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Method and system to detect previous driver of vehicle in emergency situation

US11627454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2021
Grant dateApr 11, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method to detect an operator of an automobile vehicle includes: identifying if an emergency situation is occurring in an automobile vehicle; determining if a communication device is currently connected or was previously connected in the automobile vehicle; identifying a most recently connected operator of the communication device; and sending a signal identifying the emergency situation is occurring to the most recently connected operator of the communication device.

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