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Enhanced Dispatchable Location Detection and Management System for 911

Award Information
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Branch: N/A
Contract: 70RSAT24C00000027
Agency Tracking Number: 24.1 DHS241-003-0007-I
Amount: $166,500.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: DHS241-003
Solicitation Number: 24.1
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2024
Award Year: 2024
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2024-05-07
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2024-10-06
Small Business Information
13750 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78232-4314
United States
DUNS: 059375613
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Babil Sarwar
 VP Research
 (470) 222-4511
 gsbabil@securelogix.om
Business Contact
 Mark Collier
Title: CTO
Phone: (210) 863-9001
Email: mark.collier@securelogix.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

SecureLogix’s proposed R&D initiative targets crucial challenges in VoIP-based emergency communications within the U.S. 9-1-1 system. This research focuses on addressing issues related to the accuracy and real-time positioning of VoIP callers during emergencies. Challenges include inaccurate location information, mobile nature complexities, indoor location challenges, limited standardization, network reliability concerns, caller awareness, privacy considerations, and potential public safety risks. Phase I will delve into VoIP caller positioning requirements, developing protocols, systems, and frameworks for maintaining accurate VoIP caller location data. The proposed solution prioritizes robust access control, data privacy, and interoperability with legacy and NG9-1-1 systems.Expected outcomes of Phase I include a comprehensive systems architecture and a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) showcasing the proposed solution’s efficacy. Leveraging SecureLogix’s successful history of delivering 9-1-1 security solutions to DHS, this research builds upon existing efforts. The proposed architecture aims to offer a holistic VoIP subscriber positioning and location data management solution for emergencies, effectively addressing identified challenges.The potential commercial impact of this research is substantial, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of VoIP-based emergency calls, ensuring precise response coordination. Beyond immediate application in emergency services, the technology holds broader implications for the telecommunications industry, influencing standards and protocols for VoIP location data transmission. By tackling these challenges, SecureLogix contributes to national coordination satisfying need for standardized VoIP protocols and information sharing among emergency services. This initiative also strongly aligns with DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s acknowledgment of incorrectly routed VoIP 9-1-1 calls, underscoring the broader significance and potential impact of the proposed research.

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