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Vehicle emergency broadcast

US11230242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2017
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B25/004
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A communication system for a vehicle includes an accelerometer, and a controller electrically coupled to the accelerometer and configured to respond to a signal indicative of an accident of the vehicle. The controller's response to the signal includes activating an emergency mode, requesting biometric data of occupants of the vehicle, and transmitting data identifying the vehicle, a location of the vehicle and a time of activation, and biometric data.

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