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Computer-Related Devices and Techniques for Facilitating an Emergency Call Via a Cellular or Data Network Using Remote Communication Device Identifying Information

  • US 20100190466A1
  • Filed: 01/27/2009
  • Published: 07/29/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/27/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. ) A communication device for use with a computer, said communication device comprising:

  • a transceiver; and

    control logic that (a) receives one or more first signals carrying corresponding one or more cellular tower identifiers that each identify one or more cellular towers, (b) determines one or more signal strengths of the one or more first signals and a location of the communication device based on the one or more cellular tower identifiers and the one or more signal strengths of the one or more first signals, (c) receives a second signal corresponding to an emergency call, and (d) transfers, via a cellular network or a packet switched network, a third signal carrying an indicator of the location of said communication device to a remote device to aid emergency personnel in identifying the location of said communication device, said control logic implementing said emergency call as one of a cellular-based call via said cellular network and a VoIP call via said packet switched network.

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