipment, components, supplies, and medication that require routine replacement due to their age and/or expiration date; and said processor applying rules to provide notifications to trained responders who have indicated they are responding identifying nearest appropriate emergency equipment.
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