University of Maryland researchers this past weekend showed off a new application, dubbed V911, designed to help cell phone and PDA users contact campus police at the push of a button and even stream GPS-enhanced video to them.
The new emergency alert technology is part of package of downloadable software that makes up the UM Institute for Advanced Computer Studies’ MyeVyu project.
Funding is still needed to see V911 through, according to a report on Diamondback Online, the independent student newspaper.
MyeVyu also provides the ability for campus dispatchers to forward emergency information to cop cars so that first responders have the data they need in the field to aid those in distress.
MyeVyu is also being used to distribute alerts to students and others on campus via iPhones, HTC Pros and Nokia N810s initially. MyeVyu technologies are also being used for education purposes under a pilot program dubbed the Mobility Initiative.
Much of the MyeVyu technology is enabled via a WiMAX mobile broadband network being rolled out on campus.
