Overview
This project enabled a school agency to modernize its civil defense alarm system, integrating real-time broadcasting, local device control, and central command coordination.
Client Background
The client is a regional civil defense authority responsible for public warning infrastructure and emergency management. They sought a solution to improve alarm reliability, enable remote control, and unify legacy and new hardware.
Key Challenges
- Legacy alarm systems had poor coordination across remote locations
- Communication delays between the central command and field units
- A newly developed controller device lacked integration with the main network
ZedIoT Solution
ZedIoT delivered a containerized solution based on Docker architecture, offering seamless integration of edge devices and central control:
- Middleware Development: A custom middleware service was created to relay and interpret commands between broadcast terminals and local devices
- IoT Integration: The client’s self-developed controller was connected via a secured communication bus
- Unified Command Panel: Enabled the civil defense center to issue alerts across regions with synchronized response
- Redundancy Support: Both centralized and decentralized alarms could be triggered to ensure full coverage
Results
- Successful real-world demonstration during a civil defense industry meeting
- Improved system flexibility and responsiveness
- High client satisfaction and future expansion plans underway
Replicable Value
This civil defense alarm system model applies to:
- Government-led emergency warning infrastructure
- School district notification systems
- Urban broadcast networks with legacy hardware
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FAQ – Civil Defense Alarm System
Q1: Can this system integrate with our existing emergency broadcast hardware?
Yes, ZedIoT supports integration with both legacy and modern alarm systems using middleware adapters.
Q2: Is remote control supported from a central emergency center?
Absolutely. The solution provides a unified control interface for issuing alerts across regions.
Q3: What communication protocols are supported?
The system can be customized to support TCP/IP, radio relay, and secure serial bus protocols.
Q4: Can schools be included in the alert network?
Yes. Emergency alert systems for schools are fully supported via sub-network integration.
Q5: How is reliability ensured during disasters?
Dual-mode deployment (central + edge) ensures alarm delivery even if the central system is disrupted.