Patent ID: 8275349
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for providing wireless communication resources during an emergency incident comprising: monitoring a wireless network call volume; determining whether the wireless network call volume exceeds a first pre-determined threshold; partitioning the wireless network resources for emergency usage if use by mobile devices of emergency personnel when the wireless network call volume exceeds the first pre-determined threshold; reserving at least a portion of the partitioned wireless network resources for emergency usage use by mobile devices of authorized emergency personnel; monitoring incoming and outgoing calls to determine whether a call is made from or to an authorized emergency personnel mobile device; allowing general access to the partitioned and reserved wireless network resources so long as no call is made from or to an authorized emergency personnel mobile device; and restricting access to the partitioned and reserved wireless network resource to authorized emergency personnel mobile devices if the in response to determining that a call is made from or to an authorized emergency personnel mobile device.