Method of providing location information in an emergency
US8649759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/50
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A password-protected wireless communications device can send a map or other location information about the current location of the device to the one or more emergency contacts by utilizing an emergency interface element that bypasses a password prompt. The location information may include an address and route directions to the current location of the device. The location information may also include a map of, and directions to, the closest hospital. The device can also render its own map to show a first responder where the closest emergency contact is located or where the nearest hospital or medical service provider is situated.
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