FirstNet Users Likely To See Public Safety Equivalent of Siri
Virtual voice-controlled assistants (VAs) are likely to be a part of FirstNet's network, FirstNet said in a blog post Monday. FirstNet envisions a public safety equivalent of Siri or Google Now. “The role of the VA is an evolution of…
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voice-control features,” FirstNet said. “While the initial use was for simple scenarios like dialing a hands-free call while driving, the technology soon became coupled with the same natural language speech recognition that allows a user to enter text in documents without a keyboard.” Many first responders already make the kind of VA requests consumers would on their commercial cellphones, FirstNet said. Use of a special kind of VA is dependent on secure access to appropriate databases, security and development of discipline-specific jargon or commands, among other requirements, FirstNet said. But FirstNet users potentially will be able to ask questions like “Who is the registered owner of tag number 123-XYZ and provide address information? Where’s the nearest fire hydrant to 1234 Pelham Place in Oakland? What’s the criminal history on John Doe from Kansas City?” the blog post said. The FirstNet Chief Technology Officer Devices Group filed the post.