The CellCast Aggregator Gateway™ is a middle-ware broker that accepts messages from EAGLE Alerts™, or an existing message
originating system such as NOAA alerts. It authenticates the message, identifies the geo-targeted area to which the message is to be sent,
applies CAP Protocols, and finally delivers messages based on priority to mobile phones operating within a desired geographic area.
The CellCast Aggregator Gateway™ provides point-to-multipoint communications technology, referred to as "cell broadcast",
which can be used effectively for emergency alerts, notifications and commercial applications.
Technology
- Point to Multi-point (broadcast)
- Delivers short text message to unlimited number of cellular phones
- Geo-targeted to any desired area
Delivery
- Phone rings to announce message
- Message is displayed immediately -or-
- Message is placed in phone’s Inbox
Database-Free
- Phone number is not used for message delivery- Protection!!
- No subscriber database required- Privacy!!
- Area visitors also receive alerts- Penetration!!
Special features of the CellCast Aggregator Gateway™ broker:
Reliable
- Works despite voice and text messaging system congestion
- Will not crash cellular network
- Point to Multi Point cell broadcast technology
- Has not failed in any operational scenarios
Trustworthy
- Protected against spamming, hacking and spoofing
- Access limited to authorized officials
- Citizens are assured of message authenticity -
not possible in point to point systems
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Available
- Exists today
- Enabled with setting change or minor hardware/software upgrade
- Most phones already have feature
- No need to design or build new systems
Scalable
- Is a massively scalable messaging solution
- Can reach hundreds or millions in minutes
Geo-Specific
- Evacuate neighborhood by neighborhood
- Notify only affected regions - avoid "warning burnout"
- Attention Shoppers - in a mall or stadium
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