New Emergency Response Computer System Announced

U.S. scientists have created a computer architecture that enables the secure transmission of information to first responders during emergencies.Princeton University researchers said the architecture allows the transmission of sensitive information during such instances as natural disasters, fires or terrorist attacks.The system — called a transient-trust — prevents the information from being intercepted by others and access stops as soon as the recipient no longer has need for it. Data provided on a transient-trust basis might include floor plans of a building, medical information about occupants or satellite maps of a given area.The study, led by Professor Ruby Lee, was presented in Alexandria, Va., during a conference last month held by the Association for Computing Machinery Computer and Communications Security.

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Duratab USA Introduces Rugged Computers To National Market

BOSTON — Duratab USA Corp, a leading supplier of tablet computer solutions for the EMS and Fire markets, debuted their new FR Series rugged tablet computer products at the 2006 EMS Expo in Las Vegas.

Duratab’s FR Series tablet computer is housed in a small 12″ x 9.5″ x 1.75″ all-metal package with 8 inch or 12 inch touchscreen display and provides a powerful and complete Windows XP or Vista-based computer system in a single, fully portable package. Weighing under 6 lbs and featuring a convenient flip-up carry handle, the FR Series design offers the user a computer that instantly goes from vehicle to station, or to fully portable field use by on-scene and first responder personnel. There are no remote or trunk-mount electronics, greatly simplifying installation and giving the user the ability to quickly and easily move the FR computer from vehicle to vehicle as needed. The FR Series is available with durable, non-slip case coating in a variety of colors. Read the rest of this entry »

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OnStar to use auto crash data to inform first responders

WASHINGTON (09/26/2007) — General Motors Corp. and the University of Michigan Medical School are working on a new study that will try to guide emergency workers and doctors who respond to car accidents — and develop safer vehicles along the way.

Researchers are using crash and injury data from GM’s OnStar service to learn more about the links between certain types of crashes and injuries. The in-vehicle system alerts emergency rescue officials when an air bag deploys or the vehicle is involved in a crash. Read the rest of this entry »

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