Vehicular communication of emergency information to first responders

US11405779B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland Security · US

Inventors

• Daniel A. Boyd · Arlington, US
• Kelli L. Biegger · Fort Worth, US
• Chang Ellison · Arlington, US
• Brandon P. Gutierrez · Johns Creek, US
• Jason Lim · Alexandria, US
• William Washington · North Potomac, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 19, 2021
• Grant date: Aug 2, 2022
• Expiry date: Feb 19, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04W4/90
• WIPO field: Digital communication
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A stopped vehicle information remote retrieval method includes an emergency personnel or first responder vehicle (FRV) establishing a vehicle connection between an infotainment system of a stopped vehicle and the FRV. The FRV sends a vehicle information request to the infotainment system of the stopped vehicle, via the vehicle connection, seeking release of vehicle information. The FRV obtains authentication of the vehicle information received in response to the vehicle information request. The FRV determines occupant status based on the vehicle information. The FRV communicates the passenger status to a first responder.