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US20020184346A1 - Emergency notification and override service in a multimedia-capable network - Google Patents
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An emergency message notification and override system and method for use in a multimedia-capable network for effectuating a subscriber-selectable notification scheme with respect to an incoming emergency message directed to a subscriber from an authorized entity. Upon receiving the incoming emergency message at a network node serving the subscriber, a multimedia session engine is invoked to launch a call treatment application for the subscriber. Based on at least a portion of the parametric information relating to the incoming emergency message, an emergency notification profile associated with the subscriber is queried to determine a particular emergency alert scheme to be provided. A multimedia-capable interface operable with the subscriber terminal is actuated thereafter without interrupting the current session in order to effectuate the selected emergency alert scheme with respect to the incoming emergency message.
This application discloses subject matter related to the subject matter disclosed in the following commonly owned co-pending patent application(s): (i) “User Verification Service In A Multimedia-Capable Network,” filed ______, Ser. No.: ______ (Attorney Docket Number 1285-0047US), in the name(s) of: Babu V. Mani; (ii) “Distinctive Call Notification,” filed ______, Ser. No.: ______ (Attorney Docket Number 1285-0045US), in the name(s) of: Babu V. Mani; (iii) “Call Party Profile Presentation Service In A Multimedia-Capable Network,” filed ______, Ser. No.: ______ (Attorney Docket Number 1285-0048US), in the name(s) of: Babu V. Mani; (iv) “Direct Connect Service In A Multimedia-Capable Network,” filed ______, Ser. No.: ______ (Attorney Docket Number 1285-0044US), in the name(s) of: Babu V. Mani; and (v) “Call Waiting Service In A Multimedia-Capable Network,” filed ______, Ser. No.: ______ (Attorney Docket Number 1285-0043US), in the name(s) of: Babu V. Mani, which are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.
The present invention generally relates to telecommunication and data communication services. More particularly, and not by way of any limitation, the present invention is directed to an emergency notification and override service in a multimedia-capable next-generation network.
Accordingly, the present invention advantageously provides an enhanced emergency message notification and override service in a multimedia-capable network wherein a select emergency alert scheme is effectuated with respect to an incoming emergency message. Preferably, the multimedia-capable network is provisioned as a next-generation network having a decoupled service architecture that is facilitated by the use of multimedia softswitch technology.
In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an emergency message notification system and method in a multimedia-capable network for effectuating a subscriber-selectable notification scheme with respect to an incoming emergency message directed to the subscriber from an authorized entity. In certain exemplary embodiments, an emergency override feature is also implemented wherein any restrictions to notification delivery may be superseded. Upon receiving the incoming emergency message at a network node serving the subscriber, a multimedia session engine is invoked to launch a call treatment application for the subscriber. Based on at least a portion of the parametric information relating to the incoming emergency message, an emergency notification profile associated with the subscriber is queried to determine a particular emergency alert scheme to be provided. Preferably, a subscriber-selectable device is actuated thereafter in order to effectuate the selected emergency alert scheme with respect to the incoming emergency message. In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the subscriber-selectable device comprises a multimedia-capable interface operable with the subscriber terminal, wherein the alert scheme is effectuated without interrupting the current session or sessions in which the terminal may be engaged.
In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a computer-accessible medium operable with at least a network element disposed in a multimedia-capable next-generation network. The computer-accessible medium is further operable to carry a sequence of instructions which, when executed by at least one processing entity associated with the network, causes to be performed at least a portion of the steps of the multimedia-capable emergency message notification method set forth hereinabove.
[0017]FIG. 5 depicts an exemplary service network which employs a multimedia-based emergency notification system and method in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;
[0018]FIG. 6 depicts an exemplary multimedia interface with browser navigation for effectuating multimedia calls and subscriber-selectable emergency notification alerts in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;
[0019]FIG. 7 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a subscriber's emergency notification profile;
[0020]FIG. 8 is a flow chart of the steps involved in an exemplary emergency notification method of the present invention;
[0021]FIG. 9 is a flow chart of the steps involved in an exemplary methodology for directing an emergency message towards a subscriber by an authorized individual; and
[0022]FIG. 10 is a flow chart of the steps involved in an exemplary methodology for directing an emergency message towards a subscriber by an entity.
[0029]FIG. 2 depicts a functional block diagram associated with the exemplary architectural scheme shown in FIG. 1. Three layers corresponding to the three decoupled levels of the architectural scheme are particularly illustrated. An access/transport layer 202 is exemplified with a plurality of multimedia-capable H.323 terminals 208, GWs 210 (including MGWs and Access Gateways or AGWs) for providing access to one or more Integrated Access Devices (IADs) (not shown) and other communication appliances, and multimedia-capable SIP terminals 212. For purposes of the present invention, all such multimedia-capable access devices (including multimedia-capable phones, computers, game stations, television sets, etc.) may be referred to as multimedia appliances and are preferably provided with one or more man/machine interfaces (e.g., video/still cameras, microphones, display screens, keyboards, pointing devices, joy sticks, track balls, voice recorders, audio-to-text or text-to-audio converters, and the like) for accepting or capturing multimedia responses or inputs associated with a user. Also, in some exemplary implementations, the multimedia appliances may be equipped with suitable biometric ID readers and sensors, e.g., fingerprint readers, retinal scanners, voice recognition systems, etc.
[0034]FIG. 4 depicts an exemplary next-generation multimedia network 400 that is capable of providing a plurality of multimedia services in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. For purposes of the present invention, network 400 and its variants and exemplary implementations will be referred to as a “service network.” One or more legacy circuit-switched networks (CSNs) 402 such as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) for wireline telephony and the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) for wireless telephony are coupled to one or more packet-switched networks (PSNs) 406 such as the IP-based Internet, ATM-based packet network, etc. Further, the PSN portion 406 may also encompass such other private IP-based networks as, e.g., corporate intranets, enterprise networks, home networks, and the like. Accordingly, in one embodiment, PSN 406 represents an inter-networking network of a combination of such IP networks. A plurality of Trunk Gateways (TGWs), e.g., TGW 404A and TGW 404B, are disposed between the CSN and PSN portions of the network 400 for effectuating the interfacing therebetween. An Access Gateway (AGW) node 408 is coupled to the PSN portion 406 for facilitating access to the network from a plurality of access devices (ADs) 410-1 through 410-N. One or more multimedia-capable SIP terminals 412 and multimedia-capable H.323 terminals 414 are operable to originate and terminate multimedia sessions in conjunction with various multimedia services supported by the network 400.
Referring now to FIG. 5, depicted therein is an exemplary service network arrangement 500 which employs an emergency notification system and method in a multimedia-capable next-generation network 502 in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art upon reference hereto that in one embodiment, the network 502 may be comprised of a combination of various PSN and CSN portions and their hybrids, including local and inter-carrier network portions. A multimedia node or network element 504 is operable to serve a plurality of subscribers, e.g., subscriber 508A operating a multimedia IT device 506A for originating and/or terminating calls. Similarly, other call parties operating suitable ITs, e.g., call party 508B with IT 506B and call party 508C with IT 506C, are also operably coupled to the network 502.
A softswitch 510 having the multimedia call/session engine functionality as described hereinabove is disposed in the network 502 for call routing and application triggering. Although the softswitch 510 is illustrated as a separate node in this embodiment, it should be recognized that the softswitch functionality may also be provided as part of the serving multimedia node 504. A call treatment server 512 is provided as an application server node coupled to the network 502, wherein suitable multimedia service logic 513 is provided for querying a subscriber emergency notification profile database. Again, as alluded to hereinabove, it should be apparent that the functionality of the call treatment server node 512 may be distributed or embedded, depending upon the service architecture and application layering.
Continuing to refer to FIG. 5, the emergency notification system of the present invention includes a database environment 514 associated with the call treatment server node 512 via a suitable interface. Various emergency notification alert modes, options, restrictions and policies, other related features such as selective override options, and the like are stored in the database environment 514. In a presently preferred exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the database environment 514 is capable of being updated by the subscribers as well as the network operator.
Reference numeral 509A refers to a call connection in the network 502 between subscriber 508A being served by the multimedia network element 504 and a call party 508B, who may or may not be a subscriber. As used herein, a call party may be a calling party or a called party with respect to another party, e.g., subscriber 508A. In similar fashion, reference numeral 509B refers to a call connection between subscriber 508A and another call party 508C. Reference numeral 509C refers to yet another call connection between subscriber 508A and a non-subscriber call party 508D. It should be appreciated that some of the terminals operated by the parties, e.g., terminal 505 operated by the party 508D, may not be multimedia-compatible. Further, the call parties may be located in different geographic areas and can comprise several types, e.g., family members, business acquaintances, et cetera.
Continuing to refer to FIG. 5, an authorized agency (e.g., a governmental entity) 511 is operably coupled to network 502 for generating appropriate emergency messages as may be warranted in different situations such as public safety, inclement weather, police action, and the like. Further, the emergency messages generated by the agency 511 may also include information regarding the characteristics of the various emergency situations, e.g., type, degree and severity of an emergency, target area to which the message is to be disseminated, indication as to whether recipients of a message are to respond in a particular manner, originating area of the emergency message, override capabilities (wherein a delivery restriction option selected by a subscriber in the target area is superseded by the emergency message to effect delivery), et cetera.
Another entity, referred to as authorized user 513, is operable to generate emergency messages towards a recipient, e.g., IT 506A. In one embodiment, the authorized user 513 may include a subscriber who is away from his or her primary information appliance, e.g., multimedia IT 506A, and is desirous of transmitting an emergency message to a particular device of his or her choice based on a notification profile associated therewith. It should be apparent that in an exemplary application, the particular device to which the emergency message is to be delivered can be the multimedia terminal IT 506A itself. User 513 may also include any individual (a subscriber's family member, subscriber's supervisor, or a third-party) who can be verified, authorized and authenticated, either by the network or via self-authentication means, and attempts to generate an emergency message towards a particular recipient in disposed in the network arrangement 500. Exemplary user verification schemes using multimedia technology may be found in the following co-pending U.S. patent application which has been cross-referenced and incorporated by reference hereinabove: (i) “User Verification Service In A Multimedia-Capable Network,” filed ______, Ser. No.: ______ (Attorney Docket Number 1285-0047US), in the name(s) of: Babu V. Mani.
Reference numeral 515 refers to a path effectuated in the network arrangement 500 for disseminating the emergency messages generated by the authorized agency 511 with respect to particular subscriber 508A. Similarly, reference numeral 517 refers to a path effectuated in the network arrangement 500 with respect to the emergency message generated by the authorized user 513 towards IT 506A. For purposes of the present invention, agencies, individual users and other entities operable to generate emergency messages may be collectively referred to as authorized entities. In a presently preferred exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the emergency message paths may be established between an authorized entity and the intended recipient without disrupting an ongoing call connection involving the recipient, e.g., call connection 509A, 509B or 509C.
Moreover, in some exemplary embodiments, the recipient party may also have additional service features such as, for example, multiple call waiting (i.e., the capability to wait on multiple incoming calls) and call party profile presentation where a call party profile is presented to the party on a selectable basis. Additional information regarding these multimedia-based services is provided in the following co-pending U.S. patent applications which have been cross-referenced and incorporated by reference hereinabove: (i) “Call Party Profile Presentation Service In A Multimedia-Capable Network,” filed ______, Ser. No.: ______ (Attorney Docket Number 1285-0048US), in the name(s) of: Babu V. Mani; and (ii) “Call Waiting Service In A Multimedia-Capable Network,” filed ______, Ser. No.: ______ (Attorney Docket Number 1285-0043US), in the name(s) of: Babu V. Mani.
[0047]FIG. 6 depicts an exemplary multimedia interface 600 with browser navigation capability that is operable with multimedia-capable terminals for effectuating multimedia calls and emergency notification alerts in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. A display 602 is operable to present a graphic user interface (GUI) with a plurality of call-oriented icons which can be activated via drag-and-drop interaction under the control of a browser client 604 running on a multimedia terminal, e.g., IT 506A depicted in FIG. 5. At least a portion (e.g, portion 651) of the display 602 may be utilized for presenting video/photo indicia of the call party to the subscriber. Additionally, the portion 651 or other display portions may be utilized for presenting emergency notification pop-up windows, banners, etc. associated with particular emergency messages. A keyboard or keypad 606 and a cursor pointing device 608 (such as, e.g., a mouse or trackball, and their equivalents) are provided for facilitating the drag-and-drop interaction between the subscriber and the interface. Suitable audio input devices 610 and audio output devices 612 are associated with the interface 600 for effectuating live speech responses and/or emergency notification announcements. A digital video camera 614 and a still camera 616 are also included for capturing live video and still photographs of the subscriber in order to provide live images as multimedia responses to a call party engaged in a session with the subscriber.
Referring now to FIG. 7, depicted therein is an exemplary embodiment of an emergency notification profile 700 for a subscriber 702 operable with respect to the emergency notification service of the present invention. It should be apparent that in addition to the subscriber profiles such as the notification profile 700, the database environment 514 (shown in FIG. 5) may also be populated with further service features, options and policies relating to other multimedia-enhanced services, e.g., call party profile presentation, distinctive call notification, multiple call waiting, and the like. Moreover, whereas a single subscriber's profile record is exemplified herein, those skilled in the art will recognize that the applicable database environment is typically comprised of numerous such records operable with respect to a plurality of subscribers.
Preferably, the subscriber 702 is associated with a primary terminal/station by way of a name or other ID 704. A directory number 706 is included to identify the terminal/station associated with the subscriber. In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an emergency notification alert mode 708 is also specified for the subscriber 702. The emergency notification alert mode 710 is preferably comprised of members may have precedence), and geographic area options 713-4 (e.g., emergency messages generated by the authorized entities from a particular area may have precedence).
Continuing to refer to FIG. 7, the exemplary subscriber notification profile 700 further comprises executive override options 714 wherein the network can supersede any prevailing restrictions with respect to emergency message delivery. Additionally, various emergency-type options 716 may also be included in the subscriber's emergency notification profile, which may preferably be provided as policies and preferences based on certain types of emergencies that can interact with one or more options already described hereinabove.
Those skilled in the art should realize upon reference hereto that the emergency notification profile 700 described herein is illustrative only. Accordingly, both the contents and specific implementation of a subscriber profile database may vary depending upon the objectives of a particular application. It should therefore be recognized that the scope of the present invention is not circumscribed by the specifics of a subscriber profile database in any manner.
[0054]FIG. 8 is a flow chart of the steps involved in an exemplary emergency notification scheme of the present invention. Upon receiving an incoming emergency message from an authorized entity at a node serving the subscriber (step 802), a multimedia call session engine is invoked by the serving network node disposed in a service network structure (such as, e.g., service network arrangement 500 depicted in FIG. 5) to launch a call treatment application with respect to the incoming emergency message (step 804). The incoming emergency message may preferably include parametric information comprised of, for example, emergency type, magnitude of the emergency, target area to be served, geographic area information relating to the message originator (i.e., authorized entity), and the like. In some embodiments, the parametric information may also include one or more indicia to identify override criteria with respect to the incoming emergency message. The call treatment application's service logic is operable to query the subscriber profile database based on the parametric information in the incoming emergency message (step 806). Responsive at least in part to the results obtained from the database query, a determination is made thereafter with respect to a particular emergency alert scheme to be provided (step 808). A further determination may be made in order to verify if any override options are applicable and/or effective (decision block 810). If so, an emergency notification in accordance with the applicable override options is delivered, wherein the notification scheme includes an appropriate combination of a select alert transmission mode as well as the device (step 814). If no override options are applicable, the emergency notification is then delivered in accordance with the selected alert transmission mode and device combination, after appropriately resolving any interactions involving scheduling options, type options, severity options, et cetera (step 812). In either case, a subscriber-selectable device is actuated for effectuating an appropriate emergency notification alert. In one presently preferred exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of a suitable multimedia-capable interface (e.g., multimedia interface 600 described hereinabove) may be actuated for delivering the notification alert.
Those skilled in the art should therefore appreciate that emergency notification of the present invention can be based on: (i) privilege/authorization level of the calling party, (ii) nature of notification and criticality/nature of emergency, (iii) preference identified by the called party (i.e., the subscriber), and (iv) active devices available for notification. In one implementation, the privilege level can be established by “operator verification,” alluded to in the foregoing description. Also, subscription for the privilege level may be identified/verified by entering a PIN, or verified by the system (e.g., a VPN can maintain manager-employee privileges) or an appropriate governmental agency. Further, in some other implementations, the subscriber's preferences may also include a “disallow” feature, wherein notification is not allowed based on certain conditions (e.g., calling party not verified, method of notification not acceptable at the time of notification, et cetera). In addition, a sequence of events (event flow) may be specified such that where a particular alert event fails with respect to a notification, a different alert event may be effectuated therefor.
Moreover, the emergency notification service of the present invention may be provided with interaction with certain other services. For example, call waiting or call forwarding services may be coupled to various emergency notification schemes in accordance with predefined service options in a subscriber's profile. Additionally, notification may be provided to multiple locations and/or devices in yet further exemplary implementations of the emergency notification service. Status notification can also be given to the calling party or entity (e.g., where no call is set up between the calling and called parties).
[0057]FIG. 9 is a flow chart of the steps involved in an exemplary methodology for directing an emergency message towards an intended recipient (e.g., a subscriber) by an authorized individual. When an individual attempts to place an emergency message for transmission in the service network, a verification and authentication process may be effectuated by the network itself or by means of subscriber-based authentication (step 902). Upon successful user verification, an emergency message with appropriate parametric information is generated (step 904). An emergency message path is established to the subscriber terminal without disrupting any current connections that the terminal may be engaged in (step 906). In one embodiment, the emergency message path comprises a one-way transmission path initially and, upon validation by the intended recipient, a full duplex path may be established. Thereafter, the emergency message is delivered in accordance with the notification profile as described hereinabove (step 908).
Referring now to FIG. 10, shown therein is a flow chart of the steps involved in an exemplary methodology for directing an emergency message towards a subscriber by an entity. In one embodiment, the entity is operable as an authorized agency to place public emergency messages in the service network and, accordingly, it may not be necessary to effectuate an express verification scheme prior to emergency messaging. In a further embodiment, the entity may be a business enterprise attempting to effectuate an emergency messaging service over a virtual private network (VPN) that forms a portion of the service network. Upon obtaining appropriate approval, a suitable “public” emergency message is generated for dissemination over a target area served by at least a portion of the service network or over the VPN portion (step 1002). As alluded to hereinabove, the emergency message may include applicable parametric information for facilitating customizable delivery thereof.
In one exemplary embodiment, the emergency message may be transmitted in broadcast mode to the target serving area (step 1004). The serving node associated therewith is operable to launch call treatment applications for the subscribers in the target area to determine appropriate notification schemes. Responsive thereto, the emergency message is delivered to the served subscribers in accordance with the individual subscriber profiles depending on the various service options (step 1006).
Based upon the foregoing Detailed Description, it should be readily apparent that the present invention advantageously provides an enhanced emergency message notification service using multimedia within the context of a next-generation network. By architecting the service as part of a decoupled application layer with open protocols and APIs, not only can service interoperability with different network elements and platforms be ensured, but service rollout can be streamlined as well for faster delivery. Furthermore, the emergency notification service of the present invention provides several advancements and improvements over the conventional schemes. For example, because the notification modes can be customized based on a host of features and options, it is possible for the subscriber to discern more about an incoming emergency. By specifying the various alert modes and scheduling options in accordance with the teachings hereof, the subscriber can ensure that an emergency alert reaches him or her with greater probability. Moreover, the multimedia features of the emergency notification service of the present invention provide a more enriched notification experience than the conventional emergency schemes.
1. An emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network, comprising the steps:
upon receiving an incoming emergency message from an authorized entity at a node serving a subscriber, invoking a multimedia session engine to launch a call treatment application for said subscriber;
based on at least a portion of parametric information relating to said incoming emergency message, querying an emergency notification profile associated with said subscriber;
responsive to said step of querying, determining by said call treatment application a particular emergency alert scheme to be provided with respect to said incoming emergency message; and
actuating a subscriber-selectable device for effectuating said particular emergency alert scheme.
2. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said subscriber-selectable device comprises at least a portion of a multimedia interface operable with said subscriber's terminal.
3. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, further comprising the steps:
determining whether said particular emergency alert scheme is unavailable for delivery with respect to said incoming emergency message; and
if so, selecting an alternative emergency alert scheme to notify said incoming emergency message.
4. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, further comprising the steps:
determining whether an override option is effective against said particular emergency alert scheme with respect to said incoming emergency message; and
if so, notifying said incoming emergency message in accordance with said override option.
5. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme includes an audio transmission mode.
6. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme includes a video transmission mode.
7. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme includes an email transmission mode.
8. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme includes a facsimile transmission mode.
9. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme includes a paging mode.
10. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme includes a graphics transmission mode.
11. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme is based on emergency type information associated with said incoming emergency message.
12. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme is based on emergency severity information associated with said incoming emergency message.
13. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme is based on said incoming emergency message's originating area.
14. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 1, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme is based on said authorized entity's identification.
15. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 14, wherein said authorized entity comprises an authorized individual.
16. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 14, wherein said authorized entity comprises an authorized governmental agency.
17. The emergency notification method for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 14, wherein said authorized entity comprises an authorized commercial entity.
18. A emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network, comprising:
means for invoking a multimedia session engine to launch a call treatment application for a subscriber with respect to an incoming emergency message initiated by a message originator;
database means operable to store an emergency notification profile associated with said subscriber;
service logic means associated with said call treatment application for determining a particular emergency alert scheme to be provided with respect to said incoming emergency message by interacting with said database means; and
means for actuating a subscriber-selectable device for effectuating said particular emergency alert scheme.
23. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 21, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating said subscriber's office computer for notifying said incoming emergency message.
24. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 21, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating said subscriber's pager for notifying said incoming emergency message.
25. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 21, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating said subscriber's mobile phone for notifying said incoming emergency message.
26. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 21, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating said subscriber's office phone for notifying said incoming emergency message.
27. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 21, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating said subscriber's home phone for notifying said incoming emergency message.
28. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 21, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating said subscriber's personal digital assistant (PDA) for notifying said incoming emergency message.
29. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 21, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating said subscriber's television (TV) set for notifying said incoming emergency message.
30. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 21, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating said subscriber's laptop computer for notifying said incoming emergency message.
31. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 21, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating said subscriber's palmtop computer for notifying said incoming emergency message.
32. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 18, wherein said message originator includes an authorized individual.
33. The emergency notification system for use in a multimedia-capable network as set forth in claim 18, wherein said message originator includes an authorized entity.
34. A computer-accessible medium operable with a network element disposed in a multimedia-capable next-generation network, said computer-accessible medium carrying a sequence of instructions which, when executed by at least one processing entity associated with said multimedia-capable next-generation network, causes the following steps to be performed:
35. The computer-accessible medium operable with a network element disposed in a multimedia-capable next-generation network as set forth in claim 34, wherein said subscriber-selectable device comprises at least a portion of a multimedia interface operable with said subscriber's terminal.
36. The computer-accessible medium operable with a network element disposed in a multimedia-capable next-generation network as set forth in claim 34, wherein said particular emergency alert scheme comprises providing at least one of an audio transmission, a video transmission, a graphics transmission, a paging transmission, and an email transmission.
37. The computer-accessible medium operable with a network element disposed in a multimedia-capable next-generation network as set forth in claim 34, further comprising another sequence of instructions for selecting an alternative emergency alert scheme when said particular emergency alert scheme is unavailable.
38. The computer-accessible medium operable with a network element disposed in a multimedia-capable next-generation network as set forth in claim 37, wherein said alternative emergency alert scheme comprises activating at least one of the following devices for notifying said incoming emergency message based on said emergency notification profile associated with said subscriber: a home computer, an office computer, a pager, a mobile phone, a home phone, an office phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a television (TV) set, a laptop computer and a palmtop device.
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