Methods and systems for one-to-multiple emergency call communication
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- detecting, at a mobile wireless communications device, an activation of an emergency control;
responsive to detecting the activation, transmitting, from the mobile wireless communications device, a first communication indicative of an emergency to an Emergency Service Message Entity in a wireless network,wherein the first communication is not a 911 call,wherein the first communication comprises an indication for the Emergency Service Message Entity to transmit an emergency communication to an emergency services provider, andwherein the first communication comprises an indication for the Emergency Service Message Entity to determine whether any further communications are to be transmitted from the Emergency Service Message Entity regarding the first communication; and
responsive to detecting the activation, transmitting, from the mobile wireless communications device, a second communication to other than the emergency services provider, wherein the second communication comprises a link to a webpage provided by an Emergency Service Center, wherein the Emergency Service Center receives information regarding the emergency from the Emergency Service Message Entity, and wherein the webpage comprises an indication of a geographical location of the mobile wireless communications device.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for contacting associated parties in the event of an emergency communication is described. When an emergency request is made, such as a “911” call, the system determines if other contacts are associated with the requestor or the requesting device. The system then sends a communication to the associated contacts. The system may bridge the contacts onto an emergency call, provide them with information regarding the emergency, or provide them with the means to obtain more information, such as a link or a telephone number. The system may detect an incoming call and determine if the caller is associated with an ongoing emergency situation, connecting the caller with the relevant authorities if necessary.
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21 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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detecting, at a mobile wireless communications device, an activation of an emergency control; responsive to detecting the activation, transmitting, from the mobile wireless communications device, a first communication indicative of an emergency to an Emergency Service Message Entity in a wireless network, wherein the first communication is not a 911 call, wherein the first communication comprises an indication for the Emergency Service Message Entity to transmit an emergency communication to an emergency services provider, and wherein the first communication comprises an indication for the Emergency Service Message Entity to determine whether any further communications are to be transmitted from the Emergency Service Message Entity regarding the first communication; and responsive to detecting the activation, transmitting, from the mobile wireless communications device, a second communication to other than the emergency services provider, wherein the second communication comprises a link to a webpage provided by an Emergency Service Center, wherein the Emergency Service Center receives information regarding the emergency from the Emergency Service Message Entity, and wherein the webpage comprises an indication of a geographical location of the mobile wireless communications device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A mobile wireless communications device comprising:
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a wireless communication module configured on the mobile wireless communications device that communicates with a communication network; and an emergency notification input configured on the mobile wireless communications device, wherein, responsive to an activation of an emergency notification input, the wireless communication module; transmits a first communication indicative of an emergency to an Emergency Service Message Entity in a wireless network, wherein the first communication is not a 911 call, wherein the first communication comprises an indication for the Emergency Service Message Entity to transmit an emergency communication to an emergency services provider, and wherein the first communication comprises an indication for the Emergency Service Message Entity to determine whether any further communications are to be transmitted from the Emergency Service Message Entity regarding the first communication, and transmits a second communication indicative of the emergency to other than the emergency services provider, wherein the second communication comprises a link to a webpage provided by an Emergency Service Center, wherein the Emergency Service Center receives information regarding the emergency from the Emergency Service Message Entity, and wherein the webpage comprises an indication of a geographical location of the mobile wireless communications device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system comprising:
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an emergency control configured on a mobile wireless communications device for initiating an emergency communication; a processor configured on the mobile wireless communications device for determining, responsive to activation of the emergency control, a first device to which a first communication should be transmitted and an Emergency Service Message Entity in a wireless network to which the emergency communication should be transmitted; and a transmitter configured on the mobile wireless communications device for transmitting, based on the determination, the first communication to the first device and for transmitting the emergency communication to the Emergency Service Message Entity, wherein the emergency communication is not a 911 call, wherein the emergency communication comprises an indication for the Emergency Service Message Entity to transmit a request for assistance to an emergency services provider, wherein the emergency communication comprises an indication for the Emergency Service Message Entity to determine whether any further communications are to be transmitted from the Emergency Service Message Entity regarding the first communication, wherein the first communication comprises a link to a webpage provided by an Emergency Service Center, wherein the Emergency Service Center receives information regarding the emergency communication from the Emergency Service Message Entity, and wherein the webpage comprises an indication of a geographical location of the mobile wireless communications device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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