Emergency response information distribution

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.

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         34 . A method comprising: 
 receiving a request for emergency service;    selecting a provider to satisfy the request;    generating browser accessible data as a function of the request; and    communicating the request and the browser accessible data to the selected provider.    
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 34  further including authorizing the selected provider to access the browser accessible data.  
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 34  wherein generating browser accessible data includes posting data to a website.  
     
     
         37 . The method of  claim 34  wherein generating browser accessible data includes posting data to an Internet website.  
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 34  wherein generating browser accessible data includes encoding data.  
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 34  wherein generating browser accessible data includes storing data received in the request for emergency service.  
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 34  wherein generating browser accessible data includes decoding data received in the request for emergency service.  
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 35  wherein authorizing the selected provider to access the browser accessible data includes allowing the selected provider to post information to the browser accessible data.  
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 34  further including notifying the provider upon receipt of the request for emergency service.  
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 42  wherein notifying includes transmitting a wireless message.  
     
     
         44 . A system comprising: 
 means for receiving an emergency request for aid;    means for generating browser accessible data as a function of the request for aid; and    means for authorizing a selected provider to access the browser accessible data.    
     
     
         45 . The system of  claim 44  wherein the means for receiving the emergency request for aid includes a telephone.  
     
     
         46 . The system of  claim 44  wherein the means for generating browser accessible data includes a processor having suitable programming.  
     
     
         47 . The system of  claim 44  wherein the means for authorizing the selected provider to access the browser includes an audio communication channel.  
     
     
         48 . The system of  claim 44  wherein the means for authorizing the selected provider to access the browser includes a telephone.  
     
     
         49 . The system of  claim 44  wherein the means for authorizing the selected provider to access the browser accessible data includes an electronic messaging service.  
     
     
         50 . The system of  claim 44  wherein the means for authorizing the selected provider to access the browser accessible data includes an e-mail service.  
     
     
         51 . An article having a machine accessible storage medium including stored data, wherein the stored data, when accessed, results in a machine performing the method of: 
 generating a database of information as a function of a received request for emergency aid;    associating the database with a browser accessible address;    granting access to the database to a selected provider; and    denying access to the database to a non-selected provider.    
     
     
         52 . The article of  claim 51  wherein generating the database includes accessing a look-up table.  
     
     
         53 . The article of  claim 51  wherein generating the database includes encoding audible data.  
     
     
         54 . The article of  claim 51  wherein associating the database with the browser accessible address includes posting the database to the browser accessible address;  
     
     
         55 . The article of  claim 51  wherein granting access includes transmitting a key via a wireless communication channel.  
     
     
         56 . The article of  claim 51  wherein granting access includes transmitting a key via electronic messaging.  
     
     
         57 . The article of  claim 51  wherein granting access includes transmitting a key via electronic mail.  
     
     
         58 . The article of  claim 51  wherein denying access includes encrypting the database.  
     
     
         59 . The article of  claim 51  wherein denying access includes restricting access to the database.