Mobile device user interface for displaying emergency information
US8521122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72418
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless communications device displays emergency information such as, for example, contact information for multiple next of kin or other contact persons as well as personal, medical or travel-specific information about the owner of the device. This emergency information is made accessible on a graphical user interface or display screen of the device to a first responder, paramedic or other person coming to the rescue of the owner of the wireless communications device. Multiple contacts, which may optionally be arranged in order of proximity to the current location of the device, are presented to the first responder so as to provide the first responder with alternate contacts. Where the contacts are dynamically re-prioritized in terms of relative distance to the current location of the device, the emergency contacts that are presented to the first responder have the added advantage of being more geographically relevant and easier to understand based on relevant content being translated to a language appropriate to the current location.
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