Emergency mobile telephone
DCFirst Claim
1. A cellular telephone, comprising:
- a receiver for receiving cellular radio communications;
a transmitter for transmitting cellular radio communications;
a controller coupled to the receiver and to the transmitter;
an operator input device coupled to the controller, the operator input device receiving operator inputs and providing operator input signals to the controller indicative of the operator inputs;
an emergency input key coupled to the controller, the emergency input key receiving an operator emergency input and providing an emergency input signal to the controller indicative of the operator emergency input;
a crash detector, coupled to the controller, sensing parameters indicative of a crash and providing a crash signal to the controller indicative of the parameters sensed;
a first memory coupled to the controller and storing a pre-programmed telephone number corresponding to an emergency responder;
a second memory coupled to the controller and storing a pre-recorded emergency message including identification information associated with a user of the cellular telephone;
a microphone coupled to the controller and providing voice signals to the controller in response to the user speaking into the microphone;
wherein the controller is configured to detect a distress situation based on inputs from the emergency input key and the crash detector, and to access the first memory and initiate cellular communication using the pre-programmed telephone number and to access the second memory and play the pre-recorded message repeatedly once cellular communication has been initiated and established with the emergency responder, and wherein the controller is further configured to stop playing the pre-recorded message and transmit voice information based on inputs from the microphone and the operator input device.
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Abstract
The cellular mobile telephone and system is provided wherein the cellular telephone automatically dials one or more prescribed emergency telephone numbers in the event of an emergency. Automatic dialing of an emergency telephone number is initiated by the user pressing a dedicated push button on the cellular telephone handset, or alternatively, upon the occurrence of an accident which is detected by the cellular telephone. After the cellular telephone dials the predetermined emergency number, the cellular telephone plays a recorded message which indicates that an emergency has occurred and that the telephone user is in distress. Alteratively, the cellular telephone user is allowed to participate in the emergency call upon receiving notification that the cellular telephone has successfully completed the automatic dialing and a connection has been established.
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9 Claims
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1. A cellular telephone, comprising:
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a receiver for receiving cellular radio communications; a transmitter for transmitting cellular radio communications; a controller coupled to the receiver and to the transmitter; an operator input device coupled to the controller, the operator input device receiving operator inputs and providing operator input signals to the controller indicative of the operator inputs; an emergency input key coupled to the controller, the emergency input key receiving an operator emergency input and providing an emergency input signal to the controller indicative of the operator emergency input; a crash detector, coupled to the controller, sensing parameters indicative of a crash and providing a crash signal to the controller indicative of the parameters sensed; a first memory coupled to the controller and storing a pre-programmed telephone number corresponding to an emergency responder; a second memory coupled to the controller and storing a pre-recorded emergency message including identification information associated with a user of the cellular telephone; a microphone coupled to the controller and providing voice signals to the controller in response to the user speaking into the microphone; wherein the controller is configured to detect a distress situation based on inputs from the emergency input key and the crash detector, and to access the first memory and initiate cellular communication using the pre-programmed telephone number and to access the second memory and play the pre-recorded message repeatedly once cellular communication has been initiated and established with the emergency responder, and wherein the controller is further configured to stop playing the pre-recorded message and transmit voice information based on inputs from the microphone and the operator input device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. In combination, a cellular telephone and a base station the cellular telephone comprising:
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a receiver for receiving cellular radio communications; a transmitter for transmitting cellular radio communications; a controller coupled to the receiver and to the transmitter; an operator input device coupled to the controller, the operator input device receiving operator inputs and providing operator input signals to the controller indicative of the operator inputs; an emergency input key coupled to the controller, the emergency input key receiving an operator emergency input and providing an emergency input signal to the controller indicative of the operator emergency input; a crash detector, coupled to the controller, sensing parameters indicative of a crash and providing a crash signal to the controller indicative of the parameters sensed; a first memory storing a pre-programmed telephone number corresponding to an emergency responder; a second memory coupled to the controller and storing a pre-recorded emergency message including identification information associated with a user of the cellular telephone; a microphone coupled to the controller and providing voice signals to the controller; and wherein the controller is configured to detect a distress situation based on inputs from the emergency input key and the crash detector, and to access the first memory and initiate cellular communication using the pre-programmed telephone number and to access the second memory and play the pre-recorded message repeatedly once cellular communication has been initiated and established with the emergency responder, and wherein the controller is further configured to stop playing the pre-recorded message and transmit voice information based on inputs from the microphone and the operator input device; and the base station comprising; a location detector configured to locate the cellular telephone; and a notifier configured to notify a nearest emergency responder located geographically nearest the location of the cellular telephone. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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