Mobile device smart button that adapts to device status
US9295087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/19
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of establishing a persistent emergency call and positional indication of the call is provided. Upon a call center receiving a call by a user equipment (UE) device initiated by activation of a smart button, the call center issues a request for a current location. If the call is inadvertently terminated by the user prior to the emergency being cleared, the UE device, attempts to reestablish the call automatically and continually. Prior to initiating the call, if the UE device is in airplane mode or standby mode, these modes are automatically switched off and location services are enabled.
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