Method and system for initiating and handling an emergency call utilizing geographical zones
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1. A method of making an emergency voice call from a portable computing device, comprising:
- determining with a processor of the portable computing device a location area identifier that represents a geographical area in which the portable computing device is located,determining with the processor a coverage area identifier that matches the location area identifier, wherein the coverage area identifier represents an emergency service area being serviced by a public safety answering point;
identifying with the processor a voice call destination number associated with the coverage area identifier; and
utilizing with a dialing module of the portable computing device the voice call destination number in order to establish communication with the public safety answering point.
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Abstract
A method and system of making an emergency voice call is disclosed. Location data is received from a positioning device. A location area identifier is determined. The location area identifier corresponds to a geographical area encompassing a geographical location being represented by the location data. A voice call destination number is identified. The voice call destination number is associated with the location area identifier. The voice call destination number is utilized in order to communicate with a public safety answering point.
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1. A method of making an emergency voice call from a portable computing device, comprising:
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determining with a processor of the portable computing device a location area identifier that represents a geographical area in which the portable computing device is located, determining with the processor a coverage area identifier that matches the location area identifier, wherein the coverage area identifier represents an emergency service area being serviced by a public safety answering point; identifying with the processor a voice call destination number associated with the coverage area identifier; and utilizing with a dialing module of the portable computing device the voice call destination number in order to establish communication with the public safety answering point. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method of making a voice call from a portable computing device, comprising:
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determining with a processor of the portable computing device a location area identifier that represents a geographical area in which the portable computing device is located; determining with the processer a coverage area identifier that matches the location area identifier, wherein the coverage area identifier represents a service area being serviced by a call center; identifying with the processer a voice call destination number associated with the coverage area identifier; and utilizing with a dialing module of the portable computing device the voice call destination number in order to establish communication with the call center. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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