On demand/emergency telematics & communication system

• US 20070135088A1
• Filed: 12/08/2005
• Published: 06/14/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Salvatore Alessandro
• Original Assignee: Salvatore Alessandro
• Inventors: Alessandro, Salvatore
• Application Number:
  US11/297,051
• Publication Number:
  US 20070135088A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 455/404.100
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72418 for supporting emergency services
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/90 Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 76/50 for emergency connections
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/02 Terminal devices

Abstract

The present invention provides On Demand/Emergency Telematics/Location-Based Services and or Wireless Communication utilizing a cellular device which is service-initialized with non-expiring but deplete-able prepaid airtime/credit, allowing transmission of calls, alarms, events, and or Telematics signals to a Private/Third-Party Remote Monitoring/Call Center (PRMC) in Emergencies or other times of need without recurring/ongoing fees for cellular lines/numbers. The system can also be activated any time after entry into service via Over The Air Activation, through service-initialization of post or pre-paid service/airtime or by porting an existing number to the system. All calls/alarms/events/transmissions requiring the PRMC to notify/contact any Public Safety/Law Enforcement Agency on behalf of the user are free of airtime and service charges. A fee is charged for all other calls/alarms/events and or services rendered by the PRMC, drawn on the prepaid airtime/credits or post billed. The system also reduces Public Safety Answering Points'"'"'/911 Emergency Response Centers'"'"' accidental/non-Emergency call/alarm rates and overall volume by allowing the management and validation of calls/alarms/events through the PRMC before reaching a PSAP/911 ERC. The system also enhances PSAP/911 ERC capabilities by providing advanced Telematics, including location and ID information, as well as providing multiple language capability by routing calls to language-specific centers or operators able to assist the user and or PSAP/911 ERC. The system also provides user privacy by On Demand activation rather than continuous “On” state activation, limiting the possibility of covert monitoring/wireless network intrusions and or retrieval/use of Telematics data not explicitly authorized by the user.

Claims

1. Provides Wireless Communication and or Telematics/Location-Based Services in Emergencies or other cases of need without recurring wireless/cellular communication/line costs by utilizing an integrated cellular device which is Service-Initialized with Non-Expiring, Prepaid but Deplete-able Airtime/Credit to allow transmission of passively and or actively triggered calls, alarms, and or events at any time;

or which can be activated at a later date using Over The Air Activation (OTA) to Service-lnitialize the system'"'"'s integrated cellular device with post or pre-paid service, or by porting an existing number to the system'"'"'s integrated cellular device to allow transmission of calls, alarms, events, and or GPS/Telematics data to a Remote Monitoring/Answering Point in emergencies or other events triggered either passively or actively by a user/occupant, or remotely by authorized party.

2. Reduces PSAP/911 ERC false alarms, non-emergency calls, abuse and call rates/loads by allowing Private Remote Monitoring/Call Centers (PRMCs) to validate calls/alarms/events before contact is made with a PSAP/911 ERC whenever possible, and by imposing a fee on non-emergency calls/alarms/events, while enhancing PSAP/911 ERC capabilities in validated emergencies by providing PSAPs/911 ERCs with advanced Telematics/Location and ID data as well as multiple language capability by routing calls to operators or call centers proficient in a user-specified language whenever possible and or providing translation assistance between PSAPs/911 ERCs and non-English speaking users.

3. Provides privacy by making the system activate-able at any time rather than being in a continuous “

On”

state, limiting possible exposure to covert monitoring/intrusion, and or collection/retrieval of Telematics data not explicitly authorized by the user/subscriber.