Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

Selective Router Bridge/Transfer

Definition:

A scenario where IEN Voice has delivered a call to a PSAP supported by IEN Voice. That PSAP chooses to bridge on a
PSAP that is not connected directly to IEN Voice but is connected to a foreign selective router IEN Voice does interface.
IEN Voice sets up a bridge to the foreign selective router and specifies the foreign PSAP.

Alternate Routing

A method by which 9‐1‐1 calls are routed to a designated alternate location if all IEN or wireless lines to the primary PSAP are busy, or the primary...

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ECMC Log Record

A log record that is generated by a network element in the IEN Voice product that has been modified by a component or subcomponent of the ECMC. Done...

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Shape File

A file containing a Geolocation shape(s), such as PSAP shapes or PSAP and cell sector layers.

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COF: Uncertainty

Sometimes shown in a display field on a PSAP's CPE. Contains the uncertainty (in meters) associated with the lat/long. Uncertainty is a measurement,...

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