METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
First Claim
1. A method for providing communication by a base station in a network comprising base stations and portable devices, the method comprising:
- transmitting a beacon signal indicating an emergency status to a portable device, the beacon signal usable by the portable device to determine whether to enter a stress mode;
receiving an acknowledgement signal from the portable device in response to the beacon signal; and
deriving, from the received acknowledgement signal, information associated with the portable device or a user of the portable device.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for contingency communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for providing emergency services may be performed by a base station operating in a communication system. In an embodiment, the method for providing emergency services includes transmitting a beacon signal to indicate an emergency status to enable portable devices to operate in a stress mode. A distress signal may be transmitted by a mobile device in response to the beacon signal to the base station, wherein the distress signal carries information at least comprising user identity associated with the mobile device, geolocation of the mobile device, or biometrics of a user of the mobile device.
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1. A method for providing communication by a base station in a network comprising base stations and portable devices, the method comprising:
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transmitting a beacon signal indicating an emergency status to a portable device, the beacon signal usable by the portable device to determine whether to enter a stress mode; receiving an acknowledgement signal from the portable device in response to the beacon signal; and deriving, from the received acknowledgement signal, information associated with the portable device or a user of the portable device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A base station in a communication network comprising base stations and portable devices, the base station configured to:
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transmit a beacon signal indicating an emergency status to enable portable devices to operate in a stress mode; receive an acknowledgement signal from a portable device in response to the beacon signal; and derive, from the received acknowledgement signal, information associated with the portable device or a user of the portable device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for providing communication by a transmitter, the method comprising:
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transmitting a beacon signal indicating an emergency status to a receiver, the beacon signal usable by the receiver to determine whether to enter a stress mode; and receiving a distress signal from the receiver in response to the beacon signal, wherein the distress signal carries information at least comprising user identity associated with the receiver, geolocation of the receiver, or biometrics of a user of the receiver. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for providing communication using a transmitter, the system configured to:
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transmit a beacon signal indicating an emergency status to a receiver, the beacon signal usable by the receiver to determine whether to enter a stress mode; and receiving a distress signal from the receiver in response to the beacon signal, wherein the distress signal carries information at least comprising user identity associated with the receiver, geolocation of the receiver, or biometrics of a user of the receiver. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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