The solution that I have offered has the following basic features:
1. Multi Platform: Information exchange from this system can be done through a wide variety of contemporary platforms from a single controlled source. The platforms that have been integrated into the network are
- SMS
- Interactive Voice Response
- Internet
- Broadcast Media
The choice of multi-platform solution makes it more feasible for the end user to use and query the information. Coupled with the widespread penetration of mobiles and phones they also offer interactivity and quick addressal of queries.
2.Integrated information database: Inspite of its multiplatform nature the system is driven by a common database. This ensures that the information through various media is coherent and reduces scope for confusion.
3.Fault Tolerance: The system has been designed to tolerate a high degree of faliure which is likely in emergency situations. If a particular link or platform fails it still works with the working resources semmlessly.
4.Hierarchial Control: The entire system has tightly controlled architecture. This also encorporates various levels of hierarchy and administrative access. It ensures that the system can be programmed by more than one authority/manager without risking the integrity of the system. Thus it is flexible without compromise on security.
5.Easy Operations: The operation of the solution does not require expert intervention. All the modules are very highly stable and encapsulated. User friendly interfaces are provided for maintainence, Therefore once setup it can be used easily.
6.Immediate Multi-Point Programming: There is no requirement of a control room based updating. The system is capable of being updated from anywhere at anytime by authorised personelle(we mean complete mobility).
7.Minimal Setup Time: Requires no more than an hour to set it up in a new location.
8.Highly Efficient at Search and Locate:It builds up search-locate database quickly and addresses these needs efficiently.
9. Efficient Broadcasting capability:Broadcasts can be made to specific location/people extremely seemlessly.
10. The system has been built upon the contemporary communication network. Therefore the cost of deploying it is very low.