The Televoke HazMat collision notification simulation uses the draft Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) data standard being developed by the ComCARE Alliance and a diverse group of its members, to allow for the automatic transfer of emergency data from a vehicle to multiple public safety agencies, for immediate response by local police, fire, EMS or HazMat service agencies.

"It is critical to integrate emergency data from leading telematics companies into the modern emergency communications systems we are demonstrating" said David Aylward, director of the ComCARE Alliance. "We are delighted to have the support of Televoke, are very pleased in their ability to quickly demonstrate the use of the new draft ACN data standard."

Dr. Jack Potter, Chief of Emergency Medicine, Winchester Medical Center, adds, "The automatic transfer of data from telematics service providers will save lives though faster response times and more accurate information."

According to Bob Kimball, CEO of Televoke, "Not only will telematics services save lives, but also provide increased safety and security with theft notification, SOS, tracking, and other Televoke-powered services that provide vital security for hazardous materials transport in a post-September 11 environment."

How It Works
A "powered by Televoke" telematics device, such as provided by Televoke partner InterTrak, is installed in a HazMat vehicle, with an "accelerometer" that measures the impact of collisions. When a collision occurs, the telematics device sends out a data packet over the cellular network to the Televoke Network Operation Center (NOC), providing unit ID, crash event codes, and location of vehicle. The Televoke NOC automatically matches the unit ID with the vehicle profile, including type of truck, size, owner, driver, license, with alarm information, and sends that information to the Acuo Message Director (provided by Acuo Technologies), which in turn routes the information to the appropriate public safety agency based on location of the vehicle. The emergency agencies, which are registered to receive such information, immediately receive the event file, and import it into any one of a number of system applications that support the standard data file format (e.g., Acuo ERS, Centurion Solutions, Gannet-Fleming, NetCompliance), process the data, and take appropriate action (e.g., police or EMS dispatch, HazMat regulatory notification). In addition the Televoke system will automatically initiate phone calls, pager and e-mail alerts to the HazMat operator informing them of the crash event with all the pertinent information.

Other Safety and Security Services for the HazMat Industry
In addition to automatic crash notification, Televoke provides a number of other services that increase the safety and security of HazMat transportation. These event notifications are currently sent to HazMat management, but can be supported with additional event codes within the telematics file format. Additional supported applications include:

 • Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking
 • SOS / Hijacked Vehicle Notification and Tracking
 • Other Alarm Notification and Tracking (e.g., valve open before arrival at     destination)
 • Excessive Speed Notification • Remote Control Engine Disable (to     immobilize a stolen or hijacked vehicle)
 • Vehicle Service Diagnostics


About Televoke, Inc.
Televoke is the leading provider of wireless software platforms that enables businesses to develop and deliver location-based safety, security and productivity applications for their customers worldwide.
With Televoke's automated web and telephony service platform, individuals and enterprises can track and control a valuable assets, and be proactively notified when a valuable asset or loved one is at risk from any internet-connected device or telephone. The Televoke service platform can be customized and branded for any partner and integrated with virtually any enterprise system, hardware device, GPS or other location technology, wireless or wire line network. Televoke was recently named by CNET as a "Top Ten" private wireless company to watch in 2001. For more information on Televoke, visit www.televoke.com or please click here.

About ComCARE Alliance
ComCARE's members believe that the convergence of telecommunications, information, telematics, and automotive technologies will enhance the safety and security of Americans. ComCARE is a national, non-profit alliance of over 70 organizations, including doctors and emergency nurses, state and local 9-1-1 officials, departments of transportation, and wireless, transportation and technology companies. Its mission is to improve emergency communications and response through cooperation and new technologies. For more information, contact the ComCARE Alliance at media@comcare.org or (202) 429-0574.