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Methods of facilitating emergency assistance

US10997849B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2019
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2030/082
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of vehicle accident response includes generating telematics data associated with operation of a vehicle via a mobile device inside the vehicle. The method further includes transmitting the telematics data to one or more remote servers from the mobile device and analyzing the telematics data to determine that an accident involving the vehicle has occurred. Still further, the method includes transmitting a communication to the mobile device in response to determining that the accident has occurred. The method further includes displaying, by a mobile device application of the mobile device, the communication, the communication including a list of next steps that the driver should take after the accident.

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