Selective Media Modality Sharing for First Responder PII Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an improved method and system to securely share information of a selected media modality via communication devices, particularly for first responders during public safety incidents, while restricting the electronic sharing of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with community members.
Innovation Solution
A device and method that determines the type of community member and available media modalities, selects a suitable media modality to limit PII sharing, and enables electronic sharing using communication devices operated by first responders and community members, employing redaction algorithms to protect sensitive information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If first responders share electronic information with community members during incident investigation, then communication and collaboration are improved, but security and protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments information into different media modalities (audio, video, text, images) and further divides each modality into different levels of detail or sensitivity. The system selectively shares appropriate segments based on the community member's role and the incident context, allowing communication while protecting sensitive PII through controlled information segmentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different quality levels and content characteristics to different portions of the shared information. Important PII is either excluded or presented at a reduced quality level (e.g., blurred faces, redacted text), while non-sensitive information is shared at full quality. This local differentiation enables selective disclosure that balances communication needs with security requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides multiple media modalities for information sharing, then adaptability and communication effectiveness are improved, but device complexity and system configuration requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal information sharing platform that handles multiple media modalities (audio, video, text, images) through a single integrated system. The same infrastructure and processing mechanisms support all media types, eliminating the need for separate specialized systems for each modality and reducing overall system complexity despite the versatility provided.
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AI summary
A device, system, and method for sharing information of a selected media modality via communication devices is provided. A device determines a type of a community member associated with an incident, the incident further associated with a first responder. The device determines a plurality of media modalities of information associated with the incident. The device selects, from the plurality of media modalities of the information, a media modality of the information based on the type of the community member. The device causes sharing of the media modality of the information with the community member via one or more of a first responder communication device, associated with the first responder, and a community member communication device, associated with the community member.