Emergency Health Data Authorization for PSAP Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems do not enable efficient and automatic communication of near real-time health data from smart health monitoring devices to public safety answering points (PSAPs) and first responders during medical emergencies, limiting their ability to prepare for and respond effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows smart health monitoring devices to automatically send near real-time health data to PSAPs and first responders by storing data securely and providing authorization for access, enabling seamless communication and updating of health information during emergencies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If health data is stored securely in a secure location, then data security and privacy are improved, but automatic access by PSAP and first responders is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by obtaining user authorization in advance and storing it in the secure location. When an emergency communication occurs, the PSAP can immediately access the pre-authorized health data without requiring real-time user permission, thus resolving the contradiction between security and ease of access.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary authorization mechanism that mediates between the secure data storage and PSAP access. The authorization acts as a mediator that allows the PSAP to access health data securely without compromising data security, enabling automatic access while maintaining protection.
2Productivity
If health data is automatically communicated to PSAP during emergencies, then response preparedness is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts the authorization obtention process as a separate, standalone function that occurs independently of the emergency response communication. By separating the authorization mechanism from the emergency communication flow, the system reduces complexity while maintaining automatic data communication capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by automatically obtaining user authorization and storing it for future emergency access. This eliminates the need for manual authorization processes during emergencies, improving response preparedness while reducing the operational complexity of the communication system.
3Reliability
If near real-time health data is transmitted to first responders, then response effectiveness is improved, but data transmission time and network usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-obtaining and storing user authorization before emergencies occur. This allows health data to be immediately transmitted to the PSAP and first responders when needed, reducing transmission delays while ensuring data security and user consent are maintained.
Data Source
AI summary
Particular example embodiments described herein can provide for a system, an apparatus, and a method for enabling automatic communication of near real time health data to a public safety answering point (PSAP) and/or one or more first responders. In an example the system includes receiving, at a public safety answering point (PSAP), from a device, an emergency communication related to a user, receiving, from the device, an authorization to access near real time health data for the user stored in a secure location, using the authorization to access the near real time health data related to the user, and receiving from the secure location, the near real time health data related to the user. In some examples, the near real time health data is communicated to a first responder responding to the emergency communication.