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Emergency response information distribution
Assignee: Koninklijke Philips NV
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Filing: 2001-02-26
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Granted: 2003-05-13
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Expires: 2021-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A system and method for providing networked communication using a public safety answering point. In one embodiment, networked communications include providing access to an encrypted website, or page, that is customized for a particular emergency or security event. The website is accessible using an Internet address. In one embodiment, access to the website is subject to access control, such as a password. The website, and password, is available to dispatch operators and emergency response personnel in the field. In one embodiment, a participant can request bidirectional communications with an operator or with a predetermined user.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J. Menard
- 👤 Curtis E. Quady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:25
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L63/00; H04L63/04; H04L63/0428; H04L63/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 37
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of communicating comprising: receiving an emergency request for aid; generating a collection of information based on the emergency request; generating a secure website including the collection of information, the website having an Internet address; providing notification of the emergency request to a first user; and authorizing the first user to access the secure website.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of communicating comprising: receiving an emergency request for aid; generating a collection of information based on the emergency request; generating a secure website including the collection of information, the website having an Internet address; providing notification of the emergency request to a first user; and authorizing the first user to access the secure website.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein authorizing the first user to access the secure website includes providing a password to the particular user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein receiving an emergency request for aid includes receiving a signal from a security sensor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein receiving an emergency request for aid includes receiving geographic location information.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein receiving an emergency request for aid includes receiving a telephone call.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein receiving an emergency request for aid includes receiving a wireless request.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising presenting a selectable option to the first user whereby selection of the option transmits a request to establish bidirectional communications.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising presenting a selectable option to the first user whereby selection of the option transmits a request to receive real-time communications from a sensor associated with the emergency request for aid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising presenting a selectable option to the first user whereby selection of the option levies a monetary charge against a first account associated with the emergency request for aid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising presenting a selectable option to the first user whereby selection of the option enables access to textual notes concerning the request for aid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein providing access to the website includes sending a wireless message to the first user, the wireless message including the Internet address.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 1 wherein providing notification of the emergency request to a first user includes sending an e-mail message to the first user, the message including the Internet address and a request for acknowledgment of receipt of the e-mail message.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising: providing notification of the emergency request to a second user; and authorizing the second user to access the secure website.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 13 wherein providing notification of the emergency request to a second user includes sending the Internet address from the first user to the second user.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
95 words
An apparatus comprising: an input interface coupled to a first communication network and adapted for receiving an emergency call; a processor coupled to the input interface and adapted for converting the emergency call into website data and adapted for applying access control to the website data; an Internet connection coupled to the processor and adapted for distribution of the website data on a digital network; and an output interface coupled to a second communication network and adapted for transmitting notification of receipt of the emergency call and for granting access authorization to a predetermined user.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
95 words
An apparatus comprising: an input interface coupled to a first communication network and adapted for receiving an emergency call; a processor coupled to the input interface and adapted for converting the emergency call into website data and adapted for applying access control to the website data; an Internet connection coupled to the processor and adapted for distribution of the website data on a digital network; and an output interface coupled to a second communication network and adapted for transmitting notification of receipt of the emergency call and for granting access authorization to a predetermined user.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the input interface includes a telephone.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the output interface includes a telephone.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the output interface includes a radio transceiver.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the output interface includes an e-mail program.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 15 further comprising a bidirectional communication channel coupled to the Internet connection and adapted for enabling bidirectional communication between the predetermined user and a responsible party.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 20 wherein the bidirectional communication channel is adapted for audio communication.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 20 wherein the bidirectional communication channel is adapted for video communication.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 20 further comprising an encryption program executing on the processor and wherein applying access control includes applying key encryption.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
98 words
A communication system comprising: a security sensor adapted for detecting an emergency event and providing an electrical signal in response thereto; a processor coupled to the sensor and adapted for receiving the electrical signal and for generating encrypted data corresponding to the emergency event, the data accessible at an address on a digital network; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and coupled to a communication network, the transmitter adapted for providing notification of the emergency event to an emergency response facility using the communication network and adapted for providing a decryption key to the emergency response facility.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
98 words
A communication system comprising: a security sensor adapted for detecting an emergency event and providing an electrical signal in response thereto; a processor coupled to the sensor and adapted for receiving the electrical signal and for generating encrypted data corresponding to the emergency event, the data accessible at an address on a digital network; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and coupled to a communication network, the transmitter adapted for providing notification of the emergency event to an emergency response facility using the communication network and adapted for providing a decryption key to the emergency response facility.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 24 wherein the security sensor includes a microphone.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 24 wherein the security sensor includes a camera.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 24 wherein the security sensor includes a motion sensor.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 24 further comprising an intercom coupled to the processor, the intercom adapted for bidirectional communication between the emergency response facility and a person near the intercom.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 24 wherein the digital network includes the Internet.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
82 words
A browser system comprising: an interface wirelessly coupled to a digital network and communicating real time emergency information corresponding to an emergency event using a secure communication channel; a processor coupled to the interface; a display coupled to the processor and adapted for depicting data received on the secure communication channel; and a program executing on the processor and adapted for providing notification of the emergency event to a user and adapted for displaying the real time emergency information to the user.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
82 words
A browser system comprising: an interface wirelessly coupled to a digital network and communicating real time emergency information corresponding to an emergency event using a secure communication channel; a processor coupled to the interface; a display coupled to the processor and adapted for depicting data received on the secure communication channel; and a program executing on the processor and adapted for providing notification of the emergency event to a user and adapted for displaying the real time emergency information to the user.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 30 wherein the digital network includes the Internet.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 30 further comprising a user selectable button whereby actuation of the button transmits a request to establish bidirectional communication using the digital network.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 30 further comprising a user selectable button whereby actuation of the button transmits a request to establish bidirectional communication with a public safety answering point using the digital network.
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