USPTO has granted a new patent for an innovative technology by IamResponding.com. The technology in focus aims at reducing emergency response times by knowing instantly , who is responding to the emergency event. IamResponding.com's web based system is currently accessed by fire departments, EMS agencies, and other emergency responding organizations across North America. USPTO granted patent no. 8,009,810 for the invention titled “ Emergency responder reply system and related methods”.
The patent claims :
“A method for providing a notification service that is independent of any outbound notification service that originates a dispatch for services, the method comprising: receiving a telephonic response from a responder to the dispatch for services regardless of how the responder becomes aware of the dispatch for services , and obtaining an indication of whether the responder is responding to the dispatch for services, identifying the responder from which the telephonic response has been received , and providing for display , the identity of the responder and the indication ”.
“A method for providing a notification service that is independent of any outbound notification service that originates a dispatch for services, the method comprising: receiving a telephonic response from a responder to the dispatch for services regardless of how the responder becomes aware of the dispatch for services , and obtaining an indication of whether the responder is responding to the dispatch for services, identifying the responder from which the telephonic response has been received , and providing for display , the identity of the responder and the indication ”.
In general, the technology in focus is a web based system used by emergency responders to report their chiefs, team leaders and fellow colleagues. In turn, responding members dial a pre-assigned number on any phone, and their name, information and response status which appear on any internet-enabled device. Hence, the respondent’s name and other relevant details can be easily accessed via the internet .Such a technology is a boon for emergency conditions where immediate aid is required . The technology appreciably reduces the response time taken by the emergency responders and thus ensures quick and appropriate emergency responses.
We hope in the near future such innovative and web based technologies prosper and tap new domains of applicability.
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