PSAP Data Channel Segmentation for Emergent Event Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional Public Service Access Point (PSAP) systems face difficulties in coordinating multiple callers simultaneously, especially during emergent events, due to confusion and challenges in managing multiple voice channels, which leads to inefficiencies in resource utilization and response coordination.
Innovation Solution
The use of multiple data channels allows a single PSAP agent to coordinate multiple parties by establishing data channels with devices within a predetermined proximity of an emergent event, enabling simultaneous conferencing and providing different instructions or information to each user, thereby facilitating more efficient management of emergent situations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional voice channels are used to communicate with multiple callers, then a single PSAP agent can only interact with one caller at a time, but the system becomes inefficient in resource utilization and response coordination
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication channel by introducing separate data channels for each caller while maintaining a shared voice channel. This allows the PSAP agent to receive and process information from multiple callers simultaneously through their respective data channels, eliminating the need to switch between callers and reducing wait time while maintaining high agent productivity.
2Ease of operation
If audio conferences are established between multiple callers and a single PSAP agent, then simultaneous communication is enabled, but confusion ensues when communicating with more than one person about an emergent event
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments information delivery by providing customized data channel communications to each caller individually while maintaining a single shared voice channel. This allows the agent to send specific instructions, acknowledgments, and event information to each caller separately, eliminating confusion that would arise from group audio conferences while keeping the system relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The data channels act as intermediaries between the PSAP agent and individual callers. These intermediary channels carry structured information such as acknowledgments, instructions, and event updates, separating the complex multi-party communication into manageable one-to-one interactions while maintaining overall system coordination.
3Productivity
If multiple data channels are established with different individuals within proximity of an emergent event, then simultaneous conferencing is enabled, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universal data channel functionality where each caller device establishes a standardized data channel connection with the PSAP system. This multi-functional approach allows the same data channel infrastructure to handle multiple callers simultaneously, providing both individualized communication and coordinated event management without requiring complex custom solutions for each caller.
Data Source
AI summary
Public safety access points (PSAP), such as 911 and e911 service providers, are often overwhelmed with information coming from a number of callers. As part of an initial assessment, a determination is often made as to whether two or more callers are calling about the same emergent event. If two or more callers are calling about the same emergent event, the callers and PSAP may interact at the same time but differently, such as different content or different media types. As a benefit, on-site activities may be coordinated in a manner that helps reduce the demands on PSAP resources and helps to facilitate a more accurate and appropriate response to the emergent event.