Emergency Alert App Using Direct CAD Feeds for Reliable Real-Time Notices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing emergency notification systems rely on official declarations from authorities or social media, which can be unreliable and require proactive public action, leading to delayed or erroneous information during emergencies.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing segregated servers to receive direct data feeds from computer-aided dispatch systems, converting it into standardized alerts, and delivering them to user devices without requiring official action, with customizable filters and real-time or delayed notification options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If official notification systems are used, then reliability of emergency information is improved, but response time is worsened due to requiring official declarations
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by continuously monitoring CAD systems and pre-processing emergency data in real-time, so that when an emergency occurs, the information is already prepared and can be immediately distributed to the public without waiting for official declarations or social media posts
2Loss of time
If social media systems are used, then response time is improved, but reliability is worsened due to erroneous information and hoaxes
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary layer between the CAD system and the public that automatically verifies and filters emergency information using pre-defined criteria and algorithms, blocking erroneous information and hoaxes while allowing legitimate emergencies to pass through for immediate public notification
3Loss of time
If automated real-time notification systems are implemented, then response time is improved, but system complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves multi-functionality by having a single automated platform that performs multiple functions: monitoring CAD systems, analyzing emergency data, filtering information, generating notifications, and distributing alerts to the public, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining fast response times
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods relating to public notification. A system for public notification of emergency situations or for alerting the public of incidents uses one or more servers in a firewalled environment that is segregated from the general Internet. The system receives a data feed from the REST API of computer aided dispatch systems used by the authorities in a jurisdiction (e.g. police and emergency services). The data is converted into standardized nomenclature and is transmitted to apps installed on user computing devices.