Devices and methods for efficient emergency calling

US9693212B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• RAPIDSOS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Anil Mehta · Wailuku, US
• Michael J. Martin · Saxby, AU
• Nicholas Edward Horelik · New York, US
• Matthew Bozik · New York, US
• Kris Kolodziej · Califon, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 16, 2016
• Grant date: Jun 27, 2017
• Expiry date: Dec 16, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

Disclosed are devices, systems, methods, and media for efficient emergency calling using digital devices. In some embodiments, a user is able to make an emergency call by a one-touch or dual-touch process. An authentication process may reduce inadvertent and unauthorized emergency calling. Persistent emergency buttons are also disclosed that may be used for calling emergency in different states of the device.