Method to provide ad hoc and password protected digital and voice networks
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
- with a first device, receiving a message from a second device, wherein the message relates to joining a group;
based on receiving the message from the second device, participating in the group, wherein participating in the group includes sending first location information to a server and receiving second location information from the server, the first location information comprising a location of the first device, the second location information comprising a plurality of locations of a respective plurality of second devices included in the group;
presenting, via an interactive display of the first device, a first interactive, georeferenced map and a plurality of user-selectable symbols corresponding to the plurality of second devices, wherein the symbols are positioned on the first georeferenced map at respective positions corresponding to the locations of the second devices, and wherein the first georeferenced map includes data relating positions on the first georeferenced map to spatial coordinates;
sending, from the first device to the server, a request for a second georeferenced map different from the first georeferenced map, wherein the request specifies a map location;
receiving, from the server, the second georeferenced map, wherein the second georeferenced map includes the requested location and data relating positions on the second georeferenced map to spatial coordinates;
presenting, via the interactive display of the first device, the second georeferenced map and the plurality of user-selectable symbols corresponding to the plurality of second devices, wherein the symbols are positioned on the second georeferenced map at respective positions corresponding to the locations of the second devices; and
identifying user interaction with the interactive display selecting one or more of the user-selectable symbols corresponding to one or more of the second devices and positioned on the second georeferenced map and user interaction with the display specifying an action and, based thereon, using an Internet Protocol to send data to the one or more second devices via the server,wherein the first device does not have access to respective Internet Protocol addresses of the second devices.
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Abstract
A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit.
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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with a first device, receiving a message from a second device, wherein the message relates to joining a group; based on receiving the message from the second device, participating in the group, wherein participating in the group includes sending first location information to a server and receiving second location information from the server, the first location information comprising a location of the first device, the second location information comprising a plurality of locations of a respective plurality of second devices included in the group; presenting, via an interactive display of the first device, a first interactive, georeferenced map and a plurality of user-selectable symbols corresponding to the plurality of second devices, wherein the symbols are positioned on the first georeferenced map at respective positions corresponding to the locations of the second devices, and wherein the first georeferenced map includes data relating positions on the first georeferenced map to spatial coordinates; sending, from the first device to the server, a request for a second georeferenced map different from the first georeferenced map, wherein the request specifies a map location; receiving, from the server, the second georeferenced map, wherein the second georeferenced map includes the requested location and data relating positions on the second georeferenced map to spatial coordinates; presenting, via the interactive display of the first device, the second georeferenced map and the plurality of user-selectable symbols corresponding to the plurality of second devices, wherein the symbols are positioned on the second georeferenced map at respective positions corresponding to the locations of the second devices; and identifying user interaction with the interactive display selecting one or more of the user-selectable symbols corresponding to one or more of the second devices and positioned on the second georeferenced map and user interaction with the display specifying an action and, based thereon, using an Internet Protocol to send data to the one or more second devices via the server, wherein the first device does not have access to respective Internet Protocol addresses of the second devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A system comprising:
a first device programmed to perform operations comprising; receiving a message from a second device, wherein the message relates to joining a group; based on receiving the message from the second device, participating in the group, wherein participating in the group includes sending first location information to a server and receiving second location information from the server, the first location information comprising a location of the first device, the second location information comprising a plurality of locations of a respective plurality of second devices included in the group; presenting, via an interactive display of the first device, a first interactive, georeferenced map and a plurality of user-selectable symbols corresponding to the plurality of second devices, wherein the symbols are positioned on the first georeferenced map at respective positions corresponding to the locations of the second devices, and wherein the first georeferenced map includes data relating positions on the first georeferenced map to spatial coordinates; sending, from the first device to the server, a request for a second georeferenced map different from the first georeferenced map, wherein the request specifies a map location; receiving, from the server, the second georeferenced map, wherein the second georeferenced map includes the requested location and data relating positions on the second georeferenced map to spatial coordinates; presenting, via the interactive display of the first device, the second georeferenced map and the plurality of user-selectable symbols corresponding to the plurality of second devices, wherein the symbols are positioned on the second georeferenced map at respective positions corresponding to the locations of the second devices; and identifying user interaction with the interactive display selecting one or more of the user-selectable symbols corresponding to one or more of the second devices and positioned on the second georeferenced map and user interaction with the display specifying an action and, based thereon, using an Internet Protocol to send data to the one or more second devices via the server, wherein the first device does not have access to respective Internet Protocol addresses of the second devices. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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Current AssigneeAGIS Software Development LLC (AGIS Holdings Inc.)
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Original AssigneeAdvanced Ground Information Systems, Inc. (AGIS Holdings Inc.)
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InventorsBeyer, JR., Malcolm K., Rice, Christopher R.
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Primary Examiner(s)Obayanju, Omoniyi
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Application NumberUS14/633,804Publication NumberTime in Patent Office564 DaysField of Search455/404.2, 455/456.1US Class Current1/1CPC Class CodesG01S 19/17 Emergency applicationsG06F 3/0482 Interaction with lists of s...G06F 3/04842 Selection of displayed obje...H04L 2101/65 Telephone numbersH04L 61/5007 Internet protocol [IP] addr...H04L 63/065 for group communications cr...H04L 63/083 using passwords cryptograph...H04L 63/104 Grouping of entitiesH04L 67/52 specially adapted for the l...H04M 1/27475 using interactive graphical...H04M 1/724 User interfaces specially a...H04M 1/72406 by software upgrading or do...H04M 1/72418 for supporting emergency se...H04M 1/7243 with interactive means for ...H04M 1/72457 according to geographic loc...H04M 1/72469 for operating the device by...H04M 2250/10 including a GPS signal rece...H04M 2250/22 including a touch pad, a to...H04M 2250/62 user interface aspects of c...H04M 3/56 Arrangements for connecting...View All
