A cloud-based mobile computing applications platform for first responders

Chit Chung, Dennis Egan, Ashish Jain, Nicholas Caruso, Colin Misner, Richard Wallace

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Abstract

A cloud-based Mobile Computing Applications Platform (MCAP) for enhanced situational awareness and mobile command and control for first responders is introduced. MCAP is a cloud-enabled platform for defining, developing, and deploying apps on smartphones, tablets, and in-vehicle computers. Unique differentiators of the approach include the use of COTS technologies for mobile computing and wireless networking to create a low-cost and sustainable program. A platform architecture that exposes a set of reusable mobile core services that fosters an eco-system of partners to develop featurerich and innovative apps is discussed. Core services provide support for location, user profile, notification, authentication, content management, and device management. A public-private collaboration and governance model, an essential element for a healthy eco-system, is outlined. The current status of the MCAP program is presented, including experiences from user trials with several Michigan National Guard units.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2013 IEEE 7th International Symposium on Service-Oriented System Engineering, SOSE 2013
Pages503-508
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 IEEE 7th International Symposium on Service-Oriented System Engineering, SOSE 2013 - Redwood City, San Francisco Bay, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 25 2013Mar 28 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2013 IEEE 7th International Symposium on Service-Oriented System Engineering, SOSE 2013

Conference

Conference2013 IEEE 7th International Symposium on Service-Oriented System Engineering, SOSE 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityRedwood City, San Francisco Bay, CA
Period3/25/133/28/13

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering

Keywords

  • Cloud based delivery
  • Core services
  • First responder mobile apps
  • Mobile apps eco-system
  • Mobile command and control
  • Situational awareness
  • Smartphones

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