Emergency Call Location Data Lockdown Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current emergency call systems, such as E911, are inefficient in providing complete and accurate location information to first responders, leading to increased delays and potential dangers for both victims and responders due to the lack of immediate access to lockdown capabilities and floor plans.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that provide accurate and useful geospatial physical location information for emergency calls, including lockdown capabilities, by identifying and storing lockdown information for various locations, and enabling remote activation of lockdown protocols during emergency calls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional E911 systems are used to provide location information, then basic address data is provided, but complete location information including lockdown capabilities and floor plans is not available immediately
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes geospatial location data and lockdown capability information in a database before emergencies occur. When an emergency call is received, the system immediately queries and retrieves the pre-prepared location information and lockdown capabilities for the caller's geospatial location, eliminating the need for first responders to make separate inquiries to building owners or municipalities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that acts as a bridge between emergency callers and first responders. This intermediary automatically collects, stores, and retrieves geospatial location data and lockdown capabilities, then delivers this information to first responders during emergency calls, eliminating the need for direct communication between responders and building owners.
2Reliability
If first responders wait for additional location information such as lockdown protocols, then complete information can be obtained, but increased delays occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-collections and stores lockdown capability information and geospatial location data in advance for various locations. When an emergency call is received, the system immediately retrieves this pre-prepared information based on the caller's geospatial location, ensuring both complete information accuracy and immediate availability without requiring first responders to wait for separate information gathering.
3Loss of time
If first responders proceed without additional location information, then response time is maintained, but they may enter potentially dangerous situations
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes and stores lockdown capability information and safety-related geospatial data before emergencies occur. When an emergency call is received, the system immediately retrieves and provides this pre-prepared safety information to first responders, ensuring they have complete location information including lockdown protocols before arriving at the scene, thus eliminating the need to choose between speed and safety.
4Loss of information
If manual inquiries are made to building owners or municipalities for location information, then complete data can be obtained, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary automated system that serves as a mediator between emergency callers and first responders. This intermediary system automatically collects, stores, and retrieves geospatial location data and lockdown capabilities from a centralized database, then delivers this information directly to first responders during emergency calls, eliminating the need for manual inquiries to building owners or municipalities and simplifying the information gathering process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically providing first responders with complete location information and lockdown capabilities through automated database queries based on the caller's geospatial location. The system retrieves and delivers all necessary information without requiring first responders to manually contact building owners or municipalities, thus reducing procedural complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for providing lockdown capabilities in conjunction with emergency call location data. The system includes a server that identifies and stores information detailing lockdown features associated with various location sites. Upon receiving a request for geospatial physical location data for an emergency caller during an active emergency call, the server compares the geospatial physical location of the caller with that of the location sites. If the caller's location overlaps with a site having lockdown capabilities, the system generates a notification describing the lockdown features of the relevant location site to the caller. This innovative system enhances emergency response efforts by providing critical information to individuals in need during emergency situations.