Emergency Communication Device Remote Disablement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Emergency communication devices used by responders pose a risk if stolen, as they can be used maliciously to hamper or track emergency services, necessitating a method to remotely disable them to prevent unauthorized use.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for remotely disabling emergency communication devices through a disable signal authentication process, where the device can destroy or deny access to critical information, effectively rendering it inoperable if authenticated by the rightful authorities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If emergency communication devices are made mobile and powerful with modern features, then communication effectiveness and responder capability are improved, but the risk of theft and malicious use increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing authentication mechanisms and disablement protocols before theft occurs. The communication device is pre-configured with authentication credentials and the network is pre-configured with disablement capabilities, so that when theft is detected or suspected, immediate disablement can be executed without delay
2Object-affected harmful factors
If remote disablement capability is implemented, then security against malicious use is improved, but system complexity and authentication requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The network acts as an intermediary between the communication device and the authentication authority. When a disablement request is received, the network forwards authentication credentials to the device, which then verifies them locally. This intermediary approach simplifies the device complexity by offloading the heavy authentication logic to the network infrastructure
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods and computer readable media for remotely disabling communication devices. When a communication device is identified for disablement, a disable signal may be transmitted to the emergency communication device. If the emergency communication device receives the disable signal, the emergency communication device may authenticate the source of the disable signal. If the source of the disable signal has been authenticated, the emergency communication device may disable itself. Disablement may include physical destruction or physical alteration of hardware or software necessary for the communication device to operate. Disablement may also include being locked-out from access to or use of hardware or software necessary for the communication device to operate.