Systems and methods for identifying emergency calls in radiocommunication systems
US6073005A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The handling of emergency calls, e.g., 911 calls, should be performed on an expedited basis. In radiocommunication systems, knowledge by the mobile unit that an emergency call is being placed can be used to expedite and optimize emergency call handling. Various techniques are described herein to identify emergency calls when placed by a mobile user. Moreover, the provision of auxiliary alarm functions for the mobile unit are also described.
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