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| 20080207161 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE HOTLINING IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Various embodiments are described for facilitating hotlining in communication systems. A device ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080214141 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALLOWING CALLBACK ON AN EMERGENCY CALL - A system and method suspends incoming call-barring for a subscriber in a telecommunications network for a specified period of time when an emergency call is initiated by the subscriber. During the time period, there is no incoming call-barring for the subscriber making the emergency call and a call from any number can be received. The PSAP is thus allowed to call the subscriber in case the emergency call is disconnected without being completed. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080227428 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY BROADCAST USING AN EMERGENCY BROADCAST-MULTICAST SERVICE - Methods, apparatus and media for receiving emergency broadcast information in a broadcast-multicast service of a communication system. The methods, apparatus and media include scheduling a broadcast of emergency broadcast information in designated control channel cycles for designated subscriber stations. The control channel cycles are transmitted with the designated control channel cycles including the emergency broadcast information. Subscriber stations awake according to their designated control channel cycle and receive the transmission of their designated control channel cycle on a broadcast-multicast service. The subscriber station determines if emergency broadcast information is in the control channel cycle assigned to the subscriber station and responds accordingly. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080248778 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRIGGERING A LOCAL EMERGENCY SYSTEM USING WIRELESS MEANS - A method and system for triggering a local emergency system using wireless means. Existing local emergency systems are exploited through an ordinary mobile user device implementing the present invention. Disadvantages of current local emergency system are overcome by facilitating a user to remotely report emergency service request with more accurate location information automatically conveyed by the present invention. A mobile user device is configured to activate an emergency service station of a local emergency system without knowing the location of the emergency service station and without physically accessing and operating the emergency service station. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080254762 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALL PROTECTION OVER A TELEPHONE SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention generally provide a method and apparatus for call protection over a telephone system. One embodiment of a method for protecting a telephone call between a first user and a second user includes receiving a request from the first user to protect the telephone call, monitoring wireless communications between a telephone base and a first handset in use by the first user for the presence of a third user, where the third user is attempting to communicate with the telephone base using a second handset after the request for protection has been made, and blocking communications between the second handset and the telephone base. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080261554 | Method for Informing Multiple Mobile Terminals of an Emergency Event - A method, devices, a system, and computer programs for informing multiple mobile terminals (UE | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080261555 | Intertalk wristband radio frequency identification tag - The present invention discloses an intertalk wristband RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag, which applies to any type of wireless automatic wristband RFID system and comprises an RFID system, an audio-receiving system, and an audio-outputting system. The present invention utilizes the RFID system to receive and transmits the audio information-bearing signal and the radio frequency signal to implement a bidirectional communication function. Via the bidirectional communication function, the nursed in an emergency can press an intertalk button to talk with the nursing personnel and ask for rescue. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080305762 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AN AIRCRAFT-ORIENTED EMERGENCY SERVICES CALL IN AN AIRBORNE WIRELESS CELLULAR NETWORK - The Aircraft Emergency Services Call Management System enables the unique identification of each passenger wireless device in use in an aircraft and the corresponding identification of the passenger associated with the passenger wireless device. This passenger wireless device registration data is stored as database entries in a ground-based Automatic Location Identification (ALI) database which associates each aircraft with its registered passenger wireless devices. The origination of an emergency services call by any registered passenger wireless device results in the call being routed to a serving Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) where the passenger is connected to an emergency services operator. Since the aircraft flight crew and cabin crew are the only personnel on site that can be relied upon to provide some sort of emergency services response, they are included in the emergency services call. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080311878 | Alarm system with two-way voice - Techniques are described for establishing a two-way voice communication session with an alarm system. The alarm system may establish a two-way voice communication session with an operator associated with a monitoring service that provides monitoring services for alarm events detected by the alarm system. The alarm system also may establish a two-way voice communication session with a notification recipient that is interested in receiving notifications associated with events detected by the alarm system. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080311879 | Alarm system with two-way voice - Techniques are described for establishing a two-way voice communication session with an alarm system. The alarm system may establish a two-way voice communication session with an operator associated with a monitoring service that provides monitoring services for alarm events detected by the alarm system. The alarm system also may establish a two-way voice communication session with a notification recipient that is interested in receiving notifications associated with events detected by the alarm system. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080311880 | Checkinsafe.com - An integrated method and system for entry, storage and timed forwarding of user-controlled, event specific, content is described herein. User securely accesses the system through a computing device, enters and stores event information. User's event information is stored in a remote, secure computer server device. User sets a timer within the system that forwards the user's stored information by means of electronic mail (email) or text message (SMS). User established timer can be turned off by user through Internet interface with Internet website to stop message from forwarding. In the event that user does not check in from self-registered event, information stored about said event is forwarded automatically to the users contacts by email or text message or through both methods. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090004997 | Portable emergency call center - A generic portable PSAP comprises a field satellite link, a network element, an Internet Protocol (IP) based PSAP switch, and customer premises equipment. The generic portable PSAP is an end-to-end portable emergency call center that local and VoIP carriers can use to connect to a new “temporary” PSAP in emergency situations where a given PSAP is unable to function in its normal facility. The portable emergency call center routes and receives emergency services events from landline, voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and/or wireless carriers without need for customization from a given network architecture. The generic portable PSAP enables local management of emergency event acquisition and dispatch in the case of a major disaster, or some other reason for use of a mobile PSAP. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090004998 | METHODS, USER TERMINALS, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS, AND COMPONENTS FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS - A method for providing communications services in a network can include adjusting a mode of communication for devices operating in the network based on emergency state information. Related user terminals, computer program products, and components are also disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090023418 | EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION TO MOBILE WIRELESS TOWERS - In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining an object associated with a host server and determining if the object includes an indication that identifies a first zone. The method also includes identifying a message contained in the object if the object includes the indication that identifies the first zone, and creating a formatted notification if the object includes the indication. The formatted notification includes a representation of the message. Finally, the method includes broadcasting the formatted notification within a network. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090023419 | Method and apparatus for emergency number awareness - A telecommunications device includes a laptop computer having a telephony soft client that may run, for example, in a browser window. The telephony soft client includes a utility to allow it to determine the laptop's local external IP address and from it, the local country. The telephony soft client then performs a lookup of the local country's emergency telephone number, either from a local table or from a specially maintained remote database. The local emergency telephone number can then be displayed, or programmed to a “quick dial” key. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090023420 | METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING EMERGENCY INFORMATION IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - The invention discloses a method for distributing emergency information to subscribers in a telecommunications system. According to the method, information is distributed via an existing protocol for distributing text messages and/or graphic messages within said system, and the information is distributed at points in time when the system load for distributing messages within said protocol falls below a certain predetermined level. Suitably, one and the same subscriber or group of subscribers is distributed in portions at said points in time, and said information can be distributed only to selected groups of subscribers. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090036091 | METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTION FROM A DEACTIVATED TELEMATICS UNIT ON A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system and method for communicating with a call center from a vehicle telematics unit that has had its cellular service deactivated. The method includes the step of receiving a request from the telematics unit to communicate with the call center via cellular telephony using a cleared telephone number. The call is then established and the type of request is determined at the call center and used to route the cellular call to an appropriate advisor or department in the call center based on the type of request being made. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090042533 | EMERGENCY DISPLAY FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL - An emergency device or emergency system is configured for operation within a fire safety system, or a fire safety portion of a building automation system (BAS). For example, wireless devices, emergency devices and/or automation components within the fire safety system, or the fire safety portion of the BAS may be configured to automatically provide or otherwise communicate emergency information to an emergency device or system. The emergency information may, in turn, be utilized by emergency personnel or first responders to determine conditions with the structure. A heads-up display is configured to present the display data based on the received emergency communication to a user. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090047922 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR FACILITATING AN EMERGENCY CALL SESSION USING A PACKET-SWITCHED-CAPABLE WIRELESS DEVICE - Apparatus, and an associated method, for providing an indication of available access types by a wireless device when initiating a session. The wireless device collects information associated with available access types, available through which to communicate, at the location at which the wireless device is positioned. A report is generated that lists the collected information. The report is routed to a network node that analyzes the received information and accesses a database at which information identifying an access type, or domain type, that the wireless device should use pursuant to an emergency, or other, call. A response message is generated and returned to the wireless device. The wireless device utilizes information contained in the response message for further communications. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090047923 | Method and System for Using Cellular/Wireless Phones and Devices for Retrieving Emergency Related Personal Data - The present invention discloses a method, system and a program storage device for remotely accessing medically relevant data stored on a server and provides remote access over a cellular or PCS communications network employing either a SMS or MMS communication protocol allowing dissemination of an individual's medically relevant data in an emergency, wherein the server authenticates each accessing PCS device by determining whether said accessing PCS device ID is stored in an emergency medical profile database and sending the user inputted emergency related personal data if the accessing PCS device ID is found in the emergency medical database device. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090054027 | PERSONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A personal emergency communication system includes a user-carried portable communication unit having a single button, which when depressed by the user, wirelessly sends a call request signal to a base unit. The base unit initiates a telephone call through a dial-up network to an emergency response center and places an operator at the emergency center in wireless voice communication with the portable unit when the call is connected. The telephone number to be called can be stored in at least one of the portable unit and the base unit. A speech synthesizer operating in combination with automated voice messages stored in at least one of the base unit and portable unit are used to advise the user of the status of the call, and to provide the user with verbal confirmation that functional systems of the base unit are operating properly. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090061813 | Cellular telephone with automatic redial capability - A mobile device and method in one example for automatically redialing a dialed number when a call has failed is provided. The mobile device stores the dialed number when the call is initially being placed. If the call fails, the mobile device determines if a call retry service should be invoked. If so, the mobile device determines whether a call retry system has already been enabled. If the call retry system has been enabled, the mobile device will continually and automatically call the dialed number until a terminating party at the dialed number answers or a selectable time limit has expired. When the terminating party answers the call, the mobile device rings so that a subscriber of the mobile device may answer the ring and connect the call. The mobile device may also detect if the dialed number is an emergency number or non-emergency number. A recorded message recorded by the subscriber may be automatically played to the terminating party if the subscriber does not answer the ring. Alternatively, or in addition to, a default recorded message may be played to the terminating party if the subscriber does not answer the ring. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090068978 | Voice-extending emergency response system - A system for providing emergency services in which a voice pendant provides voice signals to a corresponding radio-based voice-enabled base station which either (1) acoustically forwards the voice signals on to an existing base station or (2) forwards the voice signals on to an existing base station via a communications link. The existing base station is triggered by a triggering signal that is learned by the radio-based voice-enabled base station by either DTMF programming or by receiving the triggering signal from an existing pendant while in a learning mode. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090075625 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ROUTE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SESSIONS - Methods and apparatus to route an emergency communication session for a multi-mode communication device are disclosed. An example method comprises detecting a call initiation at a user device, determining whether the user device is communicatively coupled to a cellular communication network, and initiating a mesh network routing algorithm at the user device to establish a communication session from the user device to a gateway node via a wireless Internet-based network when the user device is not communicatively coupled to the cellular communication network. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090098850 | AIRBORNE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, AIRBORNE COMMUNICATIONS METHODS, AND COMMUNICATIONS METHODS - An airborne wireless communications system includes circuitry configured to access information describing a configuration of a terrestrial wireless communications base station that has become disabled. The terrestrial base station is configured to implement wireless communications between wireless devices located within a geographical area and a network when the terrestrial base station is not disabled. The circuitry is further configured to, based on the information, configure the airborne station to have the configuration of the terrestrial base station. An airborne communications method includes answering a 911 call from a terrestrial cellular wireless phone using an airborne wireless communications system. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090098851 | Simplified Method for IMS registration in the Event of Emergency Calls - Simplification of IMS registration in the event of emergency calls is made possible by apparatuses and a method for setting up an emergency-call connection from a terminal to an IMS via a network visited by the terminal, where, if the terminal is already registered in the IMS, setup of an emergency-call connection dispenses with IMS registration of the terminal in the IMS for this emergency-call connection if a comparison between a network identification for the visited network, of which the terminal was notified when it registered in the visited network, and a network identification for the terminal's home network reveals a match between these network identifications. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090124231 | Self Defense Cell Phone With Projectiles - The present invention teaches an economical disposable emergency cellular telephone. A major object of this invention is a shocking self-defense capability. A further object is a cell phone which launches projectiles to deliver the shocking voltage. A further object of the invention is a new technique for having a large number of cellular phones share the same small group of access numbers and serial numbers in order to reduce the monthly charges to zero for the end consumer. This makes it more practical to use cellular phones for data transmission and monitoring applications. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090137222 | LOCATION-BASED ALERT SYSTEM - Method and system for sending alert messages to users of mobile phones staying at a specific geographical location without overloading the network, and doing so independently of any user preferences. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090137223 | Emergency Cellular Telephone - A cellular phone for emergency situations may include a power source, a communications antenna, communications electronic circuitry, a “911” button wherein the “911” button is characterized in that depressing the “911” button transmits a 911 emergency number, an actuation device, and a microswitch. These elements are cooperatively connected such that when the “911” button is depressed, the actuation device deploys the antenna to a fully extended position, and the antenna deployment activates a microswitch that turns on the communications electronic circuitry. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090143044 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN AN ELECTROMAGNETICALLY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT - A method and apparatus for operating a wireless communication device in an electromagnetically sensitive environment is disclosed. The method comprises selecting an operating mode of the wireless communication device. If the selected operating mode is a factory safe mode ( | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090143045 | Systems and methods for facilitating a first response mission at an incident scene - Systems and methods for facilitating a first response mission at an incident scene, such as an accident site, a natural or human-made disaster site, or any other first response site. One system comprises a plurality of portable modules for the incident scene and configured to transmit wireless signals. The system also comprises a processing system, which comprises: at least one receiver to receive the wireless signals; an environmental data processing engine configured to process data derived from the wireless signals to derive data indicative of an environment at the incident scene; a situational context processing engine configured to process the data indicative of the environment to derive data indicative of a situation deemed to have occurred in relation to the first response mission; and a decision making engine configured to process the data indicative of the situation and institutional data relevant to the situation to determine an action to be performed with respect to the situation, such as transmission of a message to a first responder at the incident scene, establishment of communication between a first responder at the incident scene and a clinician remote from the incident scene, or transmission of a message to initiate preparation of resources at a healthcare facility remote from the incident scene for arrival of at least one patient transported from the incident scene. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090143046 | Method and System For Providing Tiered Priority Access to Communication Network Resources - Methods and systems automatically allocate cellular communication network resources to emergency response personnel during emergency situations which are detected by call volumes exceeding a predetermined maximum. Access to cellular communication network resources is provided by dedicating a portion of communication channels to emergency response personnel use. By reserving whole communication channels for emergency communication purposes, emergency personnel are able to both initiate and receive calls from both other mobile devices as well as conventional landline telephone stations. Qualified emergency response personnel can preregistered their phones and be assigned personal identification numbers to enable access to allocated network resources. Users can also be registered “on the fly.” | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090149153 | Method and system for prolonging emergency calls - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that processes a phone call. During operation, the system connects the phone call from a mobile phone and determines whether the phone call is an emergency call. If the phone call is an emergency call, the system activates an emergency mode of the mobile phone to handle the phone call, which prolongs the length of the phone call. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090163170 | Emergency system and method - A system and a method for receiving local emergency information on a mobile device in a system having a telecommunication network and at least one local communication network having one or more wireless access points. The mobile device receives a general emergency signal over a broadcast channel of the telecommunication network. In response to the general emergency signal, the mobile device connects to one of the wireless access points and transmits a request for transmitting the local emergency information to the mobile device. The mobile device then receives the local emergency information from one of the wireless access points. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090170467 | USING AUXILIARY INFORMATION TO DIRECT USERS OF WIRELESS DEVICES TO SAFETY IN RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM ALERTS - A method and a wireless device ( | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090176473 | Mobile Telephone and Method for Storing or Saving Data - The invention describes a mobile telephone ( | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090176474 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MAINTAINING EMERGENCY CALLS DURING MOBILE DEVICE MOVEMENT - An apparatus, method and computer program product are provided for maintaining emergency calls during mobile device movement. In order to ensure that an emergency call is not lost despite movement of the mobile device, the mobile device may provide an update of its geographic location, as well as its network address, if it has changed, each time the mobile device performs a handover. In addition, in order to ensure that the mobile device maintains a connection to the same emergency call center throughout the duration of the emergency call, the mobile device may receive an address associated with the emergency call center upon initiating the emergency call. This address can thereafter be transmitted, along with the mobile device's updated location information, so that the connection to the call center associated with that address can be maintained, where possible, regardless of the location of the mobile device. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090176475 | Push/Pull information system for airborne networks - A wireless communications system, and a corresponding method, for use with an aircraft, includes airborne base station equipment mounted on the aircraft, the base station equipment capable of communication with wireless devices used by subscribers on the aircraft and with one or more wireless communications networks, and switching/transaction processing equipment capable of communication with the base station equipment. The system further includes aircraft location equipment capable of communication with the base station equipment, where the aircraft's geographic location, including latitude, longitude, and altitude, is determined; and a push-pull wireless information system that receives the aircraft's geographic location information. The push-pull wireless information system includes an information service notification mechanism that provides notifications to one or more service providers, the service providers providing goods and services of possible interest to the subscribers, and an information delivery mechanism that provides information related to the goods and services to one or more of the subscribers. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090186594 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN EMERGENCY SERVICE IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and method for providing an emergency service in a communication system are provided. The method includes transmitting a request message for requesting connection setup for service provision from a first station to a second station, the request message including a first indicator indicating an emergency service; receiving a response message in response to the request message by the first station from the second station, the response message including service flow connection information for provision of the emergency service and a second indicator indicating that it is a response to the request message, acquiring the service flow connection information from the response message and transmitting a message acknowledging acquisition of the service flow connection information to the second station, and setting a connection for providing the emergency service. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090186595 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN EMERGENCY SERVICE IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and method for providing an emergency service in a communication system is provided. A method for providing an emergency service by an idle mode Mobile Station (MS) in a communication system includes receiving, from a Base Station (BS), a broadcast message including information on a time duration in which an emergency service message will be transmitted after waking up at a start timing point of a paging listening interval, transitioning into an idle state when a start timing point of the time duration in which the emergency service message will be transmitted is later than a timing point at which the paging listening interval is terminated, and waking up at the start timing point of the time duration in which the emergency service message will be transmitted after transitioning into the idle state. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090191839 | PERSONAL ALARM AND SERVEILLANCE SYSTEM - The present invention is a system for observing stationary and mobile subjects and sending alarms and initiating remedial actions at the observation site by using an observation device, having the recording, and communications capabilities typically found in cell phones, to observe the subject and send recordings and relay alarm signals directly to a controller device possessed by the user. The controller device has the recording and communications capabilities typical of cell phones and allows users to review the data from the observation device and take appropriate actions. Such actions include commanding the observation unit to activate on-site devices that can mitigate damage, issuing an alarm to appropriate emergency response units, and augmenting data sent to emergency response units with the subject's location and descriptive information that can help responders arrive at the scene quicker and act more effectively when they arrive. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090191840 | PERSONALIZED MESSAGE ESCROW - Systems, methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for maintaining a personalized message provided by a personal security service subscriber in an escrow storage during a security period associated with the subscriber, and delivering the personalized message to one or more recipients upon determining an occurrence of a security event during the security period. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090191841 | Method and Apparatus for Extended Call Establishment for IMS Emergency Calls - Apparatus and methods of establishing an emergency voice call include user equipment transmitting, and a first serving core network receiving, a request for an emergency call via a wireless access network. The apparatus and methods further include a determination by the first serving core network of an alternative serving core network. In some aspects, the determination may be made based on a user equipment location from a location retrieval function, which may obtain such information from other network components or from the user equipment. In other aspects, the determination may be based on lack of capability or lack of capacity. Further, the apparatus and methods also include establishment of the emergency call with a second serving core network different from the serving core network based on the determination. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090197563 | EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium including computer instructions for receiving an emergency request to assist a subscriber, retrieving presence information of each of a plurality of parties that serve as emergency contacts for the subscriber, selecting a communication identifier of at least one of the plurality of parties according to the presence information, and notifying the at least one party of the emergency request. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090197564 | TEMPORARY STORAGE OR SPECIALIZED TRANSMISSION OF MULTI-MICROPHONE SIGNALS - A communication device contains multiple microphones that receive acoustic signals from a user and from the background. The acoustic signals from the user are enhanced using the background acoustic signals to reduce background noise. The enhanced signal are transmitted to an emergency network when an emergency call is made from the communication device. The raw signals are stored in the communication device for later retrieval or are transmitted simultaneously with the enhanced signals. The enhanced signals are transmitted using a circuit-switched voice mode while the raw signals are transmitted using a packet-switched voice mode. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090197565 | Medical information retrieval - The invention is an apparatus and a system designed to communicate critical medical information to an emergency care-giver such as a paramedic. Using a cellular telephone, the user creates the medical information that they deem appropriate (i.e. medications being taken, doctor with phone number, and medical conditions). This medical information is stored either locally on the cellular telephone or on a remote computer. The emergency care-giver is able to easily access this information by pressing a single button to get the medical information displayed on the screen on the cellular telephone or audibly recreated on the cellular telephone. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090197566 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING EMERGENCY INFORMATION SUCH AS EARTHQUAKE - The emergency information transmission system includes: an emergency information transmission device for transmitting emergency information varying among radio base stations; and a radio base station for transmitting the emergency information received from the emergency information transmission device to all cellular phone terminals present within its coverage in unison. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090203349 | WIRELESS SECURITY SYSTEM - A wireless security system including a portable security apparatus for communicating in a point-to-point manner with a personal communication device in order to allow transmission of a signal indicating an alarm condition by the personal communication device to a remote user and to allow remote configuration of the system by the user. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090203350 | LIST-BASED EMERGENCY CALLING DEVICE - An emergency services automatic dialing device enables at least one number in a list of alternate numbers to be called prior to dialing an emergency services number (e.g., 911). This enables a user of a corresponding portable transceiver to try to reach someone else (e.g., a family member) before having to resort to calling emergency services (e.g., 911 for fire department, police or ambulance). The dialing device can call several numbers in a list until all the numbers are exhausted before dialing the emergency services number. Calling the list of numbers can also be overridden by pressing a button on the portable transceiver in a particular way. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090209224 | Computer-Related Devices and Techniques for Facilitating an Emergency Call Via a Cellular or Data Network - The claimed invention consists of a device for use with a computer. The device may include control logic that receives a first signal corresponding to an emergency call and implements the emergency call as either a cellular-based call or a VoIP call. If two-way communication can be established with a remote device via a cellular network, then the emergency call is implemented as a cellular-based call via the cellular network. If two-way communication cannot be established with a remote device, then the emergency call is implemented as a VoIP call. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090209225 | Emergency Call System - An emergency call system includes an emergency call control portion, a communication device, a change-over switch, and an electric current limit circuit. The emergency call control portion performs an emergency call to a center in an emergency of a vehicle. The communication device communicates with the center, wherein the communication device includes a speaker and a speaker amplifier for driving the speaker. The change-over switch changes a power supply source from a main power source to an auxiliary power source. The electric current limit circuit limits an electric current of the speaker amplifier when the change-over switch changes the power supply source to the auxiliary power source. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090209226 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A communication device includes a reception unit that receives an emergency alarm signal transmitted from a broadcasting station in an emergency, a conversion unit that executes first conversion processing for converting an analog transmission signal to a digital transmission signal at a first bit rate when the emergency alarm signal is not being received, and executes second conversion processing for converting the analog transmission signal to a digital transmission signal at a second bit rate that is lower than the first bit rate when the emergency alarm signal has been received; and a transmission unit that transmits the digital transmission signal. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090215424 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN EMERGENCY MESSAGE OVER AN INTEGRATED WIRELESS NETWORK - An emergency message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting emergency messages. In one embodiment, the emergency message system employs a transceiver network with a plurality transceivers coupled to monitoring devices residing at a plurality of customer premises. Control room operators receive an emergency message from an identifiable transceiver. The transceiver, identified by an identification code, indicates a location and the nature of the emergency condition so that the control operators may request appropriate emergency assistance. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090221262 | MOBILE INFORMATION TERMINAL - To carry out processing to be executed upon occurrence of an emergency, a mobile phone includes a power control portion for supplying driving power, a RAM capable of storing data in the state where the driving power is not supplied from the power control portion, a crime prevention switch for detecting occurrence of an emergency, and a control portion which is driven by the driving power supplied from the power control portion. The control portion stores an emergency flag in an ON state indicating an emergency mode in the RAM in response to detection of the emergency by the crime prevention switch, and carries out emergency processing. When the control portion is activated as the supply of the driving power from the power control portion is started, it carries out the emergency processing if the emergency flag in the ON state is stored in the RAM. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090233572 | ROADSIDE AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A system for providing roadside and emergency assistance to a vehicle includes a vehicle unit with several connectivity options. A user interface unit permits a user to request assistance and communicate with an emergency dispatcher and/or service provider. A server receives requests for assistance from the vehicle unit and relays information between the vehicle unit and a dispatcher or service provider to provide communication between the driver of the vehicle and the dispatcher or service provider. Alternatively, such as in an emergency (e.g. crash) situation, the server directly requests assistance to be sent to the vehicle. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090239497 | PROVISION OF AN EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM ALERT MESSAGE VIA A PERSONAL AREA NETWORK COMPATIBLE ACCESSORY - A wireless communication device receives a message. If the message is an emergency alert message, such as an EAS alert message, the wireless communication device issues a notification to an accessory device using a personal area network, which may be established using Bluetooth or another personal area network protocol. The notification is distinct from a notification that is issued to the accessory device when a standard communication, such as a voice call or a non-emergency message, is received by the wireless communication device. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090239498 | METHOD OF RECEIVING A DISASTER WARNING MESSAGE USING SCHEDULING INFORMATION INCLUDED IN SYSTEM INFORMATION WITHIN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method of receiving a warning message in wireless communication system. A terminal (UE) receives system information through a control channel such as a Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH), and receives a warning message through a downlink channel according to scheduling information related to the warning message included in the system information. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090247110 | Systems And Methods For Activating A Security System Upon Receipt Of Emergency Alert Messages - An Emergency Alert System (EAS) alert message may be used to activate a security system. For example, a mobile device of a subscriber may receive an EAS alert message from a network provider of the mobile device. Upon receipt of the EAS alert message, the mobile device may send an indication of the EAS message to the security system. A component of the security system may be activated to provide notification of the EAS alert message to the subscriber. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247111 | MULTI-MODE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY ALERTS - Systems and methods are provided for sending emergency alerts to mobile devices in a geographical region affected by an emergency condition. An emergency alert may be broadcast via cellular network to devices with active cellular communications, while those mobile devices comprising cellular communications components that are temporarily inoperative due to their connection to wireless internet access points can be reached by sending emergency alerts via the internet. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247112 | EVENT DISPOSITION CONTROL FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A method, system, and medium are provided for responding to an event by way of a mobile communications device. One embodiment of the method includes receiving at the mobile communications device an indication of an occurrence of an event; presenting an informational element (e.g., a slideable graphical-user-interface control) on a display of the device that presents contextually relevant data that is related to the event; and receiving user input that disposes the informational element to one of at least two drop zones that are defined by respective portions of the display and that are respectively associated with certain actions such that moving the informational element to one of the at least two drop zones invokes a certain response that is consistent with the corresponding drop zone. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247113 | EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA - Emergency instructional messages are utilized to provide instructions to a user in the event of an emergency. The instructional message may be various media, including, but not limited to, text, images, video, audio, and/or multimedia. The instructional message can be prerecorded and stored in a mobile device and/or on a communications network. Instructional message may be provided manually by an alert initiator and/or automatically based upon a type of alert. The instructional message may be initiated based upon the initiation of an emergency alert system (EAS) transmission, the occurrence of an event, a designated person, or a security violation, for example. Further, the instructional message may be tailored depending upon a location, such as the expected or determined location of the intended recipient or communication device of the instructional message. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247114 | EMERGENCY ALERT INITIATION VIA A MOBILE DEVICE - Systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed for initiating an emergency alert system alert from a mobile device. In addition to the general system, methods and computer readable medium for such initiating of an emergency alert system alert from a mobile device the process may further implement receiving multiple such emergency alert system alert initiation messages and combining them to determine a more accurate location area of the emergency. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247115 | COMMUNICATION CONTROL DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD - A communication control apparatus includes a database which stores identification information of a party on the other end of communication with whom communication should be controlled, a search circuit which acquires communication data for requesting a connection to a party on the other end of communication and searches the database for the identification information of the party on the other end of communication, and a control unit which, if the identification information of the party on the other end of communication is found in the database, transmits a connection termination request to a terminal of the transmission source, and further transmits a connection request thereto so as to establish, in place of the party on the other end of communication, a connection with the terminal of the transmission source of the communication data and controls communication between the transmission source and the party on the other end of communication. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090253399 | PROVIDING TEMPORARY CALLBACK NUMBER FOR EMERGENCY CALLS - A system, method, and computer readable medium comprising instructions for providing temporary callback number for emergency calls is disclosed. A determination is made as to whether a restriction is imposed on a mobile user for incoming calls. A temporary callback number for the mobile user is generated if the restriction is imposed. A request for a callback to the mobile user comprising the temporary callback number is detected. The callback is routed to the mobile user using the temporary callback number. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090253400 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PSAP CALL BACK OF IN SUBSCRIBER - A method and system for re-establishing a connection from a PSAP or 911 call center to a terminal of a 911 caller who has subscribed to IN services, for example, after a terminal of a 911 caller has been disconnected from the PSAP or 911 call center. If the call is dropped, the PSAP or 911 call center can, manually, or automatically via the system of the present invention, dial or cause to be dialed, a pre-determined prefix prior to dialing the number of the terminal of the 911 caller. In a separate embodiment of the method and system of the present invention, a separate parameter is used in CAMEL IDP and ISUP IAM to indicate the calling party category to identify that the call is originating from a PSAP or 911 call center. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090253401 | METHOD OF RECEIVING A DISASTER WARNING MESSAGE IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method of receiving a warning message in wireless communication system. A terminal (UE) monitors a physical downlink control channel to receive a specific Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI) that indicates an existence of the warning message, and the terminal receives the warning message through a control logical channel that maps with a downlink shared channel if the warning message is existed. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090264092 | ENSURING EAS PERFORMANCE IN AUDIO SIGNAL ENCODING - An encoding system for encoding a first ancillary code in media data and monitoring for reception of a second ancillary code that has a higher priority than the first ancillary code, such that upon detection of the higher priority ancillary code the encoding system modifies a characteristic and/or characteristics of the first ancillary code. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090270064 | METHOD AND SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FOR ESTABLISHING A SPECIFIC COMMUNICATION SESSION IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method and network architecture for establishing a specific communication session between a user equipment (UE) ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090270065 | Evacuation route obtaining system, mobile terminal apparatus, evacuation directive apparatus, evacuation route obtaining method, evacuation route sending method, computer-readable storage medium, and electronic conference system - In an evacuation route obtaining system according to the present invention, a mobile terminal apparatus and a plurality of display apparatuses are connected to each other via a wireless network. The plurality of display apparatuses are connected to corresponding storage apparatuses respectively. The mobile terminal apparatus includes: an arithmetic section for calculating a positional relationship between the mobile terminal apparatus and each of the plurality of display apparatuses; a destination selecting section for selecting a particular display apparatus from among the plurality of display apparatuses based on a result of the calculation carried out by the arithmetic section; a communication section for sending request data to the particular display apparatus selected by the destination selecting section, and receiving evacuation route information that has been read out of the storage apparatus corresponding to the particular display apparatus and customized in accordance with an installation site of the particular display apparatus; and a display section for displaying the evacuation route information received by the communication section. This realizes a system which (i) provides a user with easy operation procedures, (ii) provides the user with an evacuation route suitable for a real-time situation, and (iii) evacuates the user safely and successfully while making the user feel secure. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090275307 | Mobile Communications Facilitated by Interactive Menus - Systems, methods, apparatus and computer program products related to mobile communications are disclosed. One method includes, responsive to a mobile originated teleservice request, pushing a contextual network initiated Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD) session back to an originating mobile device including presenting a listing of a plurality of service options associated with a caller and/or the called party address information captured in the teleservice request. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090280770 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD TO ENABLE MOBILE STATIONS TO IDENTIFY CALLS BASED ON PREDETERMINED VALUES SET IN A CALL HEADER - A mobile device/UE identifies calls to or callbacks from a Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) in order to provide priority handling. When the UE does not detect that the call being made is an emergency call, then the network facilitates identification during call establishment of the emergency nature. The network identifies the call as emergency call in a SIP response by setting the Priority header to distintive value (e.g., “emergency-call”) or the “P-Asserted-Identity to a distinctive value (e.g., urn:services:sos). When PSAP chooses to call back the mobile/UE, the mobile/UE can terminate any ongoing calls and accept this call from the PSAP and can disable other supplementary services (e.g., call waiting, three-way calling etc.) during the call. A P-Asserted-Identity of the incoming call is set to a distinctive location associated with PSAP (e.g., urn:services:sos). Alternatively, the incoming call has a Priority header set to a distinctive value (e.g., “emergency”, “emergency-callback”). | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090286502 | PROVISION OF AN EMERGENCY ALERT MESSAGE VIA AN INTERNET PROTOCOL MULTIMEDIA BROADCAST - An emergency alert message in the form of multimedia is distributed via an Internet Protocol multimedia broadcast system utilizing wireless communications networks. In an example embodiment, the IP multimedia broadcast based system includes the Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) and is utilized with Global System for Mobile communications/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System/Long Term Evolution (GSM/UMTS/LTE) networks, the Broadcast and Multicast Services (BCMCS) and is utilized with Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks, or a combination thereof. Multimedia information can include text, maps, graphics, video clips, audio clips, still pictures, and/or images, for example. In an example embodiment, the multimedia emergency alert message is provided along with a link to additional multimedia information related to the emergency alert. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090286503 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A cellular phone, which can be applied to a mobile terminal of the present invention in emergency, has a main display and a control device. The cellular phone receives an emergency mail from the mobile terminal, and the main display displays the received emergency mail. The control device notifies that the emergency mail is received using a vibrator, a speaker, an light emitting device, and the like and executes a control such that it is notified that the emergency mail is received each preset and predetermined period of time during a period of time until a confirming operation to the emergency mail is executed. With this operation, convenience of the cellular phone is improved in emergency. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090286504 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING EMERGENCY INFORMATION USING WIRELESS DEVICES - A method and apparatus for providing emergency notification by a wireless mobile device in response to triggering a sensor. A detection system, which may be located within a vehicle, comprises one or more sensors configured to sense an emergency event and transmit a message via a wireless link regarding the emergency event. For example, the wireless mobile device may be programmed to call a predetermined emergency number such as E911, and transmit data including position and other information from the mobile device to the emergency number in response to the received message. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090298458 | Updating a Request Related to an IMS Emergency Session - A network component is provided that includes a processor configured to inspect requests sent to the network component to determine if the requests are related to emergencies. If one of the requests is determined to relate to an emergency, the processor is further configured, based on configurations and regulator policies, to update the request. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090298459 | Apparatus and Method for Handling Out of Service Emergency Calls in Wireless Telecommunications System User Equipment - Apparatus and a method for handling out of service emergency calls in a wireless telecommunications system user equipment (UE) are disclosed. When an emergency call is initiated on a UE when the UE is in an out of service area, the UE in response to the initiating of an emergency call initiates a search for an acceptable cell rather than continuing with a search for suitable cells. The UE checks whether an acceptable cell is found. If an acceptable cell is found then the emergency call is connected. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090298460 | Emergency Notification Paging System - A communication network uses a broadcast network and a plurality of receivers with a common device identifier. When a message is sent over the broadcast network it is received simultaneously by each receiver, allowing fast, uniform information transmission. An embodiment of a receiver has an audible alert as well as a text display. One embodiment of the receiver has no power switch so the device cannot be turned off but has a battery life of one year or more. When deployed in a geographically dispersed area, such as a college campus, airport, or seaport, messages sent via the communication network allows an authorized party to issue almost instantaneous updates on critical events, such as a terrorist strike or natural disaster. To encourage use, the receivers may be suitable for use as a key fob and may be color coded, for example, using a university's own color scheme. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090305659 | EMERGENCY ALERTING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system of notifying individuals at a location of an event. The method includes the steps of receiving, at a first device, a data broadcast system (DBS) message, wherein the first device is associated with at least one group and analyzing, by the first device, the DBS message. After analyzing, the first device performs at least one of the following: (1) presenting, by the first device, an alert message, wherein the alert message comprises an audio or visual message including text that is descriptive of the event, and (2) transmitting, by a mesh network transceiver of the first device, the DBS message so that it may be received by at least one additional device within the group. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090305660 | SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING AND ANNOUNCING EMERGENCY BROADCAST MESSAGE WITH RADIO - Disclosed is a system for conveying and announcing an emergency message with radios, which provides a broadcast system to be set up in a building, a community, or a public place such as an organization or a school. An emergency receiving device combines at least one radio receiver unit to receive an emergency event message transmitted from a public channel or an on-site channel in radio frequency and incorporates a speech amplifier to amplify and broadcast a voice signal to announce the emergency message to people within the area. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090311986 | System, method and computer program product for disseminating early warning messages - A method for disseminating Early Warning Messages (EWMs) to subscriber terminals by an Early Warning Unit (EWU) in a mobile communication network is provided. The method comprises identifying at least one base station in a first region and sending a trigger signal to the identified base station for initiating the dissemination of the EWMs. The method further comprises sending an invitation request to one or more peer base stations in a second region and receiving subscriber details from one or more base stations. The method furthermore comprises selectively disseminating the EWMs to the one or more subscriber terminals based on location details of the subscriber terminals using a grid computing architecture. The grid computing architecture facilitates parallel dissemination of the EWMs to the one or more subscriber terminals by splitting the subscriber details into one or more data fragments. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090311987 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING EMERGENCY CALLS AND LOCATION FOR FEMTO ACCESS POINTS - Techniques for routing an emergency call originated by a mobile station via a femto access point (FAP) in a wireless network and for locating the mobile station are described. In an aspect, the emergency call may be routed to an appropriate emergency center based on location information for the FAP. In one design, the location information for the FAP may include a macro cell identity (ID) and/or a macro Mobile Switching Center (MSC) ID determined based on the FAP location. The macro cell ID and/or the macro MSC ID may be assigned to the FAP and used to access a database, which may store routing information for emergency centers versus cell IDs and MSC IDs. In another design, the location information for the FAP may include a location estimate for the FAP. The location estimate may be used to access a geographic database, which may store routing information for emergency centers for different geographic areas. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090318109 | METHOD FOR FORWARDING EMERGENCY MESSAGES FROM A TERMINAL IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method allows a user to transmit emergency messages to a selected communication network, in particular a WiMax network, even without valid registration. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090325535 | EMERGENCY SHEPHERD SERVICE - An emergency shepherd service includes at least one communications facility configured to provide communication services to at least one communication device in a service area and a notification subsystem including at least one processor and a computer readable medium with instructions. The instructions may be configured to cause the processor to receive information relevant to an affected area and identify at least one communication facility associated with the affected area based on a predetermined knowledge of a site of the communication facility. The instructions may be further configured to cause the processor to discover at least one communication device associated with the communication facility, determine that the communication device should be notified about the information, and send a message based on the information to the communication device. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090325536 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF WIRELESS MULTICASTING SYSTEMS TO DISTRIBUTE AN ALARM INDICATION TO A DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURED COVERAGE AREA - The present Reverse 911 Alarm System implements a central alarm distribution site that is capable of generating an alarm indication to warn individuals of a hazard and propagating the alarm indication to selected individuals via their wireless subscriber devices by the use of wireless multicasting in the existing cellular communication network and/or wireless-based Local Area Networks which are operational in the coverage area of the hazard. The central alarm distribution site dynamically selects the wireless coverage area to encompass the present extent of the hazard and can also provide advanced warning to individuals located in an area that extends beyond the present hazard extent area. The present Reverse 911 Alarm System thereby integrates the operation of the wireless communication network with the 911 and Reverse 911 services to provide efficient and comprehensive distribution of alarm indications to the individuals who are impacted by an emergency situation. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090325537 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTINUING EMERGENCY CALL IN WIRELESS NETWORK - The objective of the invention is to provide a method and device for the continuity of the emergency call. According to the technical solution provided by the present invention, the emergency center sends notifying messages for emergency calls to the user equipments, and the notifying messages for emergency call comprise emergency call-related information. According to the emergency call-related information, after the handoff occurs, the user equipment generates a request message for continuity of emergency call to realize the continuity of emergency call. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100003945 | Cellular emergency notification service - Cellular emergency notification service transmitting Point-To-MultiPoint (P2MP) emergency service messages on one or more mandatory non-user configurable P2MP emergency channels to all available personal cellular telecommunications devices in one or more selected cells thereby ensuring mandatory reception. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003946 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING EMERGENCY DATA MESSAGES AT A PSAP - A system and method for receiving and processing data messages at a PSAP may include parsing an emergency data message to identify data elements in an emergency data message, populating data fields of a data record with the data elements of the emergency data message, and displaying the data record in a list of selectable data records representative of received emergency data messages for an operator at the PSAP to view. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003947 | DATA MESSAGE SERVICE CONTROLLER AND METHOD FOR HANDLING EMERGENCY TEXT MESSAGING - A system and method for communicating an emergency data message includes receiving a data message and determining whether an emergency abbreviated dialing code was received with the data message. If an emergency data message includes an abbreviated dialing code, an emergency data message short code associated with the abbreviated dialing code may be requested. A cell code identifier in which the wireless communications device is located may be determined, and the data message, emergency data message short code, and cell code identifier may be communicated via a communications network for the data message to be routed to a PSAP handling emergencies in an area in which the wireless communications device is located. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003948 | MULTI-BUTTON EMERGENCY MESSAGE GENERATION - A wireless communications device and method for generating and communicating an emergency text message includes, in response to receiving a request initiated from one of a plurality of emergency message buttons configured to initiate communication of respective emergency messages related to different emergency categories, generating an emergency message related to the respective emergency category. The generated emergency message may be then be communicated over a communications network. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003949 | EMERGENCY DATA MESSAGE ROUTER DATABASE - A system and method for providing information associated with public safety answering points may include storing a set of records including information associated with a plurality of PSAPs, each record may include (i) an identifier indicative of a PSAP available to service emergency communications, (ii) at least one cell code identifier indicative of cell sites in which the associated PSAP services, and (iii) at least one network address capable of receiving certain emergency data message types. In response to receiving a request, a PSAP local to a wireless communications device of a user who sent an emergency data message may be identified, and a network address associated with the identified local PSAP may be provided. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003950 | BATTERY CHARGE RESERVATION FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - A wireless communications device and method for establishing a voltage threshold at which to turn off electronics of a wireless communications device includes determining a power threshold level at which a device is to be shut off when a battery of the device reaches or drops below the power threshold level. The determined power threshold level may be offset. The amount of power remaining for the battery in the communications device may be measured. The communication device may be shut off based on the offset power threshold level so as to preserve enough power for an emergency message to be generated and sent in the case of an emergency. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003951 | EMERGENCY MESSAGE BUTTON AND METHOD ON A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR COMMUNICATING AN EMERGENCY MESSAGE TO A PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) - A wireless communications device including a housing, a user interface configured to enable a user to type text messages for communication over a communications network, an emergency message button selectable by a user, and a processing unit in communication with the user interface and emergency message button. The processing unit may be configured to generate and send an emergency message to a public safety answering point in response to a user selecting the emergency message button. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003952 | EMERGENCY MESSAGE MENU - A wireless communications device and method for generating and communicating an emergency text message, includes in response to receiving a request to communicate an emergency text message, accessing stored personal data for use in generating content of the emergency text message. A determination may be made as to whether current location coordinates are available. The emergency text message may be populated with the accessed stored personal data and current location coordinates, if available. The populated emergency text message may be communicated over a communications network to a public safety answering point. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003953 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING EMERGENCY IMAGE MESSAGING - A system and method for routing emergency image messages to a PSAP may include receiving an emergency data message and identifying that the emergency data message includes an image. A location of a wireless communications device used to send the emergency data message may be determined. At least one PSAP local to the emergency communications device may be identified and a determination as to which, if any, of the at least one PSAP is capable of receiving an emergency data message that includes an image may be made. The emergency data message that includes an image may be routed to a PSAP local to the wireless communications device and capable of receiving emergency data messages that include an image. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003954 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING EMERGENCY DATA MESSAGES TO PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS IN A BALANCED MANNER - A system and method for routing emergency data messages to public safety answering points may include identifying PSAPs local to the user and configured to receive emergency data messages. A determination of distribution of previous emergency data messages to the identified PSAPs may be performed. Based on the distribution of previous emergency data messages to the identified PSAPs, one of the identified PSAPs may be selected and the emergency data message may be routed thereto. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003955 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND COLLECTING DATA MESSAGES BEING COMMUNICATED OVER A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system and method for capturing emergency data messages in a network environment includes receiving, at a first network node, an emergency data message communicated from a wireless communications device. The emergency data message may be accompanied by an origination address and destination address indicative of an emergency network address. A determination may be made at the first network node to determine whether the origination address matches a monitored address established by a law enforcement agency to capture data messages to or from the origination address. If it is determined that the origination address matches the monitored address, then a copy of the emergency data message may be routed to a second network node for collection of the emergency data message and the emergency data message may be routed to the destination address. Otherwise, the emergency data message may be routed to the destination address. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003956 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION OF MOBILE STATION OF SHADOW AREA IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for communication of a Mobile Station (MS) of a shadow area in a mobile communication system are provided. The method includes determining whether an Emergency Ad-hoc Relay (EAR) amble is received and transmitting a help signal when the EAR amble is not received. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003957 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND SAFETY CONFIRMATION METHOD - A device having a first configuration includes an input unit configured to accept an input made by a user, and a transmitting unit configured to add a safety confirmation number accepted by the input unit to a first call control signal and to transmit the first call control signal with the safety confirmation number. A device having a second configuration includes a storing unit configured to store a safety confirmation text and a safety confirmation number by associating the safety confirmation text with the safety confirmation number, and a display unit configured to display the safety confirmation text that is stored in the storing unit correspondingly to the safety confirmation number added to a received first call control signal. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100009651 | COMMERICAL MOBILE ALERT SYSTEM INTERFACE - A system and method for facilitating the distribution of emergency alert messages to electronic devices via a communications network, such as a commercial mobile wireless network. The system includes a commercial mobile service provider (CMSP) gateway that is in communication with an alert gateway and the communications network. The CMSP gateway has a commercial mobile alert system (CMAS) interface, such as an application programming interface (API), that is configured to receive an emergency alert message from the alert gateway. The emergency alert message includes elements that have been mapped from a corresponding emergency alert message that was issued by an alert initiator. The CMAS interface is further configured to process the emergency alert message into a format suitable for distribution to electronic devices that are in communication with the communications network. The emergency alert message is then distributed to the appropriate electronic devices via the communications network. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100009652 | POSITIONING-TRIGGERED HANDOVER - A method for estimating the location of a terminal operating in a communication system having at least two networks having overlapping areas of coverage, each network supporting at least one method for estimating the location of the terminal, and the terminal being in communication with a first one of the networks, the method comprising: assessing which of the networks is likely to form the more accurate estimate of the location of the terminal; and if that is the first one of the networks, estimating the location of the terminal by means of the first one of the networks, and if that is a second one of the networks, handling over the terminal to the second one of the networks and estimating the location of the terminal by means of the second one of the networks. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100015942 | System and Method for Realizing Remote Control to Terminal Data - The invention discloses a system for realizing remote control to terminal data comprising a terminal management subsystem and terminals, wherein the terminal management subsystem is used to receive a data operation request for the terminal, obtain information of the terminal according to the data operation request, transmit a data operation instruction to the terminal, and instruct the terminal to perform a user data operation; and the terminal is used to receive the data operation instruction from the terminal management subsystem and perform a data control operation on the data in the terminal according to the data operation instruction. The invention discloses also a method for realizing remote control to terminal data. In the case that the mobile terminal is lost or authorized temporarily to be used by others, the present invention can implement locking, wiping and unlocking the data of the terminal according to user requirements. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100015943 | ALERT SYSTEM AND PERSONAL APPARATUS - An alert system and apparatus for an emergency alert system is provided to disseminate emergency information to the public utilizing a universal paging system through a personal alert device such as a cellular telephone, pager, PDA or E-FOB. The alert system utilizes an emergency alert system signal from the NOAA alert system to broadcast the alert message to cellular devices in a specified alert area. The broadcast message provides information related to the alert level. The E-FOB may be a passive device which is activated by a NOAA alert signal and then listens for a cellular message. If the E-FOB is within the alert area, the E-FOB provides information to the user. If the E-FOB is not within the alert area, the E-FOB returns to a passive state. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100029243 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AGGREGATING INFORMATION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A Wireless Router (WR) aggregates information regarding the emergency calls based on their context and routes the aggregated emergency information to the correct portal which directs the aggregated emergency to appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The information aggregation is automatically triggered when the number of calls exceeds the multihop capacity to the egress point. The PSAP responds to the emergency situation by sending a response message via the Portal. The WR multicast/broadcasts the response message to the mobile devices which initiated the emergency calls. The response message generally includes emergency instructions based on incident type and location. Further, a call-back list is created for users whose emergency calls were not completed. By using the call-back list PSAP personnel can initiate calls to end users to provide assistance in emergency situations. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100029244 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOWING INCOMING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ON A DISABLED DEVICE - A system and method to allow a disabled device to receive an incoming communication after the termination of an emergency communication session with a service provider. A disabled device is a device having a portion of its service plan that allows the device to send or receive communications either temporarily or permanently disabled. In some embodiments, the system allows the disabled device to receive all incoming communications during a defined period of time after the emergency communication session. In some embodiments, the system allows the disabled device to receive all incoming communications from numbers or URIs contained in a repository of allowed numbers. In some embodiments, the system allows the disabled device to receive all incoming communications if the service provider initiating the communication enters an authenticated routing key or passcode. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100029245 | MESSAGE ALERT BROADCAST BROKER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A message alert broadcast broker and method for providing a broadcast message to a plurality of user devices located within a broadcast target area including a broadcast service bureau receiving from one of a plurality of coupled broadcast agent access systems providing a broadcast request from an originating broadcast agent associated one broadcast agent access system, the broadcast request including a broadcast agent identification, the geographically defined broadcast target area, a broadcast message, and a broadcast channel code, the broadcast service bureau verifying the broadcast request as a function of the broadcast agent identification including the authority of the originating broadcast agent to send the broadcast message to the broadcast target area using the broadcast channel code, the broadcast service bureau processing the verified broadcast request for transmission to one or more mobile telephone networks providing service to at least a portion of the broadcast target area of the broadcast request. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100035574 | Method for Transmission of Alarm Messages to /Subscriber Terminals in a Radio Communications System - Alarm messages are transmitted to subscriber terminals of a radio communication system by signalling the alarm presence through a control channel to the subscriber terminals by at least one base station of the radiocommunication system using at least one system information item. Upon reception of the system information item by the subscriber terminals, the subscriber terminals transmit at least one respective recorded alarm signal. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100035575 | METHOD OF MANAGING RECEPTION OF NATURAL DISASTER WARNING NOTIFICATION MESSAGES FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method of managing notification message reception of a user equipment corresponding to natural disaster warning for a wireless communication system includes managing the notification message reception according to a reception property of the notification message reception, configuration information broadcasted or paged by a network of the wireless communication system, or a connection state of the user equipment, where the connection state of the UE includes the connection state of the UE corresponding to radio resource control, to a radio access technology, and to cell selection or cell reselection. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100041364 | FEMTOCELL SERVICE REGISTRATION, ACTIVATION, AND PROVISIONING - System(s) and method(s) are provided for a femto cell service framework for registration, activation, and provisioning of femtocell service. An account management service enables femtocell account creation, and registration thereof. Registration includes validation of wireless coverage for a location of operation of a femto AP, and validation of availability enhanced 911 (E911) service. As part of registration provisioning, record(s) are updated to indicate registration status. Connection of femto AP to a network interface triggers activation process; the femto AP delivers an activation request. A femto network validates registration of the connected femto AP and conducts a location tolerance check of a received actual location of the femto AP and a registered location. Upon tolerance validation, a cell identifier and radio frequency channel(s) are assigned to femto AP. When femto AP radiates wireless signal, network activation status indicators are provisioned. Handling of errors that arise during registration or activation is provided. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100048159 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DATA TO AN EMERGENCY CALL CENTER - Described are techniques for transmitting information from a calling device to an emergency call center upon the initiation of a call to the emergency call center. The techniques may involve the automatic transmission of data, such as image data captured with a camera, biological information, or a profile about a person. In one embodiment, an individual's profile includes data to access medical information stored by a server, such as data to access the medical information over data access restriction functions of the server. In other embodiments, the user may select a profile to transmit from plural profiles, or not to send a profile. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100048160 | Methods and Systems for One-To-Multiple Emergency Call Communication - 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. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100048161 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUSES THEREOF FOR REALIZING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICE - A method and a system for realizing an emergency communication service and apparatuses thereof are provided. The method includes: receiving a message carrying an emergency service indication sent by a user terminal; establishing a bearer link for bearing emergency service signaling and emergency service data; receiving an address obtaining request sent by the user terminal based on the bearer link for bearing the emergency service signaling; delivering to the user terminal a local network communication address allocated for the user terminal and an access point address to an apparatus providing a local network emergency service based on the bearer link; and realizing communication with the apparatus providing a local network emergency service according to the access point address and based on the communication address and the established bearer link. Thus, an emergency communication service processing capability is achieved for the user based on a radio network system. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100056099 | Preferrential Treatment For Emergency Callback - Disclosed herein are techniques for allowing callbacks from emergency call centers to a subscriber, including when restrictions in place would have otherwise prevented the call. The technique may employ Camel, thereby triggering Came when a subscriber dials an emergency or public safety call center. Camel's Mobile Switching Center (MSC) will set up a call to the emergency call center, and the Service Control Point (SCP) will suspend or disable the restrictions in place, such as parental control features. The restrictions may be suspended indefinitely, for a specific time period, until another triggering event, or the like. The subscriber, in this manner, can receive a callback from the emergency call center. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100056100 | RULES-BASED ASSOCIATION OF A PHONE NUMBER WITH ONE OR MORE DESTINATION LOCATIONS - Systems and methods of rules-based association of a phone number with one or more destination locations are disclosed here. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, of associating a phone number with one or more destination locations based on a set of rules and receiving a request from a user using the phone number. The request is associated with accessing a set of directions to at least one of the one or more destination locations. The method may further include, identifying an originating location associated with the request received from the user, and providing the user with at least one of the sets of directions to the one or more destination locations from the originating location. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100062741 | EMERGENCY MESSAGE SERVICE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE TERMINAL - An emergency message service method and apparatus for a mobile terminal in which the emergency message service can be effectively utilized even when call forwarding is active in the mobile terminal. The detection and deactivation of call forwarding for an emergency message permits an emergency call to be rapidly established. The emergency message service method may include: checking, upon detection of an emergency message request, the setting status of call forwarding; deactivating, when call forwarding is active, call forwarding; sending, after deactivation of call forwarding, a requested emergency message using a pre-enrolled subscriber number. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100069034 | E911 call blocking for non-initialized wireless telephones - Calls from a phone identified as being a source of harassing or other undesirable phone calls are blocked at a mobile positioning center (MPC). Upon request by the PSAP, a call record detail can be obtained from the MPC revealing a simulated “callback phone number” as well as a unique number identifier of the phone, such as an ESN or MEID. The MPC then intercepts all future incoming calls from phones with that unique identifier number and routes them to a recording that advises the harasser that the phone has been identified as a harasser and is now blocked. The recording can also advise the caller how to restore service. In a preferred embodiment, the MPC sets a timer to automatically restore service after a designated length of time. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100069035 | Systema and method for location based exchanges of data facilitating distributed location applications - Provided is a distributed system and method for enabling new and useful location dependent features and functionality to mobile data processing systems. Mobile data processing systems (MSs) interact with each other as peers in communications and interoperability. Indirectly located mobile data processing systems are located relative other mobile data processing systems, and are automatically located using whereabouts data of directly located mobile data processing systems and/or whereabouts data of other indirectly located mobile data processing systems. A mobile data processing system may dynamically take on roles of being directly located or indirectly located, depending on the environment and capabilities available at a particular time. Data is shared between mobile data processing systems to carry out novel Location Based eXchanges (LBX) of data for new mobile applications. Information transmitted inbound to, transmitted outbound from, is in process at, or is application modified at a mobile data processing system triggers processing of actions in accordance with user configured permissions, charters, and other configurations. In a preferred embodiment, a user configurable platform is provided for quickly building well behaving LBX applications at MSs and across a plurality of interoperating MSs. Tools, triggered interfaces and integrated applications are disclosed for a breadth of MS LBX configurations and functionality. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100075625 | METHOD AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION OF NATURAL DISASTER WARNING NOTIFICATION MESSAGE IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method of handling notification message transmission corresponding to a message content change for a network of a wireless natural disaster warning communication system includes modifying content of transmission information corresponding to the notification message transmission when content of a notification message is changed. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100075626 | Geo-redundant and high reliability commercial mobile alert system (CMAS) - A Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) providing redundant cell broadcast centers (CBC). Multiple CBCs are interfaced to any given base station controller (BSC) or radio network controller (RNC) to provide geo-redundancy and high availability so that the failure of one CBC or a cluster of CBCs at one site will not cause service interruption for the area controlled by the associated BSC or RNC or for the entire service area in the public land mobile network (PLMN) network. The BSC or RNC interfaces to multiple CBCs at multiple sites without changes to the otherwise conventionally existing BSC/RNC, 3GPP 23.041 standard architecture. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100075627 | METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR SENDING AND RECEIVING MESSAGES - A method, a device, and a system for sending and receiving messages are provided. The method for sending messages includes: receiving, by a Mobility Management Entity (MME), an Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS) message; setting an information change identifier if the received ETWS message is different from the ETWS message stored by the MME; and sending the received ETWS message and the information change identifier. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the MME decides whether to send the ETWS message to the eNB. Therefore, the eNB needs only to transmit the received message to the UE transparently, and does not need to judge the content of the ETWS message, thus simplifying the process of the eNB sending the ETWS message and reducing the load of the access network device. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100087160 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING MOBILE EMERGENCY SERVICE CALL FROM AN INCOGNITO MOBILE STATION - A system for handling a mobile emergency service call originating from an incognito mobile station operating in a mobile telecommunication network includes a mobile positioning center coupled with the mobile telecommunication network; an incognito call handling center coupled with the mobile telecommunication network; and an incognito phone data base coupled with the mobile positioning center. The mobile positioning center queries the incognito phone data base to ascertain handling instructions for the mobile emergency service call when the mobile telecommunication network fails to provide a call back number for the incognito mobile station to the mobile positioning center. The incognito phone data base, the mobile positioning center, the mobile telecommunication network and the incognito call handling center cooperate to effect routing of the mobile emergency service call substantially according to the handling instructions. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100087161 | PERSONAL SECURITY FEATURE FOR A REGULAR CAMERA PHONE - A mobile communications device includes a camera and an LED flash. The camera is configured to photograph a series of images in rapid shoot mode. The user photographs the series of images of an assailant in response to recognizing imminent danger of an attack. A predetermined event, such as a user pressing a camera button or hot key on the mobile communications device three times in rapid succession or pressing a combination of buttons, begins the series of photographs. The photographs are automatically transmitted wirelessly to a central repository for later use. The predetermined event also initiates a call to an emergency call center and/or an audible alarm. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100093304 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND EMERGENCY SIGNAL TRANSMISSION METHOD - Provided is a wireless communication device which can transmit an emergency signal without deteriorating data transmission efficiency. In the device, a modulating section ( | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100093305 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE ROUTING OF 911 CALLS - A system and method for determining the historical density of 911 calls from wireless devices. This determination is made over a certain geographical area for a statistically significant amount of time. Once the historical density of these wireless 911 calls has been determined, further determining the most efficient routing of future 911 calls in order to improve the delivery of the wireless 911 call to the responding emergency service provider. The system and the method further provides a method for use by public safety officials, communication providers and other governmental or private entities to manage and control approval and actual changes to the routing of wireless 911 calls. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100099373 | PERSONALIZED ANSWERING MACHINE - A system for handling incoming calls in a communication device comprises logic processing elements suitable to relate between parameters of the incoming call and the context of the user of said communication device and to react to each incoming call based on the relationship so determined. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100099374 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTACT INFORMATION OF A MOBILE DEVICE TO A REVERSE 911 DATABASE - In one embodiment, when a mobile device is powered on, a mobile switching center acquires the contact information, such as, but not limited to, a phone number and the physical location associated with the mobile device. If the mobile device is a new device to the area, the contact information of the mobile device is passed to a reverse 911 database in order for a user of the mobile device to receive local alert messages transmitted by a reverse 911 system. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100105351 | EMERGENCY ALERT SERVICE FOR INACTIVE MOBILE STATIONS IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for sending emergency alert information to inactive mobile stations in a wireless communication system includes a step of receiving | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100112975 | Systems And Methods For Using A Network Identifier To Determine Emergency Alert Information - A mobile device may be activated and/or updated to receive alert messages from a network. For example, the mobile device may initiate a registration request with a network. Upon initiating the registration request, the mobile device may receive a network identifier from the network. The mobile device may then access information associated with alert messages for a location of the network based on the network identifier such that the mobile device may be activated to receive an alert message from the network based on the accessed information. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100112976 | METHOD OF HANDLING RADIO ACCESS AND TO PRIORITIZE SUBSCRIBERS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY - In a multi-access environment, applications with high priority can temporarily, when needed, occupy parts or even complete resources from at least one of the accesses in a certain geographical area radio access can be secured for such applications. An area consisting of a number of cells is created In such an area, an application having high priority can have guaranteed resources on one pre-determined access while other “ordinary” traffic is temporarily directed to the other access(es) even if that may result in a lower Quality of Service (QoS) in that particular area. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100120392 | METHOD OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND MOBILE STATION SUPPORTING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for requesting a base station of emergency call connection within the shortest time regardless of location or channel status of a mobile station in a mobile communication system. When the mobile station requests an uplink to connect emergency call, the base station establishes a communication path of mobile station-relay station-base station if signal quality of the mobile station is not better than signal quality transmitted through the relay station, whereby ranging or transmission of emergency data is prevented from being repeated under poor channel status, so as to enable a prompt emergency rescue service. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120393 | DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING LOCALLY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM AT LEAST ONE SATELLITE, SYSTEM THEREOF - The invention relates to device for receiving and exploiting satellite and/or terrestrial broadcasted signals in vehicles of all types and in buildings. A device according to the invention distributes locally the signals to terminals for use inside a vehicle or deep inside a building. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100124896 | DUAL BATTERY MOBILE PHONE - A cellular mobile station having at least a first battery and a second battery and a method for facilitating completion of an E911 call sequence is provided. The method comprises of ascertaining whether a power level of the first battery is below a predetermined threshold and whether the cellular mobile station is in an E911 mode, the E911 mode representing one of an attempt to call an E911 center, an E911 conversation in progress, and an emergency call back mode (ECBM) in progress. If the power level of the first battery is below the predetermined threshold and the cellular mobile station is in the E911 mode, employing power from the second battery to facilitate completion of the E911 mode. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100124897 | Support of voice call continuity (VCC) for wireless emergency calls - Apparatus and methods to support Voice Call Continuity (VCC) for emergency calls in a wireless access environment are operable to receive, at a serving domain, a message containing emergency and domain transfer information from a user equipment (UE). The apparatus and methods are further operable to determine a need for emergency call origination or domain transfer based on the emergency and domain transfer information. Additionally, the apparatus and methods are operable to perform the emergency call origination or the domain transfer based on the determining. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100124898 | Method and Apparatus For Delivering and Receiving Enhanced Emergency Broadcast Alert Messages - Techniques for delivering and receiving emergency broadcast alert messages using Short Message Service (SMS) are described. In one design, a broadcast alert message for an emergency alert may be sent in an SMS broadcast message, e.g., by mapping at least one field of the broadcast alert message to corresponding field(s) of the SMS broadcast message and mapping remaining fields of the broadcast alert message to a data field of the SMS broadcast message. The SMS broadcast message may include a URI link for a website, broadcast reception information used to receive a broadcast channel, location information for an emergency event, etc. The SMS broadcast message may be carried in a system broadcast message sent to wireless devices. A wireless device may receive the system broadcast message, extract the SMS broadcast message, and obtain the broadcast alert message. The wireless device may detect for duplicate broadcast messages based on a hash digest generated for each broadcast message. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100124899 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY CALL HANDLING WITH POSITION LOCATION OVER COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods for handling an emergency call along with its position location in the WiMAX network, and for performing a handover of the emergency call for a multi-mode mobile station that supports multiple wireless standards. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100130159 | METHOD OF SENDING AND RECEIVING CALL WITH SPECIFIC REQUEST - A specific code indicative of a specific request is used to provide a communication device with an ability to send specific calls, such as emergency calls and silent calls, and the ability to distinguish the specific calls from the received calls. A method of sending a call includes generating a specific code indicative of a specific request, adding the specific code to a call, and then sending the call to a receiver for notifying the receiver of the specific request. A method of receiving a call includes determining whether a received call comprises a specific code indicative of a specific request, and generating an indication in response to the specific request when the received call is determined to comprise the specific code. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130160 | VEHICLE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING THE VEHICLE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A vehicle emergency communication device and a method of utilizing the device are provided. The device includes a portable housing having a first diagnostic link connector, a microprocessor, and an RF transmitter disposed therein. The first diagnostic link connector is configured to be removably connected to a vehicle communication bus, and is further configured to receive a signal indicating deployment of a vehicle airbag from the vehicle communication bus. The microprocessor is configured to induce the RF transmitter to transmit an RF signal having an emergency call message therein in response to receiving the signal from the first diagnostic link connector. The emergency call message has data for inducing a cellular phone receiving the RF signal to further communicate with an emergency call center computer. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130161 | AUTOMATED VOICE EMERGENCY CALL - A data channel for the transmission of voice from a subscriber and of additional data characterizing the cause of an accident is used for an emergency call from a vehicle. These characterizing data are likewise transmitted in the form of voice. The data transmission is effected sequentially in this case. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100136943 | CONTENT MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS DIGITAL MEDIA FRAMES - System(s) and method(s) are provided for management of content(s) directed to a wireless digital media frame (WDMF). Management is facilitated by a service provided by a mobile network platform. A service subscription allows a subscriber to establish femto cell coverage in a location that host a subscribed WDMF(s); determine content(s) delivery preferences; and extend the service to a group of auxiliary subscribers. Various sources of content such as a mobile station, a non-mobile device, or a content server associated with a service platform (e.g., an internet service provider) can deliver content(s) and signaling. Integrity of content(s) and signaling is provided through access protocol(s) that exploits credentials associated with a source of content. Content(s) are managed through a content interface that conveys available content(s) in a source of content and an intended WDMF. Various alarm(s) can be delivered to a WDMF as a part of the content management service. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136944 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING A TASK UPON DETECTION OF A VEHICLE TRIGGER - A triggering event causes a telematics device to transmit information to a user device. Or, the telematics device may perform a task in response to determining that a trigger even occurred. The user device generates an alert in response to the transmitted information producing the alert, for example, graphically, audibly, textually, or using a combination thereof. A triggering event may be the attaining of a certain location of the TCU along a predetermined commute route. Or, the detection of force exerted on a vehicle, possibly indicating attempted theft of the vehicle. Upon the triggering event occurring, the TCU can formulate a message, for example calculate time of arrival based on the traffic conditions and speed limits along the commute route. The TCU may also transmit its location information to another device, such as the user device, or a device coupled thereto, and the other device formulates the message. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100144306 | CELL PHONE FM RECEIVER EMERGENCY ALERT METHOD AND APPARATUS - FM-based emergency alert systems and methods are very reliable, intrude only minimally on program material, leave battery life unchanged, and do not add to the cost of embedding FM reception in portable electronic devices such as cellular handsets. For compatibility with intermittently operating, low-energy-consumption FM receivers in cell phones, an alerting signal spanning at least the wake-up period of the FM receiver is transmitted prior to data transmission. The receiver may wake up at a rate of a few tenths of a hertz to a few hertz. Various modulation schemes may be used for the transmitted signal. After a sufficient amount of incoming signal is detected, an alarm or data relating to an emergency situation may be received. A plurality of transmitters may be used to transmit the signal redundantly. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100144307 | METHOD OF SETTING RADIO ACCESS CAPABILITY IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method of setting radio access capability for a mobile device capable of a plurality of radio access technologies includes utilizing a first one of the radio access technologies to send subscribing information of the mobile device to a network, receiving a reject message corresponding to the subscribing information from the network, selecting a second radio access technology from the plurality of radio access technologies, and sending the subscribing information according to the second radio access technology. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100144308 | Methods And Apparatus For Limiting Communication Capabilities In Mobile Communication Devices - A mobile device detects whether its temperature is within a first or second range of values, and operates in a full communication state within the first range and a limited communication state within the second range. The mobile device receives a communication request for establishment of a voice call or for communication of a user data message. In the full communication state, the mobile device permits an emergency or non-emergency voice call to be established, and permits a user data message to be communicated. In the limited communication state, the mobile device inhibits a non-emergency voice call from being established, but permits an emergency voice call to be established. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100151813 | , NETWORK AND DEVICE FOR INFORMATION PROVISION BY USING PAGING AND CELL BROADCAST SERVICES - Informing a number of users about an emergency or other situation of public interest is accomplished using a broadcast service. A specific identifier is used in a paging message for activating broadcast service in terminals. A terminal checks a received paging message with regard to the presence of the specific identifier and when detecting the specific identifier, switches to a broadcast mode for receiving broadcast content. The received broadcast emergency content is notified and/or displayed to the users of the terminals. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100159868 | System and Method For Emergency Reporting - A determination is made as to whether a first channel is communicatively coupled to a communication network. The first communication channel is configured to preferentially transmit emergency messages to the communication network. When the first communication channel is not communicatively coupled to the communication network, a second communication channel and at least one configuration parameter to configure the second communication channel are determined. The second communication channel is configured with the determined at least one parameter. An emergency message is transmitted over the configured second communication channel. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159869 | VEHICLE TELEMATICS COMMUNICATION FOR WELL-BEING CHECKS - A method and system for attempting contact with a person via a vehicle telematics unit. The method carried out by the system involves receiving a request for well-being check of a person, placing a call to that person's vehicle, and performing a well-being check if the person answers the call. If the call is not answered, then the method further involves setting a vehicle trigger, presenting a well-being check message to the occupant upon occurrence of the trigger, receiving a return call from the vehicle, and communicating with the occupant over the return call to verify the person's well-being and offer any needed assistance. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159870 | OPTIMIZED EMERGENCY ALERT MESSAGE DELIVERY - An apparatus, method and system for providing an emergency alert message in a communication system. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a transceiver ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100167686 | METHOD OF POWER MANAGEMENT FOR A HANDHELD MOBILE COMPUTING AND COMMUNIATION DEVICE - A power management method for a handheld mobile computing and communication device for a normal and an emergency occasion is disclosed. The device, for example, is useful for a trapped person under a mound of debris created by a fallen building during an earthquake or a terrorist attack. The invention is based upon a conventional mobile communication device with a second communication unit and a sensory unit. The second communication unit is based upon a short-range and ad hoc communication network. The invention is characterized by that a power management unit is used to monitor the remaining power of a battery system for the mobile device. If the power is below a preset threshold, the main function of the mobile device as a mobile phone is switched off and the reserved power is used to supply power for the second communication unit, which consumes much less power, in particularly, in a mode as a receiver only. An authorized signal, delivered by a nearby mobile rescue station and received by the second communication unit, will trigger the power management unit to provide additional power to activate the sensory unit. The sensory unit such as an accelerometer and/or a gyroscope may detect a signal if the person touches and/or moves the device after receiving a triggering signal. Yet additional power is further supplied to send collected data through the second communication unit to the rescue station. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100167687 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM - A multi-functional remote monitoring system for use in a mobile surveillance system comprising a host controller, at least one hub transceiver, and at least one remote monitoring transmitter (“RMT”) operable to capture and transmit data, wherein the hub transceiver is operable to communicate to and receive data from the at least one RMT. The hub transceiver and the RMT are adapted for bi-directional transmission and receipt of data, including audio and data signals. The host controller is operable to control the hub transceiver and facilitate communication of the audio and data signals between the RMTs and the hub transceiver. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100173602 | PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND EMERGENCY BROADCAST TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM - To enable reliable receipt of an emergency broadcast transmitted by a digital television in the event of a disaster, such as an earthquake, and diminish electric power consumed in a standby condition where an emergency broadcast is not transmitted. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100173603 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING WARNING MESSAGE - Provided are a method and a system for transmitting and receiving a warning message that rapidly inform an adjacent hop of a dangerous situation that occurs on a road. The method for transmitting the warning message includes selecting one or more relay vehicles by using distances between vehicles and state information of the vehicles when the dangerous situation occurs on a road or outside, and increasing a warning message sequence number and generating and transmitting a warning message containing an identifier of the relay vehicle and a retransmission time. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100173604 | System and Method for Transmitting A Warning Message Via A Radio Network - A system for transmitting a warning message via a radio network has a transmitter ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100178895 | MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, BASE STATION, AND MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile communications system including a mobile terminal | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100190465 | Terminal apparatus and communication system - A terminal apparatus for communicating with an information center via a network includes: a memory for storing current and new connection destination information when the apparatus receives the new connection destination information from the center; a first trial element for trying communication connection to the center based on the new connection destination information after the center switches from the current connection destination information to the new connection destination information; and a second trial element for trying communication connection to the center based on the current connection destination information when the first trial element fails to perform the communication connection. The memory maintains to store the current connection destination information until the first connection trial element succeeds to perform the communication connection. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100197265 | CONNECTING TO A MULTIMEDIA BROADCAST/MULTICAST SERVICE CHANNEL - A method, a base station, an application server and a mobile device for transmitting and receiving media content are disclosed. A transceiver | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100203862 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AND TRACKING RADIATION EMITTED FROM MOBILE PHONES - A mobile handset configured to estimate the radiation absorbed per mass of tissue of a user, and to perform an action in case the absorbed radiation exceeds a predefined threshold. The absorbed radiation may be estimated during a call. Additionally or alternatively, a prediction of the absorbed radiation level may be estimated and given to the user while the handset is not engaged in a call. various data items such as received power per time, estimated absorbed radiation and location may be transmitted to a server. A server application may use these data items to create regional maps of a cellular network coverage and quality by accumulating multiple inputs from a plurality of individual mobile handsets. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100216421 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY ALERTS IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for providing emergency alerts in a communication network. In an aspect, a method includes transmitting an emergency alert message as part of a broadcast message, transmitting a configuration update indicating that the broadcast message is available, and transmitting a paging message, indicating that the configuration update is available. An apparatus includes broadcast logic configured to transmit an emergency alert message as part of a broadcast message, configuration logic configured to transmit a configuration update indicating that the broadcast message is available, and paging logic configured to transmit a paging message indicating that the configuration update is available. In an aspect, an apparatus includes means for receiving a paging message, indicating that a configuration update is available, means for receiving the configuration update indicating that a broadcast message is available, and means for receiving the broadcast message comprising an emergency alert message. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100227581 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHORITATIVE VALIDATION OF MOBILE SERVICE PERMISSIONS - In one embodiment of the present invention, a system and method may be provided for authoritative validation of mobile service permissions. The system and method may include receiving a preemption request from a first responder to preempt non-emergency communications. Determining whether the first responder is authorized to preempt communications. Prioritizing communications from the first responder, if the first responder is authorized to preempt communications. Alternatively the first responder may be notified if the first responder is not authorized to preempt communications. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100227582 | Method and System for Emergency Call Handling - A vehicle communication system includes a computer processor in communication with persistent and non-persistent memory. The system also includes a local wireless transceiver in communication with the computer processor and configured to communicate wirelessly with a cellular telephone located at the vehicle. The system further includes a backup power circuit comprising a charge storage device such as a local battery or capacitor having enough charge to power the computer processor and local wireless transceiver long enough to send an emergency call signal to the cellular telephone, and an emergency call command signal is sent from the local wireless transceiver to the cellular telephone in the event a vehicle emergency is detected at the computer processor and vehicle power is lost. The signal causes the cellular telephone to place or continue an emergency call to an emergency responder or agency over the cellular telephone network. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100227583 | LAND MOBILE RADIO DISPATCH CONSOLE - An exemplary land mobile radio dispatch console and method are provided. In one embodiment, the console has the capability to process and handle Requests To Talk (RTT) and emergencies. In another embodiment, the console has the capability to provide a history. In another embodiment, the console provides the capability for operators to configure and save patches of predefined groups for later use. In another embodiment, the console includes a telephone interconnect interface component, and combinations of features mentioned above. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100227584 | IN-VEHICLE SYSTEM (IVS) CONTROL OF EMERGENCY DATA COMMUNICATIONS - An in-vehicle system (IVS) captures data such as location data and in an emergency automatically places a call to an emergency call taker or PSAP via a wireless telecommunications network. After a voice call session is established, the IVS system transmits a predetermined control signal through the voice channel. The control signal directs the call taker system to prepare to receive data. Preferably, the control signal comprises at least one audio frequency tone. This may be done without human intervention. In this way, emergency information is transmitted accurately and with minimum delay. After transmission of essential information, the IVS system may switch on audio connections for live human voice conversation. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100233990 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, MOBILE COMMUNICATION METHOD, RADIO NETWORK CONTROLLER, RADIO BASE STATION AND MOBILE STATION - In a mobile communication system, the radio device RNC, Node B includes: a creation unit | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233991 | METHOD TO IMPLEMENT E911 SERVICES IN IMS (IP MULTIMEDIA SUBSYSTEM) - A system and method that facilitates processing and/or routing of emergency call in an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) for VoIP (Voice over IP) subscribers is provided. Specifically, an E911 profile is generated, for example, by an application server, for each VoIP subscriber based in part on current location information associated with the subscriber, such as, the subscriber's IP address. The E911 profile is pushed to the HSS (Home Subscriber Server) of the IMS. The E911 profile can then be stored in the HSS and can be queried by an E-CSCF (Emergency Call Session Control Function) during emergency call processing. Moreover, when an emergency call is received from the subscriber, the E-CSCF can retrieve the E911 profile associated with the subscriber from the HSS and route the call to an appropriate PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) based on an analysis of the information in the E911 profile. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233992 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS) FORWARDING - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for SMS forwarding are disclosed. One method includes performing steps at a message service message proxy separate from a short message service center and implemented on a computing platform including at least one processor. The steps include receiving a message service message routing information response message containing message service message routing information for a first destination. The response message is modified to direct a mobile terminated message service message intended for the first destination to the message service message proxy. The mobile terminated message service message is then received at the message service message proxy and the message service message proxy determines whether a message service message forwarding feature is enabled for the first destination. In response to determining that a message service message forwarding feature is enabled for the first destination, it is determined whether the mobile terminated message service message is eligible for forwarding to a second destination. In response to determining the mobile terminated message service message is eligible for forwarding, signaling is initiated to forward the mobile terminated message service message to the second destination. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100240337 | System and Method for Automatic Storage and Retrieval of Emergency Information - A vehicle communication system may retrieve “in case of emergency” (ICE) information from a wireless device. The ICE information may include contact information, medical information, etc., and may be transferred to an emergency provider, if the vehicle communication system places an emergency call. The information may also be retrieved at some point before an emergency call is placed and stored in a memory circuit of the vehicle communication system. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100240338 | TECHNIQUES FOR SUPPORTING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for supporting emergency communications are provided. A method for a Radio Access Network (RAN) serving at least one Core Network (CN) to support emergency communications of a User Equipment (UE) includes determining whether at least one CN in a shared network environment supports emergency communications, if it is determined that the at least one CN in the shared network environment supports emergency communications, transmitting an emergency call support indication to the UE indicating that emergency communications are supported, receiving a request for emergency communications from the UE, and routing the request for emergency communications to another CN that supports emergency communications in the shared network environment, if a given CN does not support emergency communications. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100248679 | RESUSCITATION TEAM MOBILIZATION SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD. - A resuscitation team mobilization system, device and method are disclosed that minimize the delays frequently associated with responding to a resuscitation emergency. In one preferred embodiment, the system comprises a control station[ | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100261448 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMERGENCY TEXT MESSAGING - Systems and methods for handling text messages directed to special numbers, such as emergency text messaging, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for routing a geographically-sensitive text message comprises receiving, at an intermediate router (between the sender and service point), a geographically-sensitive text message from a sending device that was sent to a universally known calling number. A present physical location of the sending device is determined based upon a knowledge of physical coordinates of the sending device, and based at least in part on the sending device's physical location, a proper service point (e.g., PSAP) to which the text message is to be routed is determined. The text message may be reformatted into a text output format of a text output display employed at the service point. The router sends the reformatted text message to the identified proper service point for display on the text output display. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100267355 | Method for allowing Reestablishment of A call to A mobile terminal that is blocked from receiving calls - The present invention provides a method for establishing and reestablishing an emergency call to a mobile terminal that is currently not allowed to place normal calls. A mobile terminal that is currently not allowed to place normal calls sends an emergency call request. The communication system determines that the mobile terminal is subscribed to a flexible spending plan and allows the mobile terminal to place the emergency call after checking with a flexible spending limits application. If the emergency call ends improperly, the communication system reestablished the emergency call with the mobile terminal by overriding the prohibition on the mobile terminal receiving normal calls. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100267356 | EMERGENCY INFORMATION DELIVERING METHOD, RADIO CONTROL APPARATUS RADIO BASE STATION AND MOBILE TERMINAL - An emergency information delivering method according to the present invention includes the steps of: notifying, to a mobile terminal, generation of emergency information to be received, by use of a paging signal used to activate a broadcast communication function of the mobile terminal; notifying, from the mobile terminal to a user, the generation of the emergency information in response to the notification by the paging signal; transmitting, to the mobile terminal, detailed information of the emergency information as a broadcast communication message; and displaying, at the mobile terminal, the detailed information, after the broadcast communication function is activated by the paging signal, the detailed information being received as the broadcast communication message. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100267357 | MOBILE TERMINAL HAVING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY STATE AND METHOD FOR ENTERING SUCH STATE - The invention relates to a mobile terminal having an “in case of emergency (ICE) state”. The In Case of Emergency (ICE) state is reachable by pressing a predefined code, suitably ‘I’, ‘C, ‘E’ (which on most phones correspond to ‘4’, ‘2’, ‘3’) and then an additional button e.g. the ‘Send’-, ‘Accept’- or ‘Call’ key. This action overrides ‘keylock’, ‘phone lock’ and use of ‘PIN-code’ etc similarly to the current emergency number handling. The action causes the ICE contact information to be displayed on the mobile phone or other suitable actions. If more than one contact is available in the ICE contact information storage, a list of alternative ICE contacts may be displayed. The invention also relates to a corresponding method and computer program product implementing the method. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100267358 | VEHICLE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING ADDITIONAL OR MODIFIED DATA - An emergency call device, system and method for a vehicle is specified in which, on occurrence of a certain event, a data record is generated which thereupon is transmitted during an emergency call. The event may be an external request by an operator or a trigger signal inside a vehicle. In this way, the operator may obtain the most recent information at any time during the emergency call. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100267359 | Mobile Phone Rapid Emergency Dispatch and Paging System and Method - Some embodiments of the invention provide a system including a first system client operating on a first handheld device. The first system client can include a client interface for a user to create a message and a prompt for the user to select one of a first broadcast method, a second broadcast method, and a third broadcast method for transmitting the message. The system can also include at least one first server capable of transmitting the message via the first broadcast method, a network operations center capable of transmitting the message via the second broadcast method, and a carrier network capable of transmitting the message via the third broadcast method. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100273443 | CONTEXT-BASED MESSAGING FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - This disclosure describes techniques for providing a wireless communication device with context-based voicemail messaging. In reply to a call, a wireless communication device may select a message based on a context. As an example, a wireless communication system may detect a call directed to a wireless communication device from a caller, generate one of a plurality of reply messages for the caller based on a context of the wireless communication device derived from input information received by at least one input of the wireless communication device, and transmit the generated reply message to the caller. In some cases, the message may be selected based on both context and caller identity. In addition, the message may be selected based at least in part on analysis of a pattern of usage or user activity with respect to the wireless communication device. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100273444 | METHOD OF HANDLING DATA TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATED WITH NATURAL DISASTER NOTIFICATION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND RELATED APPARATUS - A method of handling data transmission associated with natural disaster notification for a mobile device of a wireless communication system includes activating a plurality of physical mediums for data reception in a radio resource control connected mode, and receiving a natural disaster notification message via at least some of the plurality of physical mediums. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100273445 | MONITORING APPLICATION AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SESSIONS WITH DISABLED DEVICES BASED ON TRANSMITTED MESSAGES - A monitoring application and method in a disabled telecommunication device for monitoring communication sessions initiated by the device and detecting an emergency communication session that is initiated by the device. If an emergency communication session is detected, the monitoring application generates and transmits a message to a rating engine over a non-voice channel. The non-voice channel may be an unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) channel, a short message service (SMS) channel, or other like messaging channel. When the message is received via the non-voice channel, various callback techniques may be implemented to allow the disabled device to receive communications after the emergency communication session, even though such communications would normally be prevented as a result of a service lock. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100279646 | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING URGENT ALERT MESSAGES TO SETS OF MOBILE TERMINALS LOCATED IN CELLS OF A RADIO COMMUNICATION NETWORK, AND RELATED RADIO NETWORK CONTROLLER - The invention concerns a radio network controller (BSCI), for a radio access communication network, comprising processing means (MT), upon receiving from an alarm centre (CA) a message of a first SMS-CB type associated with a selected class of alarm of a selected level, containing an alarm text message addressed to mobile terminals (T) located in at least one selected cell controlled thereby, for interrupting transmission to the mobile terminals, located in each selected cell, of any message of SMS-CB type associated with a class of level lower than that of the selected alarm class, and optionally all other communication of said terminals (for example, telephone calls thereof), so that the first message may be broadcast to the mobile terminals which are located in each selected cell controlled thereby and so that some at least of said mobile terminals should transmit an alarm signal (for example radio) and display the alarm text message contained in the first message. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100279647 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RELAYING OUT OF RANGE EMERGENCY INFORMATION - Disclosed herein are techniques for transmitting a report message with collaborated information related to the occurrence of an emergency event. A plurality of devices, such as mobile communications devices, that are out of range of a communications network can communicate via direct communication, such as device-to-device communication, to corroborate characteristics that are indicative of an occurrence of an emergency event. Information related to the occurrence may be collaborated amongst the plurality of devices. A transmitting device, which may be one of the plurality of devices that corroborates characteristics or collaborates information, may generate and transmit the report message comprising the collaborated information. A receiving device may provide the message over a communications network, or the report message may continue to be handed off between devices capable of direct communication, the message eventually reaching a device that is within range of the communications network. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100279648 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING EMERGENCY CALL SERVICE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for facilitating emergency call service are provided. The method can include modifying a configuration parameter of a user equipment (UE), wherein the configuration parameter is related to at least one of: network selection, cell selection or reselection or service selection within a wireless communication system, and wherein a modified configuration parameter results in a preference by the UE for a network, cell or service configured to support emergency calls at the UE. The method can also include prioritizing circuit-switched services over packet-switched services, utilizing the circuit-switched voice service preferentially or exclusively and/or prioritizing a network configured to offer emergency call service over the original serving network of the UE, based, at least, on the modifying the configuration parameter. Modifying the configuration parameter can be performed autonomously by the UE. The modified configuration can also enable callback services to a UE from the network. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100297979 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING EMERGENCY CALLS - A method and apparatus are described for processing emergency calls by simplifying call setup procedures and minimizing call setup delay. In one scenario, a system information (SI) broadcast may include emergency services support information that conveys various emergency call network support levels and setup procedures. The SI broadcast is decoded to retrieve system parameters used to process an emergency call. The SI broadcast may include a bitmap or at least one information element (IE), that indicates the various emergency call network support levels. In another scenario, an extended service request message indicating circuit switched fallback (CSFB) for an emergency call is transmitted to a packet switched (PS) radio access technology (RAT) network during a PS session. An inter-system change is performed from the PS RAT network to a circuit switched (CS) RAT without a PS handover, and a CS emergency call is initiated via the CS RAT network. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100304704 | Wireless Phone with Lanyard Antenna - A wireless phone has an antenna disposed within a lanyard shape. The phone also has two sets of keys, each set separately accessible via a separate bezel. The phone increases SAR during emergency calls. The phone only allows authorized users to call the phone. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304705 | Systems and Methods for Providing Emergency Callback Procedures - Enhanced services, such as call restriction, call forwarding, anonymous call rejection, and proprietary services, may interfere with an emergency callback potentially preventing the callback from reaching the intended destination. Systems and methods for processing emergency calls to eliminate emergency callback failure in response to an emergency call being released are provided herein. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304706 | Methods for Identifying Wireless Devices Connected to Potentially Threatening Devices - Techniques for determining whether a cellular device is suspect, i.e., perhaps serving as an activator for a device such as a bomb. One way of doing this with cellular telephones that are in the idle state is to use a baiting beacon to bait and automatically call all the cellular telephones in an area that are in the idle state. If the call to a given cellular telephone is not answered by a human voice, the cellular telephone is suspect. Another way of doing this with cellular telephones that are in the traffic state is to use surgical analysis to examine the DTX pattern for the telephone. If it indicates persistent silence, the cellular telephone is suspect. The surgical analysis may also be used to trace the DTX pattern back to another telephone that is controlling the suspect cellular device. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100311384 | Lifesaver Personal Alert And Notification Device - Systems and methods of alert and notification transmission are contemplated in which a low-range transceiver provides an alert/notification to a plurality of users having a wearable transceiver. Most typically, the low-range transceiver (a) is located in a wide area notification zone and a trigger device provides a signal from a wide area notification device to the low-range transceiver and (b) is used to also provide non-emergency notifications to the wearable transceivers. It should be appreciated that transmission of the emergency signal using the low-range transceiver is automatic, while transmission of the non-emergency notifications requires manual user input. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100311385 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ALERTS - A system comprising a portable, hand-held device having an accelerometer controlled by a new protocol which acts to output accurate and rapid communication concerning one or more predetermined events to a monitoring service and to receive input communications through satellite communication and/or other communication means. In another embodiment, an installed device such as an AVL comprises communication means for short burst communication over satellite. The most preferred embodiments of the present system are also GSM and GPS enabled, thereby providing GSM and GPS positioning information that can be used in conjunction with the accelerometer data to monitor and detect predetermined events and, based upon the specific nature of the event, generate one or more alerts. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100311386 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING HANDOVER OF AN EMERGENCY CALL BETWEEN WIRELESS NETWORKS - Techniques for supporting handover of an emergency call between wireless networks are described. A UE may communicate with a first wireless network (e.g., a 3GPP E-UTRAN) for an emergency call and may receive an indication to perform handover to a second wireless network (e.g., a CDMA2000 1xRTT network). In an aspect, the UE may send a message including an emergency indication (an emergency global number, or a reserved emergency number, or some other indication) to initiate handover to the second wireless network. A designated network entity may recognize the emergency call based on the emergency indication and may map the emergency indication to a local emergency number or an Emergency Session Transfer Number for SRVCC (E-STN-SR), which may be used to establish a new incoming call leg to a network server anchoring the emergency call. The UE may then communicate with the second wireless network via the network server for the emergency call after handover. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100317314 | EMERGENCY CALL CAPABLE WIRELESS DEVICE PROVISIONING - The present disclosure relates provisioning a wireless capable device as an emergency call apparatus. In one implementation, a wireless capable device or apparatus receives a provisioning message from a provider of wireless voice and data services, the message including emergency call provisioning information to provision the wireless capable device or apparatus as an emergency call device. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100317315 | Method for accessing a service unavailable through a network cell - In a communications network having a first network cell and an associated access device, a method for enabling user equipment (UE) to obtain a service unavailable through the first network cell includes receiving a request for the UE to access the service, identifying the radio coverage of a second network cell, and when the radio coverage of the first network cell is within the radio coverage of the second network cell, directing the UE to the second network cell without requesting measurement data from the UE. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100323657 | COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A method, system, and media directed to managing a mobile communications device. In one embodiment, a communication event and spatial state for the mobile device is received. If the event is at least one of a plurality of preselected types and the spatial state of the device satisfies a preselected condition, the communication event is call-processed while initiating a notification of the event to a user of the mobile device. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100330950 | Device and Method for Temperature Monitoring and Warning - A wireless communication device and method adapted for temperature monitoring and warning is disclosed. In its simplest form, it can include: providing ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100330951 | BASE STATION, SUBORDINATE STATION, AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION TRANSMISSION METHOD THEREOF - A base station (BS), a subordinate station (SS) and emergency information transmission methods thereof are provided. The SS is in a power-saving state. The BS shall allocate an emergency alert indicator and emergency information in a transmission channel. The SS in the power-saving state receives the emergency information according to the emergency alert indicator and proceeds with a handshake protocol with the BS to establish an emergency service flow between the BS and the SS. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110003575 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ROUTING SPECIAL NUMBER CALLS USING A COMMON TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method for routing a special number call to an appropriate answering position using a common telecommunication network includes: (a) placing an extant special number call to a switching center; (b) ascertaining the appropriate answering position for receiving the extant call; (c) providing to a gateway switch call-information for routing the extant call to the appropriate answering position; (d) in no particular order: (1) associating the call-information with a temporary number; and (2) providing the temporary number to the switching center; (e) employing the temporary number as a called party number for routing the extant call through the network to the gateway switch; and (f) operating the gateway switch to employ the call-information associated with the temporary number for routing the extant call to the appropriate answering position. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110003576 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for providing immediate assistance based on a required service. The method includes classifying ( | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110003577 | CORDLESS PHONE SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED ALARM & REMOTE MONITORING CAPABILITY - A cordless telephone system provides home security. Each handset associated with the cordless telephone system detects an event, such as a noise level that exceeds a threshold noise level, smoke, carbon monoxide, intrusion or moisture level. If an event is detected the system initiates a telephone call through the base unit to an alert telephone number. When the telephone call to the alert telephone number is established, a message is played to provide notification of the event. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110003578 | Automatic Wireless Utilization of Cellular Telephone Devices - A system and method for notifying emergency responders, family, and other contact parties of an urgent vehicle condition such as a breakdown or crash, by using a short-range wireless communicator mounted on the vehicle to employ a peer-to-peer communications capability to find and co-opt a nearby long-range communication device, such as a Bluetooth enabled phone, which is not mounted on the vehicle, such as a passer's-by telephone. The invention obtains authorization from the co-opted device to use it as a forwarding proxy, and transmits a notification message to one or more parties, such as emergency dispatchers, family members, etc., via the short-range link to the co-opted device, which then transmits the message to the recipient via the long-range network, such as via a telephone network. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110009085 | E911 Services Using Distributed Nodes - Distributed node systems and methods provide emergency call services to users indoors. A distributed node can be located in a building and configured to receive call requests from users in the building. The distributed node can transmit call requests to a central node that relays the call requests to a wireless network. The distributed node can also transmit node identifying information with the call request, which may be relayed to the wireless network. The wireless network can determine that a call request is a request for an emergency call and obtain location information and emergency services provider routing information based on a node identifier. The wireless network can transmit the location information to the emergency services provider using the emergency services provider routing information and set up the requested call. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110009086 | Text to 9-1-1 emergency communication - A text messaging caller is enabled to communicate with a called party situated at on voice network, such as a PSTN or emergency 911 service center. The method comprises providing a service center, pre-registering a caller with the service center, receiving a text message from the caller through the service center, converting the text message to a voice message, ascertaining the address of the caller according to pre-registration information, and sending the voice message to the called party on the voice network together with the caller's identification and location information. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110009087 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL ALERT AND RESPONSE SYSTEM - In an emergency medical alert and response system, the method including the step of providing on a display of a communication device a plurality of individually selectable topics or medical alert choices. The method further includes the step of providing, in response to the selection of each of the plurality of topics or medical alert choices, instructions as to the proper procedure to be used in supplying initial care to a victim for the specific selected topic or medical alert choice of the plurality of topics or medical alert choices. The instructions for each of the specific selected topics or medical alert choices of the plurality of topics or medical alert choices includes step-by-step procedures for the specific selected topic or medical alert choice in simultaneous graphic and sound presentations. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110014891 | Earthquake and Tsunami Cellular Warning System | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110021172 | System and Method for Transmitting User Data Received by an Authorized Approver - This present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus for an authorized approver (AA) to receive and transmit information to contacts of an end user or others. The authorized approvers may receive, for example, voice, data or video or a combination thereof from the end user. Said authorized approver may view the received information on a back-end server or on a telecommunications device including but not limited to a mobile device or mobile internet device. The authorized approvers may retransmit the end user data to one or more contacts of the end user. Before such retransmission, the authorized approver, may amend, summarize, modify, tag, or otherwise edit the end user information before sending it on to the end user contacts. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110021173 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - A personal communications device configured to communicate with a wide area network in response to an alternate mode activation signal is provided. The personal communications device also comprises a signal broker operatively connected to a monitored interface from among the one or more interfaces along a control path. The signal broker is configured to monitor signals at the monitored interface and upon observing an alternate mode activation signal at the monitored interface, inject an alternate mode signal configured to initiate the alternate communication over the wide area network. In some embodiments, the alternate communication is different from a communication that would have occurred in the absence of the injected alternate mode signal. The alternate mode signal may comprise an emergency mode signal configured to initiate an emergency communication over the wide area network. The emergency communication may comprise an SMS message, a telephone call, an HTTP command, an email, or the like. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110028116 | SERVICES BASED TWO WAY VOICE SERVICE RECORDING AND LOGGING - A method and apparatus are provided for recording an exchange between a central monitoring station and a protected premises. The method includes the steps of transmitting an alarm notification from a protected premises to an alarm routing service, the alarm routing service establishing a voice connection between the protected premises and a central monitoring station in response to the alarm notification and the alarm routing service recording audio on the voice connection between the protected premises and the central station. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110028117 | Mobile Computing and Communication Device for Use as a Mobile Phone in Normal Operation and as a Survivability Detection Device in a Disaster Situation - A mobile computing and communication device for a normal and an emergency occasion is disclosed. The invention is based upon a conventional mobile device with an added emergency operation unit including a second communication unit, a sensory unit and an external RF energy controlled switch. The second communication unit is based upon a short-range and ad hoc communication network. If the battery power is below a preset value, the mobile device is switched off. The reserved power is switched on for the emergency operation unit if a sufficient strong RF energy is received and a reference voltage in exceeding of a threshold voltage of a switch is generated. The radio-frequency energy may be delivered through an un-modulated electromagnetic wave from an external source. The second communication unit establishes the ad hoc communication network with a mobile rescues station and transmits the collected data from the sensory unit to the station through the network. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110028118 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONTACTS IN EMERGENCY SITUATION - A system, a method, and a computer readable storage medium are disclosed for providing emergent contacts by a mobile computing device to a user when such contacts are likely to be desirable by the user. The emergent contacts are selected by the user and can be optionally assigned quick keys on a key pad of the mobile computing device. After an emergent phone call was made using the mobile computing device, the emergent contacts are retrieved and displayed for user selection. When an emergent contact is selected, a phone call to the selected contact is initiated by the mobile computing device. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110028119 | Unique ID Based, Data File Exchange and Synchronization for Portable Communications - The system and method for providing a data update and synchronization via a wireless system disclosed herein. The system includes a mobile transceiver assembly having an LCD and a menu navigation device, and an operations center operatively coupled to the mobile transceiver assembly via the radio frequency link. The method includes receiving a database update from the mobile transceiver assembly, detecting actuation of “edit profile” request of the mobile transceiver assembly, causing a notification signal to be transmitted to the facility controller, causing an identity and the location of the mobile transceiver assembly to be transmitted to the facility controller; and enabling a synchronized response action to be initiated by an operations center database Server located at the operations facility, thus causing the update of both databases simultaneously. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110028120 | METHOD OF HANDLING CALL ORIGINATION AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method of handling call origination for a mobile device in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of originating a service, establishing a radio resource control (RRC) connection corresponding to the service, receiving a message from a network via the RRC connection, determining whether the network supports the service supported of a first service domain, according to the message and performing the service in a second service domain when the network does not support the service of the first service domain, whereby the RRC connection is not released by the mobile device. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110028121 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE - Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, a portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110034145 | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT METHOD - Various methods for supporting emergency communication in a wireless access system that supports a relay system are disclosed. A method for supporting emergency communication in a wireless access system comprises the steps of configuring a path for emergency communication with a first mobile station of an emergency mode and one or more second mobile stations located near the first mobile station; allocating a first resource zone for emergency communication to the first mobile station; transmitting allocation information on the first resource zone to one or more of the first mobile station and the second mobile station; and receiving emergency data through the first resource zone. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110039513 | MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR ALARM NOTIFICATION - A mobile communications terminal configured to handle bi-directional voice calls is provided that includes a microphone means, a sound buffer, a loudspeaker means, a positioning means and a processing means. The microphone means is configured to register sound data to be sent out and the loudspeaker means is configured to generate acoustic signals based on incoming sound data. The positioning means is configured to calculate position data reflecting an estimated geographic position of the terminal based on received satellite signals. The processing means is configured to handle surveillance commands and user-generated commands and, in response thereto, control the microphone means to register sound data and cause repeated storage of the sound data in the sound buffer and originate an alarm message, which is adapted to provide at least one predefined recipient with access to the stored sound data and position data generated by the terminal. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110045795 | PORTABLE RADIO WITH AUTOMATIC MOTION SENSING AND EMERGENCY ALERT FACILITY - An apparatus and method comprising of a portable radio such as those carried by Firefighters and other First Responders and equipped with automatic motion sensing and Emergency Alert capabilities incorporated within the body of said portable radio which becomes activated when such Firefighters and other First Responders are unconscious or immobilized. The invention incorporates a motion sensing component, such as a Solid State Accelerometer interfaced with an orientation component, such as a Solid State Gyroscope, or a multidirectional solid State Accelerometer incorporated within the body of said portable radio and programmed to be activated by the wearer's motionlessness and subsequently provides the Emergency Alert as if the wearer had pressed the Emergency Alert button. The activation may send out an audible distress signal, a radio frequency (RF) distress signal, or both. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110045796 | METHOD OF RECEIVING A DISASTER WARNING MESSAGE THROUGH A BROADCAST/MULTICAST CHANNEL - Disclosed is a method of receiving a warning message through a broadcast/multicast channel in wireless communication system. The terminal (UE) receives control information of the warning message through a first point-to-multipoint control channel, receives the warning message based on the received control information through a point-to-multipoint traffic channel, receives control information of a particular broadcast/multicast service through the first point-to-multipoint control channel and a second point-to-multipoint control channel, and receives the particular broadcast/multicast service based on the received control channel through the point-to-multipoint traffic channel. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110053550 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING EMERGENCY BROADCAST MESSAGE - A method for transmitting emergency broadcast message is disclosed in the present invention. The method comprises the following steps: setting an emergency broadcast message transmitting group in a terminal, and adding a user name and/or a telephone number of a receiving user of an emergency broadcast message to the emergency broadcast message transmitting group; after the terminal receives the emergency broadcast message via the broadcast communication system, extracting the phone number or the user name from the emergency broadcast message transmitting group and transmitting an emergency broadcast message in the mode of short message to the receiving user corresponding to the phone number or user name. The method makes the terminals which do not have the function of directly receiving an emergency broadcast message be able to receive the emergency broadcast message, through transmitting the emergency broadcast message received by the terminal which is able to directly receive the emergency broadcast message to the terminals which cannot receive the emergency broadcast message directly from the emergency broadcast system in the mode of short message, therefore achieves the objective of notifying the emergency broadcast message quickly and widely. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110059718 | EMERGENCY INFORMATION IN SYSTEM INFORMATION BROADCAST - A method and apparatus for providing an emergency signal to a wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU). The WTRU is configured to receive a system information message including an emergency message notification and emergency system information messages, wherein the system information messages are segmented and overlap non-emergency system information messages. The WTRU is further configured to process he emergency information messages. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110059719 | WIRELESS EMERGENCY CALL DEVICE - A portable emergency call device has a single activation button to establish two way communications with an emergency call center. It is not a standard telephone and does not receive any incoming calls and can place outgoing calls only to the designated emergency call center. There is an advantage to making it waterproof. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110065414 | TWO WAY VOICE COMMUNICATION THROUGH GSM WITH ALARM COMMUNICATION - An alarm system senses alarm conditions on a premises, reports the occurrence of an alarm condition to a remote monitoring facility and for selected alarm conditions establishes two way voice communications with a person at the monitored premises or elsewhere. Multiple modes of communication are available such as public switched telephone (audio or audio modulated data), GSM (cellular audio), GPRS (cellular packet data), GSM/SMS (cellular text), etc. The programmed processor selects the network and communication protocol to rely on data communications if only data reporting is required. When two way voice communications will be required, the processor can select a network (e.g., GSM) that can be used for both data and audio communications. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110065415 | FACILITATING INTEROPERABILITY AMONG COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS VIA INTER- AND INTRA-AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS USING A SHARED NETWORK - Providing contact information via a directory service comprises a request being received from an originator to obtain at least a portion of contact information associated with a target. A first policy associated with the originator is identified, and a second policy that is associated with the target is identified. Based on at least one of the policies, it is determined whether a portion of the contact information associated with the target is authorized to be presented to the originator. If authorized, the portion of the contact information is presented to the originator. Upon receiving a request from the originator to establish communication with the target, it is determined whether a portion of contact information associated with the originator is authorized to presented to the target based on at least one of the policies. If authorized, the portion of the contact information associated with the originator is presented to the target. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110070861 | XML Protocol For The CMSP Gateway To CBC Interface In The CMAS Architecture - An Extensible Markup Language (XML)-based protocol is utilized for communications between a Cellular Broadcast Entity (CBE) and a Cellular Broadcast Center (CBC) in a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) architecture. The CMAS architecture supports commercial mobile alerts, and the protocol provides a mechanism for Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages and related information to be communicated between the CBE and the CBC. In an example configuration, the protocol accommodates request messages from the CBE to the CBC and response messages from the CBC to the CBE. The request messages can provide an indication to initiate a message broadcast, update a previous message broadcast, or cancel a previous message broadcast. The response messages can provide an indication that the request message is valid, or an error message indicating that the request message is invalid. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110070862 | Method of Handling Paging and Related Communication Device - A method of handling paging for a mobile device in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of receiving a paging message corresponding to an emergency call of the mobile device especially after the emergency call is released, wherein the paging message includes a field; and performing a radio resource control (RRC) connection establishment according to the field. Wherein, the field indicates whether the paging message is used for an emergency call. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110076981 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNLOCKING A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method and apparatus for unlocking a mobile communication device are provided, the mobile communication device comprising an input device, and a display device, the mobile communication device enabled to initiate emergency calls in a locked state. Password input data is received via the input device, when the mobile communication device is in the locked state, the password input data for unlocking the mobile communication device, the password input data comprising at least a sequence of characters for initiating an emergency call. In response to receiving the sequence of characters for initiating the emergency call, the display device is controlling to provide a representation of instructions to initiate the emergency call upon receipt of emergency call initiate data from the input device. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110076982 | EMERGENCY CALLS FOR INTERNET PROTOCOL MULTIMEDIA SUBSYSTEM (IMS) OVER PACKET SWITCHED CODE DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS (CDMA) NETWORKS - A mobile communication device receives initiation of an emergency call by a user of the mobile communication device, and determines whether a single-carrier radio transmission technology (1xRTT) network is available for the emergency call. The mobile communication device also routes the emergency call over the 1xRTT network when the 1xRTT network is available for the emergency call, and routes the emergency call over an enhanced high rate packet data (eHRPD) network when the 1xRTT network is unavailable for the emergency call. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110076983 | BIO-MEDICAL UNIT HAVING STORAGE LOCATION INFORMATION - A bio-medical unit includes a power harvesting module, a processing module, memory, and a transceiver. The power harvesting module converts an electromagnetic signal into a supply voltage, which powers the processing module, the memory, and the transceiver. The processing module communicates, via the transceiver, with an external device regarding a medical matter to obtain storage location information regarding the medical matter, wherein the storage location information indicates where data associated with the medical matter is at least partially stored. The processing module then aggregates the storage location information with patient data storage location information to produce updated patient data storage location information, wherein the patient data storage location information contains storage location information regarding previous medical matters associated with the host body. The memory stores the patient data storage location information and the updated patient data storage location information. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110081882 | Systems and Methods for Mapping Commercial Mobile Alert Service Message Attributes to a Cell Broadcast Interface - Cell broadcast protocols are used to distribute emergency alerts to mobile devices. Emergency alerts may be received from an emergency provider or governmental agency. Parameters of an emergency alert may be derived and mapped to parameters of a cell broadcast message, which may then be transmitted to mobile devices. In one embodiment, attributes of an emergency alert are mapped to a first parameter of a cell broadcast message, and the contents of the emergency alert are mapped to the first parameter of the cell broadcast message. If the contents of the emergency alert exceed the available space in the first parameter, the remaining contents of the emergency alert are mapped to a second parameter of the cell broadcast message. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110081883 | Mapping Commercial Mobile Alert Service Messages to Cell Broadcasts - Cell broadcast protocols are utilized to distribute emergency alerts to mobile devices. Emergency alerts may be received from an emergency provider or governmental agency. Parameters of an emergency alert may be derived and mapped to parameters of a cell broadcast message, which may then be transmitted to mobile devices. The mobile devices may be configured to compared parameters of the cell broadcast message to a search list or exclusion list stored on the mobile device, and present the contents of the cell broadcast message to the user based on the comparison. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110086607 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTENDED EMERGENCY SERVICE - An approach is provided for receiving a voice-based emergency call and routing it to a local Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) along with anchoring information identifying the caller and their location. The PSAP may provide options for the caller to choose to use non-voice-based messaging service concurrent with the voice-based emergency call. If the caller desires and chooses to communicate via non-voice-based messages, then a text messaging application at the PSAP is used to communicate with the caller. The PSAP utilizes the anchoring information obtained from the concurrent voice-based emergency call when communicating with the caller. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110086608 | EMERGENCY-INFORMATION RECEIVING METHOD, MOBILE STATION, AND RADIO BASE STATION - An emergency-information receiving method according to the present invention includes: starting, at mobile stations (UE), receiving scheduling-information-notification system information at a current modification period without waiting until a next modification period starts, when detecting a predetermined trigger; and receiving, at the mobile stations (UE), emergency-information-notification system information on the basis of scheduling information notified by the received scheduling-information-notification system information. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110105074 | REESTABLISHMENT OF AN RRC CONNECTION FOR AN EMERGENCY CALL IN AN LTE NETWORK - A mobile device initiates an RRC connection reestablishment procedure or a cell update procedure for an emergency call after experiencing a failure condition in an LTE network environment. The mobile device establishes an RRC connection with an acceptable cell to originate an emergency call. The mobile device detects a failure condition, such as a radio link failure, which disrupts the RRC connection. The mobile device searches for available cells that it may reestablish the RRC connection with, but can only find acceptable cells. The mobile device may initiate an RRC connection reestablishment procedure with an acceptable cell. The mobile device may also only attempt to reestablish the RRC connection with a cell that is part of a PLMN that the original acceptable cell was also a part of. The mobile device may also enter an RRC_IDLE mode upon detecting a failure condition. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110105075 | METHOD OF TRANSMITTING OR RECEIVING AN UPDATED WARNING MESSAGE IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method of receiving or transmitting an updated warning message in wireless communication system. More particularly, a terminal (UE), which attempts to receive the warning message, receives a broadcast control channel (BCCH) within a corresponding cell, obtains update information for the warning message through the received BCCH, determine whether the warning message has been updated according to the obtained update information, and receives the updated warning message only when the warning message is determined to be updated. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110111724 | Method and apparatus for combating distracted driving - A method and apparatus for combating distracted driving that is the result of using an electronic device in a vehicle inhibits the device or its distracting functions when the device is traveling over walking speed. The system is especially useful in combating distracted driving due to texting. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110111725 | AUTOMATIC REMOTE COMMUNICATION USING NETWORK TELEPHONY - The present invention is a method and apparatus to provide remote communication using network telephony. In a transmitter, an activation message is decoded to generate an activation command. The activation message is sent from an activator via a communication medium in response to a telephony call. An information message is transmitted, responsive to the activation command, to a receiver using a communication protocol. In a receiver, an activation message is decoded to generate an activation command. The activation message is sent in response to a telephone call. An information message is received, responsive to the activation command. The information message is sent from a transmitter according to a communication protocol via a communication medium. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110117873 | System And Method For The Definition And Scope Of Commercial Mobile Alerts - An emergency alert system includes an emergency alert gateway configured for receiving an emergency alert message, for categorizing the emergency alert message, and for determining a subscriber base to receive the emergency alert message, a data base in communication with the emergency alert gateway; and an emergency alert server configured to distribute the emergency alert message to the subscriber base. A method of distributing emergency alert messages includes receiving an emergency alert message, determining whether the emergency alert message is one of at least three categories of alert messages, selecting a subscriber base based on the determining step and distributing the emergency alert message to the selected subscriber base. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110117874 | Interactive Personal Emergency Communications - Emergency alert messages are received from an emergency service or governmental agencies and modified according to user, user group, or device characteristics or preferences. Emergency alert messages are appended with source identifiers that can be used by users to respond to such alert messages. The emergency alert messages and the response messages can include multimedia content. Emergency alert messages received on a user device can be transmitted to other devices using various means, including short distance wireless communications protocols. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110117875 | Emergency mode operating method and mobile device adapted thereto - An emergency mode operating method and a mobile device adapted to the method are provided. An emergency phone number is extracted using received DTMF tones. An emergency message and an outgoing emergency call are transmitted via the extracted emergency phone number. The method includes receiving Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones from the other mobile device when the mobile device is operated in a call mode, acquiring an emergency phone number using a phone number based on the received DTMF tones, and operating an emergency mode based on the acquired emergency phone number. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110117876 | METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AN EMERGENCY CALL IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method for supporting an emergency call in a mobile communication system is provided, which comprises the steps of: receiving, at a radio resource management entity, a message from a UE indicating that there is an emergency call; setup a RRC connection between the UE and the radio resource management entity; transmitting, by the radio resource management entity, a message to its upper-layer node, the message containing an emergency service indication; and establishing, by the upper-layer node of the radio resource management entity, the emergency call for the UE. With the method for supporting an emergency service in a mobile communication system provided in the present invention, the access failure of an emergency service can be reduced, and the access speed of the emergency service can be increased. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110130111 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING OCCUPANT INJURY DURING VEHICLE CRASH EVENTS - A method, computer program product and apparatus for minimizing occupant injury by optimizing occupant restraint properties and/or actions in real time, during pre-crash and crash phases. The restraint system uses three catalogs and a database linking these catalogs. The catalogs include a catalog of possible occupant states, a catalog of possible collision scenarios, and a catalog of potential restraint control laws. The database is an assessment of injury outcome for each possible combination of occupant state, collision scenario, and restraint control law. In addition to the catalogs, the method requires four computational components: an occupant identifier, a collision identifier, a restraint law optimizer, and a restraint controller. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110130112 | Personal Safety Mobile Notification System - Described embodiments provide a system for alerting emergency responders to the existence of an emergency situation. The system includes multiple mobile devices in communication with a mobile communications network. Each mobile device includes an encapsulator for capturing encapsulation data from one or more data sensors of the mobile device. Each mobile device can be placed into an alert mode by a user of the mobile device. An emergency database in communication with the mobile communications network and one or more emergency response dispatchers receives, from one or more mobile devices in the alert mode, the encapsulation data, in substantially real-time. The emergency database sends an emergency alert notification to one or more alert groups associated with the users of each mobile devices in alert mode. Each mobile device sends an emergency alert notification to one or more additional mobile devices in a predetermined physical proximity to the mobile device. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110130113 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device of the present invention includes: a communication section; an earthquake information calculation section for receiving an earthquake early warning by using the communication section; a control section for forcibly disconnecting a telephone line if the earthquake early warning has been received while the telephone line is connected; and a disconnection reason notification section for transmitting, if the telephone line has been forcibly disconnected due to the reception of the earthquake early warning, disconnection reason information, which indicates a disconnection reason, to a communication counterpart previously participating in a phone call with the communication device. The disconnection reason notification section refers to association information in which telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are associated with each other and thereby obtains an e-mail address associated with a telephone number for which the forcible disconnection has been performed. The disconnection reason notification section generates and transmits an e-mail that contains the disconnection reason to the obtained e-mail address. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110136463 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN EMERGENCY EVENT IN A REGION OF INTEREST - An emergency response system of a premises uses an egress agent or application installed on mobile communications devices of users to provide evacuation instructions that are specific to the location of the user. The egress agents determine the location of their device and may determine an evacuation route from premises plans stored in the device or by transmitting their location to a server and receiving evacuation instructions from the server. Tracking of the devices along the evacuation route provides continual updates as to the relevant safety of an evacuation route. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110136464 | ANONYMOUS HAZARDOUS CONDITION ALERT SYSTEM - An anonymous hazardous condition alert system and process enable individuals to alert property owners of potentially hazardous conditions associated with their property, and in a manner that, if desired, maintains the relative anonymity of both the alerting user and the property owner. An alerting user, upon viewing a hazardous condition, locates a telephone number on a sign disposed proximate to the property in question and calls the telephone number to be connected to a hazardous condition alert system. The system prompts the alerting user to input an identifier that is additionally displayed on the sign and that is associated with the property, and the alerting user is permitted to leave a voice message describing the hazardous condition. Thereafter, the system automatically places a call to a telephone number stored for the property owner and plays the voice message back to the property owner to alert him or her of the hazardous condition. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110136465 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS - Embodiments disclose a method in a communication device in a telecommunications network. The first communication device receives an emergency notification from a broadcasting unit indicating a cell associated to the first communication device wherein the emergency is to be notified to a user equipment. The first communication device determines a paging channel to be used to page and broadcast within the cell a notification indicating an emergency and orders the notification indicating an emergency to be transmitted on the paging channel. The first communication device determines a common control channel to be used to broadcast an emergency confirm message within the cell, and orders the emergency confirm message to be transmitted on the common control channel. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110143703 | TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING EMERGENCY CALL IN TERMINAL - A terminal and a method for supporting an emergency call in a terminal in which policy information regarding an emergency call may be received from a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) and used to select a PLMN supporting the emergency call for a current terminal and a base station of the PLMN. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110143704 | Specialized dial a chip - The present invention provides an automated system with which cell phones or land-line phones can be equipped in order to more clearly and easily communicate preset emergency messages to a 911 dispatcher. The Specialized Dial A Chip system includes an S.O.S. button, this button activating the system and allowing the user to enter his or her PIN. Upon entering their PIN, the user is presented with a preset, prerecorded menu of emergency situations, numbered 1 through 9, including such emergencies as house fires, home invasions and robberies, domestic abuse, and so forth, as well as a complete menu of medical emergencies such as cuts, broken limbs, heart attacks and strokes, and so forth. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110143705 | Medical information retrieval - The invention is an apparatus and a system designed to communicate critical medical information to an emergency care-giver such as a paramedic. Using a cellular telephone, the user creates the medical information that they deem appropriate (i.e. medications being taken, doctor with phone number, and medical conditions). This medical information is stored either locally on the cellular telephone or on a remote computer. The emergency care-giver is able to easily access this information by pressing a single button to get the medical information displayed on the screen on the cellular telephone or audibly recreated on the cellular telephone. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110143706 | PORTABLE WIRELESS TERMINAL AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD - It is an aim of the present invention to easily transmit a user's critical state with certainty by an intuitive operation which is not difficult to operate while being able to avoid incorrect activations. A portable wireless terminal ( | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110151825 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY DISTRIBUTING MEDIA INPUTS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INCIDENT - An information distribution device performs a method for selectively distributing media associated with an incident to a plurality of responders assigned to the incident. The method includes receiving, at the information distribution device, an incident information bundle comprising media inputs associated with the incident. For each responder in the plurality of responders assigned to the incident, the information distribution device: determines a set of roles for the responder; selects a set of filtering templates designed based on the set of roles; applies the set of filtering templates to the information bundle to generate a responder information bundle that includes a subset of the media inputs that is customized to the set of roles for the responder; and delivers the responder information bundle to the responder. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110151826 | METHOD FOR BEARER ESTABLISHMENT IN A RADIO ACCESS NETWORK - Generally speaking, pursuant to the various embodiments, pre-allocation of resources in a RAN of a communication system is performed. A system element having an application function determines, for a set of user equipment (UE), pre-allocation information used to select a set of cells in the RAN to which the set of UE will connect for exchanging data. The element sends a request to establish a bearer to an evolved packet core (EPC), wherein the request includes the pre-allocation information. The determining and sending actions are performed prior to one or more of the UE in the set of UE connecting to the set of cells. The EPC processes the request and returns a response to the system element, which identifies that a bearer for unicast and/or group communications has been established. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110151827 | Apparatus And Method For Broadcasting The Detection Of RF Jammer Presence - The jamming of a radio frequency (RF) transmission after the vehicle is parked is detected. When the jamming is detected, an emergency message is broadcast on a first random access channel (RACH) associated with the vehicle according to a last known broadcast channel (BCH). When the jamming is detected, at least one last known neighbor serving cell from a stored data structure is determined, and the emergency message is broadcast on one or more second RACHs associated with each of the at least one last known neighbor serving cells. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110151828 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING THE NOTIFICATION MESSAGE IN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI WARNING SYSTEM - The present invention discloses a method and system for transmitting an ETWS primary notification message. After paging a terminal through a paging message containing ETWS message indication information, a base station schedules the ETWS primary notification message as user data in a sub-frame subsequent to a sub-frame with the paging message and generates control information containing an ETWS ID and resource information on a DL-SCH assigned for the primary notification message of the ETWS; the base station sends the control information over a PDCCH and sends the primary notification message of the ETWS over the DL-SCH based on the control information; and after receiving the paging message, the terminal detects and analyzes the control information containing the ETWS ID by monitoring the PDCCH to obtain the resource information thereof, and receives the ETWS primary notification message on corresponding resources of the DL-SCH based on the resource information. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110159837 | System And Method For The Definition And Scope Of Commercial Mobile Alerts - An emergency alert gateway configured for receiving an emergency alert message wherein the alert message includes a text message and one of an audio message, a video message, an audio-video message and a multi-media message; storing an audio, video or multimedia portion of the alert message to form a first stored portion and for determining a subscriber base to receive the alert message. There is a database in communication with the alert gateway and an emergency alert server configured to broadcast the alert message to the subscriber base, and if the first stored portion of the alert message is not available, then broadcasting only the text message as the alert message. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110159838 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION METHOD, RADIO CONTROLLER, NETWORK DEVICE, RADIO BASE STATION AND CONCENTRATOR - A mobile communication method according to the present invention includes step A of transmitting, by a mobile station | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110159839 | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile terminal configured for use in a mobile telecommunications network, the mobile terminal having an emergency notification facility and an identifier, the identifier usable by the network to recognise the mobile terminal as having the emergency notification facility and to change a system access priority for the terminal, where required. Preferably, the terminal also includes a sensing means configured to determine when the mobile terminal is in motion and/or associated with a vehicle and notify the network of such, in order to allow the network to change the system access priority based upon whether or not the terminal is in motion and/or associated with a vehicle. In this regard, mobile terminals with an emergency notification facility, particularly when moving or in a vehicle, are given a higher priority so that an emergency call can be quickly dispatched in the event of an accident. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110165855 | EMERGENCY INFORMATION NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - An emergency information reporting method, wherein a broadcast equipment (CBC) transmits an emergency information reporting message including a distribution area and emergency information to a switching center (MME) corresponding to the distribution area, the switching center (MME) generates an emergency information reporting message including cell identification information and transmits the message to a wireless base station (eNB) which manages the cell corresponding to the distribution area included in the received emergency information reporting message, and the wireless base station (eNB) broadcasts the emergency information included in the received emergency information reporting message to the cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the emergency information reporting message. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165856 | EMERGENCY SERVICE HANDOVER METHOD - The present invention discloses an emergency service handover method which is applied in a single radio voice service system. A UE has established an emergency session between an IMS domain and an emergency call center via LTE/SAE network, wherein the emergency session is anchored to a service centralization and continuity application server, SCC AS, at a visited location. When MSC obtains information that the UE having established the emergency session needs to be switched to a CS domain, an enhanced MSC initiates a session establishment request to the visited SCC AS for performing a handover from the IMS domain to the CS domain on a service layer. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110171923 | Designation Of Cellular Broadcast Message Identifiers For The Commercial Mobile Alert System - A Commercial Mobile Alert Message System (CMAS) message comprises a message identifier indicative of the type of alert message in the CMAS message. The identifier is used by a mobile device configured to receive and process CMAS messages to determine if the message alert is to be rendered via the mobile device. The identifier also can be used to place the mobile device in a power conservation state. In an example configuration, the mobile device interprets the message identifier to determine if a subscriber wants the message rendered. If the subscriber wants the message rendered, the mobile device processes and renders the message appropriately. If the subscriber does not want the message rendered, the message is ignored and optionally, the mobile device is placed in a power conservation mode. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171924 | Selective Support and Establishment of Emergency Services in Home Cells - A UE including one or more processors configured to cause the UE to reselect to a macro cell responsive to the UE placing an emergency call when the UE is in a femtocell, or when the UE is camped on a femtocell. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171925 | System and Method for Supporting Emergency Services in Home Cells - A user equipment (UE) including one or more processors configured to cause the UE to prepare to reselect to a macro cell responsive to the UE placing an emergency call in a femtocell, wherein preparing to reselect is performed in addition to the emergency call. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171926 | Emergency Services in Home Cells System and Method - A user equipment (UE) including one or more processors configured to receive an emergency calls supported indicator (ECSI). | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171927 | Methods And Apparatus For Use In Processing Disconnected Emergency Calls And Other Communications Involving Mobile Communication Devices And The Remote Monitoring Thereof - Techniques in a mobile communication device configured to operate using a wireless communication network are described. The mobile device operates to establish an emergency call with a public safety answering point entity, and subsequently monitors to receive an incoming call message which indicates whether the incoming call message is for emergency call back. If data indications in the data fields indicate that the incoming call message is for emergency call back, then the mobile device causes the emergency call back to be answered automatically. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171928 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION METHOD AND A NODE - A network controller node is configured to transmit an emergency message to a mobile station within a cell of an access point connected to the network controller node within a telecommunications network. The network controller node receives information of the mobile station and determines a location of the mobile station based on the received information. In addition, the network controller node receives an emergency notification comprising an indicator indicating an affected area and determines that the mobile station is within the indicated affected area based on the determined location. The network controller node then transmits the emergency message via the access point to the mobile station in the cell. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171929 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BASE STATION, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A wireless communication base station ( | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110183643 | ALARM SYSTEM WITH TWO-WAY VOICE - Techniques are described for establishing a two-way voice communication session with an alarm system. The alarm system may establish a two-way voice communication session with an operator associated with a monitoring service that provides monitoring services for alarm events detected by the alarm system. The alarm system also may establish a two-way voice communication session with a notification recipient that is interested in receiving notifications associated with events detected by the alarm system. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110189971 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKETIZED EMERGENCY MESSAGES - A system and method allows for providing emergency service, whether the service is full or limited, to wireless devices using non-IMS packet traffic based methods or Access Stratum/Non-Access Stratum (AS/NAS) signalling based methods. To do so, a system and method for utilizing a Packetized Emergency Message (PEM) is provided. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110189972 | MOBILE STATION, BASE STATION, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD - A mobile station that performs wireless communication through a base station, includes a first connection setup request unit configured to make a first connection setup request for an emergency call and a normal call when communication performed in the communication region of the base station is in a congestion state, the emergency call and the normal call using a signal sequence that corresponds to a sequence number of a connection setup request signal used when communication performed in a communication region of the base station is in a normal state, and a second connection setup request unit configured to make a second connection setup request for another one of the emergency call and the normal call different from the first connection setup request, using a generated-signal sequence generated from the sequence number, when communication performed in the communication region of the base station is in the congestion state. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110189973 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSIGNING WIRELESS SPECIAL NUMBER CALL ROUTING AMONG CALL ANSWERING POSITIONS - A method for assigning special number wireless call routing responsibilities among special number call answering positions, each respective special number call answering position having a respective designated special number service area, includes: (a) in no particular order: (1) establishing a plurality of cell sector areas for wireless call service; and (2) establishing respective special number service areas in the vicinities of the plurality of cell sector areas; (b) associating respective cell sector areas with the respective special number service areas to establish cell sector-special number areas; (c) establishing at least one population area in the vicinity of the cell sector-special number areas; (d) associating the cell sector-special number areas with the at least one population area to establish cell sector-special number-population areas; (e) determining portions of population attributed to each respective cell sector-special number-population area; and (f) assigning the responsibilities in proportion with the portions of population. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110195685 | Detecting and Responding to Incidents - Disclosed are various embodiments for detecting and responding to incidents. In at least one computing device, it is determined that an incident associated with a personal communication device has occurred. A conference including a plurality of conference participants is initiated. An escalation decision is obtained from at least one of the conference participants. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110195686 | Personal Emergency Response System with Alternative Voice Line Capability - A communication system comprises a transmitter, a console in operative communication with the transmitter, an audible communication device and a tone simulator. The transmitter is in operative communication with the console and operative to send a first signal to the console. The console is operatively connected to a communication network and is operative to send a second signal over the communication network to at least two response systems. The console comprises a receiver operative to receive the first signal from the transmitter, a controller operative to compare the first signal from the transmitter with a set of pre-determined values, access a communication network and dial one of the at least two pre-programmed voice line addresses, and a communication interface operative to connect the receiver to a communication network. The audible communication device is coupled to the controller and the communication interface. Each pre-programmed voice line address corresponds to one of the two different response systems. The tone simulator generates a first tone upon connection of a voice line communication to one of the two different response systems and a second tone upon termination of audible communication on the voice line between a user of the communication system and an individual at one of the two different response systems. The first tone signals to the console that the voice line communication has begun, and the second tone signals to the console that the voice line communication has ended. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110201298 | Substitution of a telephone land line based home alarm system with a cell phone connection based system - The purpose of the invention is to remove the need for a telephone landline and replace it with a cell phone connection for the purpose of signaling and reporting an alarm signal sequence to the alarm monitoring company in the event of an alarm triggering event. The invention uses a unique way of interconnecting standard available components to accomplish the removal of the standard telephone line and replacement with a cell phone. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110201299 | ENHANCED EMERGENCY SERVICES IN FIXED WIRELESS NETWORKS - A computing device receives a location inquiry for a user device, the location inquiry including an identifier for the user device, and retrieves fixed location data associated with the identifier. The computing device also obtains, from the user device, current geographic location data for the user device and calculates a difference between the fixed location data and the current geographic location data. The computing device selects, from a group of threshold values, a particular threshold value for the calculated difference between the fixed location data and the current geographic location data. The computing device responds to the location inquiry using the fixed location data when the difference between the fixed location data and the geographic location data is within the particular threshold and otherwise responds to the location inquiry using the current geographic location data. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110201300 | EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A mobile computing device for storing and retrieving contact information, such as emergency contact information, is disclosed, including a processor, a data store, and a contact organizer software module. The contact organizer is configured to detect one of several indications of a number of corresponding emergency conditions, retrieve contact data from the data store based on the detected indication, and present the retrieved contact data by displaying the data and/or by voice communication. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110201301 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus of the present invention includes a touch panel for displaying predetermined information and accepting a touch operation input; and a control section for controlling operation of the information processing apparatus itself having the touch panel installed therein. The control section includes a processing occurrence detection means for detecting occurrence of a predetermined processing executed by the control section; and a panel control means for nullifying a touch operation input against the touch panel when the occurrence of the predetermined processing is detected by the processing occurrence detection means. The panel control means cancels nullification of the touch operation input against the touch panel after an elapse of a preset time from the occurrence of the predetermined processing, and sets, in association with the occurred predetermined processing, a touch operation input acceptable range allowing the touch panel to accept the touch operation input with respect to the predetermined processing. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110207427 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND RECORDING MEDIUM - When a terminal-status detecting unit detects a predetermined terminal status with communication over a first mobile communication system being enabled by a first mobile communication unit, a control unit causes a second mobile communication system to start a process of acquiring a second mobile communication system to set communication via the second mobile communication system in an enabled status. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110207428 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A mobile communication system of the present invention includes: a mobile station; a base station wirelessly communicating with the mobile station; and a gateway apparatus connected to the base station and a core network. The base station includes: first transmission means for transmitting a registration message for registering the mobile station in the gateway apparatus; and second transmission means for transmitting a message pertaining to establishment of an emergency call originated by the mobile station. The gateway apparatus includes: first reception means for receiving the registration message from the base station; second reception means for receiving an establishment message pertaining to establishment of the emergency call from the base station; and check means for checking consistency between the registration message and the establishment message. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110212699 | METHODS FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE HAVING AN ADJUNCT DEVICE COUPLED THERETO - A method includes executing a homing application of the handheld wireless communication device for finding at least one personal object coupled to at least one remote wireless device. The homing application includes generating data to present for display on the handheld wireless communication device a graphical user interface that receives an indication of a user to locate the at least one personal object and that generates a location signal in response thereto. The location signal is communicated to an adjunct device via the communication port of the handheld wireless communication device to cause the adjunct device to transmit an RF paging signal to at least one remote wireless device via a short-range wireless transceiver of the adjunct device. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110212700 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY MESSAGES TO A MOBILE DEVICE - The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing emergency messages to a mobile device. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for communicating emergency messages is provided comprising a mobile device comprising an emergency message application and a personal emergency message transceiver, an emergency message control center, wherein the emergency message application is enabled to receive a plurality of emergency messages generated by the emergency message control center. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110212701 | Terminal, chip and method for receiving an emergency broadcast message - A method for receiving an emergency broadcast message comprises the following steps: after receiving multiplex frames, a terminal determines whether there exists an emergency broadcast message according to a frame header of a multiplex frame corresponding to a control channel, and if so, the terminal parses the multiplex frame which corresponds to the control channel and has a multiplex frame identity of 0, to obtain the emergency broadcast message, and displays the obtained emergency broadcast message to a terminal user; while processing the emergency broadcast message, the terminal parses all the multiplex frames, plays mobile telephone TV programs and displays them to the terminal user. To implement the method, a terminal for receiving an emergency broadcast message and a chip for receiving and processing an emergency broadcast message are also disclosed. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110217947 | Mobile Femto-cell in a Wireless Safety Network - This invention provides wireless safety network through the integration of mobile femto-cells (mFAP), into macro-cellular system. Such network provides safety management for students during their travel to and from school through the supervision of handovers between home and mobile femto-cell and the macro-cellular environment as well as supervision of class attendance, emergency function, and other services. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110223879 | Method and Arrangement for Operating a Mobile Battery-Operated Personal Emergency Signal Device - The invention relates to a method for operating a mobile battery-operated personal emergency signal device, wherein a check of the charge of the battery feeding the personal emergency signal device is performed at least in the course of initiating the personal emergency signal device, wherein the operation of the personal emergency signal device is permitted by a central device depending on the result of the check. The invention further relates to an arrangement for performing the method. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110230159 | System and Method for Automatic Storage and Retrieval of Emergency Information - A vehicle communication system includes a computer processor in communication with a memory circuit, a transceiver in communication with the processor and operable to communicate with one or more wireless devices, and one or more storage locations storing one or more pieces of emergency contact information. In this illustrative system, the processor is operable to establish communication with a first wireless device through the transceiver. Upon detection of an emergency event by at least one vehicle based sensor system, the vehicle communication system is operable to contact an emergency operator. The vehicle communication system is further operable to display one or more of the one or more pieces of emergency contact information in a selectable manner. Upon selection of one of the one or more pieces of emergency contact information, the vehicle computing system places a call to a phone number associated with the selected emergency contact. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110230160 | Environmental Monitoring System Which Leverages A Social Networking Service To Deliver Alerts To Mobile Phones Or Devices - A system for remote monitoring of environmental conditions at a site and transmitting alerts to interested parties' mobile devices via a social networking service is described. The system employs a wireless communications device, partially exposed outside a small, metal enclosure, to transmit SMS (text message) alerts to a social networking site. Interested parties, including other devices, receive the alerts by simply subscribing to the ‘user’ device. Thus, no configuration of the device by interested parties is required. Temperature alerts are generated by the device without user-configured or fixed thresholds. A wall-mounted installation of the device conceals the external antenna within the wall cavity. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110230161 | Smartphone emergency alarm - The current invention is an alarm phone device or an alarm system that turns a smart phone into a mobile emergency alarm. The alarm functions like a standard home alarm system in that it emits an audible alarm and contacts a centralized alarm company, which has the appropriate emergency personnel or first responders dispatched. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110230162 | SRVCC EMERGENCY CALL SUPPORT APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - Method and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for SRVCC emergency call support. The method may include receiving, at a mobility switching center, a first message representing a request to handover an emergency communication session from a first network to a second network. The mobile switching center may obtain a value representing an emergency session transfer number. The mobility switching center may also send a second message to the first network. The second message may initiate handover of the emergency communication session from the first network to the second network. The second message may comprise the value representing the emergency session transfer number. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are Receive Session Continuity Data also described. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110230163 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LIMITING COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Techniques for use in a mobile device involve detecting a temperature condition at said device and, in response, operating in a limited communication state for which only emergency communication is permitted. When the mobile device receives a user-initiated communication request, the mobile device inhibits non-emergency communication but permits emergency communication despite the existence of said temperature condition. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110237217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED SAFETY IN A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237218 | MOBILE TERMINALS, AND EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI WARNING SYSTEM - An ETWS according the invention comprises a macro base station, an HeNB, and a mobile terminal ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110244823 | Method To Inform User Equipment To Perform Register Procedure In Wireless Communication System and Related Communication Device - Method for a network requesting a UE to initiate a register procedure includes the network sending a paging message to the UE to request the UE to initiate the register procedure; wherein the UE is in a RRC connected mode, and register state of the UE is invalid due to a network failure. The UE is allowed to acquire specific information other than an ETWS notification, a CMAS notification, or a system information change indicator from the paging message. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244824 | Emergency Call Notification for Network Services - Enhanced services, such as call restriction, call forwarding, anonymous call rejection, and proprietary services, may interfere with an emergency callback potentially preventing the callback from reaching the intended destination. Systems and methods for processing emergency calls to eliminate emergency callback failure in response to an emergency call being disconnected are provided herein. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110250862 | HANDLING OF SEGMENTATION OF ETWS MESSAGES - The transmission of a warning message to a mobile terminal in a mobile communication network is triggered by an emergency event. The mobile terminal is first made aware of the need to receive a warning message by reception of an emergency event notification. The warning message is divided into a plurality of message segments. Each segment is transmitted in a separate paging message over a paging channel to mobile terminals in an idle mode. Information is added to each message segment to enable the mobile terminal to discriminate between segments belonging to different warning messages. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110250863 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF EXPLICIT INDICATION OF CALL FROM EMERGENCY CALL CENTRE - A method in a mobile device includes receiving an incoming call. An emergency signal, associated with an incoming call, is detected. The emergency signal indicates the incoming call is from an emergency call center. Responsive to detecting the emergency signal, the emergency call is automatically answered, and information identifying the incoming call as an emergency call is displayed on the mobile device. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110256842 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BROADCASTING MESSAGES TO SELECTED GROUP(S) OF USERS - There is disclosed a method and apparatus for transmitting a message to at least one group of users selected from a population of the users. The method comprises the steps of assigning to each member of the one group a common characteristic or indication, collecting from each member of the population an address to which the message may be sent, selecting the common characteristic of a group of message recipients and determining therefrom the users of a particular group or groups based upon the selected common characteristic, whereby messages may be quickly and efficiently sent to all of the users of the selected group(s). | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110275342 | EMERGENCY CALL HANDLING WHILE ROAMING - The present invention relates to a method and arrangements in a communications network for handling a signaling relating to an prioritized call from a User Equipment, UE, roaming between a first and a second Base Stations, BS. The call is sent from said UE and received by said second BS. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a roaming request message comprising an indication of priority, transmitting by said second BS an acceptance signal of roaming, said acceptance signal comprising data for said priority call attachment, and receiving acknowledgment signal comprising roaming completed message. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110281544 | System and method for safely blocking mobile communications usages - A system and method for internally controlling a mobile communication system, the mobile communication system internally inhibiting communication of a mobile communication device when the communication device achieves a threshold of predetermined momentum, a motion monitoring routine internal to the mobile communication device initiates with device turn on and periodically updates momentum, inhibiting device usage if motion is sustained, when the motion monitoring routine does not detect device motion above the threshold no inhabitation is deployed and full usage including connection to a cellular network is available, a inhibit safety override is facilitated for emergencies or other circumstances, a time out of inhibit when motion has ceased below the threshold for a sustained period | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281545 | IN-VEHICLE TERMINAL FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION - An emergency notification in-vehicle terminal mountable to a vehicle is disclosed. The in-vehicle terminal is configured to transmit emergency information to a center in response to detection of an occurrence of an emergency situation involving the vehicle. The in-vehicle terminal determines, in response to the detection of the occurrence of the emergency situation, whether the emergency notification in-vehicle terminal is operating by an electric power of a back-up battery. If it is determined that the emergency notification in-vehicle terminal is operating by the electric power of the back-up battery, the in-vehicle terminal transmits a minimum necessary amount of the emergency information to the center. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281546 | System And Method For Making A Call - This application describes a method and system for converting an emergency non-voice communication to a voice communication for transmission to a public safety answering point. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281547 | Method and System for an Automated Dispatch Protocol - A method and system for an automated dispatch protocol are described. Display information may be generated for multiple dispatch schemes that correspond to different types of emergency responses. Once a dispatch scheme is selected, a computer-aided dispatcher (CAD) may generate electronic broadcast instructions that are to be wirelessly transmitted to one or more emergency responders. The dispatch scheme selection may be in response to an input provided by an operator of a viewing station in which the display information is presented. One or more signals may be generated such that the CAD and/or an emergency responder locator can identify the emergency responders to be dispatched. The signals may include incident location information received from an emergency service and/or incident location information computed from coordinate information received from one or more sensors. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281548 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING EMERGENCY SERVICES OF MOBILITY-RESTRICTED MOBILE STATION - A method, an apparatus, and a system for managing emergency services of a mobility-restricted Mobile Station (MS) are disclosed. The method includes: an Anchor-Service Flow Authorization entity (A-SFA) obtains emergency service information or an Emergency Service Flag (ES_Flag), where the emergency service information or the ES_Flag serves as an indication of providing emergency services for the mobility-restricted Mobile Station (MS); constructs, according to the emergency service information or the ES_Flag, an emergency service indicator in an MS context maintained by the A-SFA; and sends a Path Registration Request (Path_Reg_Req) to a Base Station (BS), where the Path_Reg_Req carries the ES_Flag if what is obtained is the ES_Flag; or, if what is obtained is the emergency service information, generates the ES_Flag according to the emergency service indicator or emergency service information, and adds the generated ES_Flag into the Path_Reg_Req. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281549 | SINGLE NUMBER PRESENTATION FOR DUAL-MODE PHONES - Providing a single number presentation to the party called by a dual-mode phone. The operation of the cellular side of a dual-mode phone is altered such that when the user attempts to place an outgoing call using the cellular phone, the call is redirected to a preprogrammed incoming phone number associated with the enterprise. When the enterprise PBX answers this call, the dual-mode phone transmits the desired number to the enterprise PBX. The enterprise PBX then places the call to the desired number, and in the process transmits the caller-id information assigned to the dual-mode phone. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110287733 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES TO A MOBILE VEHICLE - Methods for providing emergency service to a mobile vehicle are disclosed herein. One method involves monitoring a network country code broadcast from a communications network provider and comparing the network country code with a list of country codes stored in the telematics unit. This method further includes determining where to direct an emergency call by the telematics unit based on the comparing. Another method involves notifying a telematics service provider of a need for emergency services and, in response to a denial for the services, monitoring the network country code broadcast and comparing the network country code with the list of country codes to determine where to direct the emergency call. Yet another method involves notifying a telematics service provider of a need for emergency services and, in response to a denial for the services, automatically notifying another service provider of the same. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287734 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, LOCATED AREA MANAGEMENT DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A communication control device | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287735 | Method and device for receiving emergency broadcasting messages - The present invention discloses a method for receiving emergency broadcasting messages. The method comprises that: when the terminal acquires periodically from the information header of the multimedia broadcasting service information that there is a new emergency broadcasting message needed to be received, it parses the emergency broadcasting message from the multimedia broadcasting control information; alternatively, under the scene that the terminal receives the multimedia broadcasting service information, when the terminal acquires from the information header of the service information that there is a new emergency broadcasting message queue needed to be received, it parses the emergency broadcasting message from the multimedia broadcasting control information. The present invention discloses a communication mobile terminal for receiving emergency broadcasting messages. The present invention enables the terminal to open the logic channels periodically to receive all emergency broadcasting messages punctually and effectively prevents the high power consumption and resource wasting in the course of reception. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287736 | METHODS FOR IN-BAND SIGNALING THROUGH ENHANCED VARIABLE-RATE CODECS - Improvements are disclosed for in-band signaling, i.e., transmission of data in a voice channel of a digital wireless network during a voice call session. A family of narrow-band signaling methods, some employing tapered waveforms, is disclosed to successfully pass data-carrying signals through the low-bit rate modes of the EVRC-B vocoder commonly used in CDMA wireless channels. These features can be used in cell phones or other wireless communication devices, including automotive applications. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110294456 | ADAPTIVE QUALITY OF SERVICE FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to adaptive quality of service for a wireless communication device. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294457 | Status monitoring method and system - A method for monitoring the status of a subject, the method including storing, at a monitoring station, information relating to the status of the subject, communicating a request from a first communication means associated with the monitoring station to a second communication means associated with the subject; and either communicating a response from the second communication means to the first communication means before a predetermined period of time has elapsed, or, in the absence of a timely response, updating the stored status to an alert condition. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294458 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR HANDLING DETACHMENT PROCEDURES UPON EXPIRATION OF CLOSED SUBSCRIBER GROUP (CSG) SUBSCRIPTION - A mobile communication device with a wireless module and a controller module is provided. The mobile communication device is attached to a service network via a cellular station for a non-emergency service, wherein the cellular station is associated with a Closed Subscriber Group (CSG). The controller module determines whether an emergency service is ongoing and initiates a detachment request message of the non-emergency service to the service network via the cellular station, only when no emergency service is ongoing. The wireless module transmits the detachment request message to the service network via the cellular station. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294459 | WIRELESS TERMINAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a wireless terminal device and a method of controlling the same, which can receive a broadcast message transmitted from a base station, without increasing the load on a base station that refuses location registration and on the communication line thereof. The cellular telephone device includes: a search unit that searches for a base station, from which a signal can be received; and a reception control unit in which, in a case in which location registration was not permitted in all of the base stations found, the reception control unit performs synchronous processing for a reception signal from one of the base stations in which location registration was not permitted, without performing location registration, and enters a reception stand-by state for a broadcast message from the one of the base stations. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294460 | Wireless Gateway, System and Method for Automatic Call-For-Help - A wireless gateway, a system and a method supporting automatic call-for-help includes a wireless gateway which connects to a fixed line such as a fixed telephone. When a medical monitoring equipment detects an abnormal state of a patient, it notifies the wireless gateway. The wireless gateway then automatically dials the preset telephone number such as the number of an emergency center via the connected fixed line, or a mobile telephone in a short-range wireless connection to the wireless gateway automatically dials the number. Using the wireless gateway connected to a fixed telephone as location means solves the problem that existing location measures, like GPS, require high maintenance cost and cannot be used within buildings. In addition, the location information of a fixed telephone is accurate, which makes the present invention suitable for patient at home and in specific situations. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110300824 | Panic Message Delivery System and Method for Mobile Devices - A system and method is disclosed for sending a panic message. Specifically, a program that monitors inputs devices runs on a mobile device. A series of inputs from the one or more input devices of a mobile device is received. The series of inputs can be computed to a unique sequence associated with a function. Then, a function is executed if the combination of inputs matches the unique sequence. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300825 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY RELATED SERVICES VIA A BROADBAND GATEWAY - Aspects of a method and system for providing emergency-related services via a broadband gateway are provided. In this regard, a broadband gateway may receive one or more emergency notification messages, generate one or more alert messages in response to the received emergency notification message(s), and communicate the alert message(s) to the electronic device(s). Accordingly, each of the one or more alert messages may be formatted for communication to a corresponding one or corresponding ones of the one or more electronic devices. The emergency notification message(s) may be generated by an emergency services provider in response to an emergency. The emergency services provider may send a notification message to the broadband gateway device upon determining that the broadband gateway device, a person associated with the broadband gateway device, and/or a location associated with the broadband gateway device meets particular criteria. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110306316 | REESTABLISHMENT OF AN RRC CONNECTION FOR AN EMERGENCY CALL IN AN LTE NETWORK - A mobile device initiates an RRC connection reestablishment procedure or a cell update procedure for an emergency call after experiencing a failure condition in an LTE network environment. The mobile device establishes an RRC connection with an acceptable cell to originate an emergency call. The mobile device detects a failure condition, such as a radio link failure, which disrupts the RRC connection. The mobile device searches for available cells that it may reestablish the RRC connection with, but can only find acceptable cells. The mobile device may initiate an RRC connection reestablishment procedure with an acceptable cell. The mobile device may also only attempt to reestablish the RRC connection with a cell that is part of a PLMN that the original acceptable cell was also a part of. The mobile device may also enter an RRC_IDLE mode upon detecting a failure condition. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110312296 | Prioritization of Emergency SMS Messages - A method and apparatus for delivering emergency SMS messages minimizes processing delays and to ensure delivery of SMS message even when SMS services are otherwise unavailable to a mobile station. New message type indicators are defined to indicate messages that contain emergency SMS data to significantly increases the chances that a message will be delivered even when the network is congested. Also, new service type is defined for emergency SMS messages to remove many of the restrictions that could prevent a message from being delivered. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110319048 | EMERGENCY ALERT DEVICE WITH SILENT GPS AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES - An emergency alert device with tactile features to allow a user to discretely report an emergency without the need to look at the device is disclosed. The device may include a body with a cover. A processor, an antenna, and a battery may be located within the body. At least one button may be located under the cover for protection. The button may have a tactile feature corresponding to an emergency service, such that a user can identify the desired emergency service by touch. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319049 | System for Managing an Aircraft-Oriented Emergency Services Call in an Airborne Wireless Cellular Network - The Aircraft Emergency Services Call Management System enables the unique identification of each passenger wireless device in use in an aircraft and the corresponding identification of the passenger associated with the passenger wireless device. This passenger wireless device registration data is stored as database entries in a ground-based Automatic Location Identification (ALI) database which associates each aircraft with its registered passenger wireless devices. The origination of an emergency services call by any registered passenger wireless device results in the call being routed to a serving Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) where the passenger is connected to an emergency services operator. Since the aircraft flight crew and cabin crew are the only personnel on site that can be relied upon to provide some sort of emergency services response, they are included in the emergency services call. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319050 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A MOBILE STATION TO ENHANCE THE PROBABILITY OF SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY CALL COMPLETION AND SUCCESSFUL CALLBACK FROM EMERGENCY SERVICE CENTRE - A method and apparatus for enhancing the probability of a successful emergency call completion and emergency callback on a mobile station in a network, the method comprising the steps of: during an emergency call attempt, monitoring whether the mobile station has received a non-voice service request from the network and, if yes, ignoring the non-voice service request. Further, during a callback period, monitoring whether the mobile station has received a service request from the network and, if yes, ignoring the service request if the service request is a non-voice service request that is anything but a position location service request. Further, during a callback period, monitoring whether a user attempts to initiate a non-voice service request that is anything but a position location service request, and if yes ignoring the non-voice service request. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120003952 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION FROM A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A system and method enabling a mobile device user in an emergency to alert multiple parties to secure assistance. Using an enabled mobile communication device, a user is able to select a pre-configured emergency alert by actuating a button or icon presented on the mobile communication device. Depending on the pre-configuration, upon actuation of the alert an email is sent to a designated recipient, a phone call is placed to a designated recipient, a pre-recorded voice mail is played, and/or a text message is sent to a designated recipient. Once the emergency has passed, the user can cancel the alert which notifies the recipients of the alert messages that everything is back to normal. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120003953 | EMERGENCY CALL DEVICE - An emergency call device which can be used to automatically detect and report criminal incidents. The device has a digital camera and/or a microphone having electronics interacting therewith for optically and/or acoustically recording events. An antenna having electronics interacting therewith for capturing dedicated geographic coordinates and establishing a radio connection to a remotely located station and for automatically transmitting information thereto, and an optical and/or acoustic signal device, which optically and/or acoustically highlights the function of the emergency call device at the site of the emergency call device, started by a simple push of a button. The emergency call device is part of a band to be worn on the body of a human. With an outer housing part and an inner housing part that can be telescoped therefrom. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120003954 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDITIONALLY ATTEMPTING AN EMERGENCY CALL SETUP - A system and method are provided for a communications device to conditionally attempt an emergency call setup The communications device maintains at least one condition for attempting emergency call setups. Upon receiving a message prompting an emergency call setup, the communications device attempts the emergency call setup only if any of the at least one conditions is satisfied. The at least one condition is defined such that the communications device does not erroneously attempt to establish an emergency call when there is no emergency. The at least one condition might for example include whether the message prompting the emergency call setup indicates a message source that is trusted by the user of the mobile device. A system and method are also provided for a communications network to block at least some of the messages from being delivered to their target communications device. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120015620 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, BASE STATION, GATEWAY APPARATUS, CORE NETWORK APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A mobile communication system includes a mobile station, a base station that communicates wirelessly with the mobile station, a gateway apparatus that connects the base station to a core network, and a core network apparatus that is arranged in the core network. The base station includes a control unit that includes, in a message, information indicating that the mobile station has originated a call as an emergency call, and a transmission unit that transmits the message to the core network apparatus. In addition, the core network apparatus includes a reception unit that receives the message that was transmitted from the base station. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120021714 | Method Of Network Paging User Equipment For Error Recovery In Wireless Communication System and Related Communication Device - A method of a network paging a user equipment for error recovery in a wireless communication system when a network failure occurs includes the network sending a paging message to the user equipment according to an IMSI or an IMEI of the user equipment registered to the network in the attach procedure before the network failure. When the user equipment does not have the IMSI, the network uses the IMEI of the user equipment for paging the user equipment for error recovery. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021715 | Method of Handling Emergency Session And Related Communication Device - A method of handling emergency session for a mobile device in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises having an ongoing PS (packet switched) emergency session; not initiating a PS detach procedure when SIM (subscriber identity module) contact is lost; and keeping the ongoing PS emergency session active and not initiating an activation procedure. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021716 | Systems and Methods for Providing Updated Mobile Station Location Estimates to Emergency Services Providers - A wireless communication system, including apparatuses and methods, for handling emergency calls from wireless communication devices to emergency services providers and for automatically providing updated location estimates for the wireless communication devices to during such emergency calls absent any request therefor. The updated location estimates are generally provided in response to a detected occurrence of a triggering event within the wireless communication system. In the exemplary embodiments, such triggering events include the passage of a pre-determined threshold period of time and the handover of an emergency call between cells or sectors of the wireless communication system in response to movement of the wireless communication device from which the emergency call is being made. Further, according to at least one exemplary embodiment, the wireless communication system may selectively limit the provision of updated location estimates based on whether movement of a wireless communication device is substantial or insubstantial. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120028597 | OVERRIDING VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS - A system and method for controlling calls in a vehicle during an emergency situation that includes identifying an emergency situation and placing a voice call or a data call to the vehicle in response to the emergency situation. If the placed call cannot be connected because the vehicle has another call in progress, then an SMS message is sent to the vehicle which contains a command used by the vehicle to interrupt the in-progress call. This enables a call center or public safety personnel to obtain remote access in emergency situations, such as when the vehicle location needs to be determined or an occupant of the vehicle is contacted. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028598 | Privacy-Related Requests for an IMS Emergency Session - A network component is provided that includes a processor configured, upon the network component receiving an IMS (Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem) emergency call from a user equipment (UE) | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120034897 | REAL TIME TEXT MESSAGING METHOD AND DEVICE - Embodiments include communication devices and texting methods performed by communication devices. When the communication device detects that a text session has been initiated with a potential real time text (RTT) destination specified as a destination for text messages transmitted by the communication device, the communication device automatically transitions into an RTT transmission mode. While in the RTT transmission mode, text messages may be communicated to the destination using an RTT protocol. A response system may be configured to communicate with the communication device, while the communication device is in the RTT transmission mode. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034898 | Method of Handling Emergency Sessions and Related Communication Device - A method for handling an emergency session for a network in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises having an emergency context for a mobile device corresponding to the emergency session; not deactivating the emergency context for the mobile device when the network does not allocate radio resources to the emergency context; and preserving the emergency context. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034899 | COMMUNICATION METHOD AND MOBILE STATION - A communication method in a mobile station includes the steps of placing the mobile station in a self mode; and allowing the mobile station to receive a radio wave during the self mode. The communication method may further includes the steps of receiving broadcast information during the self mode; accepting a request for originating a call during the self mode; determining whether the call is an emergency call; and originating the call, when the call is an emergency call. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120064854 | METHOD FOR REQUESTING EMERGENCY SERVICE AT MOBILE STATION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method for requesting an emergency service to a base station and a mobile station using the same are disclosed. During initial network entry, a mobile station may transmit an emergency message to a base station using an emergency Flow Identifier (FID), and receive from the base station information about resources allocated according to a default service flow parameter predefined for the emergency service by the base station. The mobile station may transmit to the base station a ranging request message including an emergency service indicator indicating an emergency service request, and receive from the base station a ranging response message including an emergency FID allocated by the BS as a response to the emergency service request. The emergency FID is the emergency FID received in the ranging response message. If the default service flow parameter is not predefined for the emergency service, the mobile station may establish an emergency service flow by a Dynamic Service Addition (DSA) transaction with the base station. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120071128 | MULTIMEDIA EMERGENCY SERVICES - A system and method for remotely controlling one or more monitoring devices in a user's household in the event of emergency so as to more productively monitor the emergency situation on a real-time basis. The monitoring devices may include a number of multimedia instruments such as a telephone with an answering machine, a computer with a built-in digital camera, a video recording device, a cellular phone with an integrated digital camera, etc. An emergency service provider may remotely activate the monitoring devices in the user's vicinity upon receiving an emergency help request from the user, and receive the information sent by the monitoring devices to enable the service personnel to plan appropriate response to the emergency at hand. Such an arrangement allows for better monitoring of the user's vicinity in an emergency situation without the need for prolonged user participation in narrating or describing the emergency situation. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120077454 | Emergency Override Of Battery Discharge Protection - An apparatus, system and method for overriding battery discharge protection in a mobile communication device in the presence of an emergency communication. The method of overriding battery discharge protection in a mobile communication device comprises determining a measured battery voltage; determining an excess battery discharge condition, wherein further battery discharge will result in an impaired ability to recharge a battery; detecting an emergency communication state; disabling battery discharge protection in response to the emergency communication state; and continuing discharge of the battery. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120077455 | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION AND DISPATCHING SYSTEM - An emergency communication and dispatching system has an operating console and a plurality of 2-way radios. 2-way radios are carried separately by the staff on duty and communicated with the operating console or other staff. Of which, the operating console could receive the event information and pictures from the reporting source and transmit them to the 2-way radio of any staff, while a camera could be used by the staff to take the pictures at the scenes. The 2-way radio is used to transmit the pictures and position data to the operating console or the receiver of other staff, so as to improve the communication and execution efficiency of public security or military personnel. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120077456 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR HANDLING OF AN EQUIVALENT PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK (PLMN) LIST - A mobile communication device with a wireless module and a controller module is provided. The wireless module performs wireless transmissions and receptions to and from a service network. The controller module obtains a list of Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs) equivalent to each other when attached to the service network for emergency bearer services via the wireless module, and not stores the list in response to a power-off of the mobile communication device. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120083237 | FALL DETECTION SYSTEM USING A COMBINATION OF ACCELEROMETER, AUDIO INPUT AND MAGNETOMETER - A wearable device for detecting a user state is disclosed. The wearable device includes an accelerometer for measuring an acceleration of a user, a magnetometer for measuring a magnetic field associated with the user's change of orientation, a microphone for receiving audio, a memory for storing the audio, and at least one processor communicatively connected to the accelerometer, the magnetometer, the microphone, and the memory. The processor is identified to declare a measured acceleration as a suspected user state, and to categorize the suspected user state based on the stored audio as one of an activity of daily life (ADL), a confirmed user state, or an inconclusive event. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083238 | Method of Handling Network Initiated Detach Procedure - A method of handling a detach procedure initiated by a network, for a mobile device in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a signaling request from the network to perform a re-attach procedure, performing the detach procedure, and performing an attach procedure for an emergency bearer service after a completion of the detach procedure, if the mobile device had had a packet data network (PDN) connection for the emergency bearer service. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083239 | BROADCAST INFORMATION NOTIFICATION METHOD AND NETWORK NODE - A broadcast information notification method according to the present invention includes: starting to repeatedly transmit, at a network node, a broadcast message irrespective of transmission timing of a paging message, when the network node is instructed to notify a mobile station of the broadcast information; receiving, at the mobile station, a broadcast message reception parameter by using a parameter specified by the paging message transmitted by the network node at a predetermined timing; receiving, at the mobile station, a receivable broadcast message by using the received broadcast message reception parameter; and performing, at the mobile station, processing corresponding to the broadcast information. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120088466 | Critical health information profile and emergency communication system - A microprocessor-based emergency response communication system used to call and communicate with the 9-1-1 operator and also allows emergency responder's immediate access to a user's Critical Health Information Profile stored in the device at the point and location of crisis. The device is used to create individual Critical Health Information Profiles which is Health Level-7 compliant enabling it to seamlessly communicate with major hospital networks worldwide. This functional capability provides a system that can retrieve and transmit user-stored personal and health information by emergency responders at the point of care. The emergency responder can access the customer's Critical Health Information Profile database, review the data for pertinent information and then transmit that data to a designated receiving hospital or medical center. The device provides an electronic means of dialing and communicating directly with the 9-1-1 operator. A wireless remote transmitter unit can be activated from the wireless transmitter or the base unit to dial and connect with the 9-1-1 operator, broadcast a canned message with or without a personal-recorded message, and personally communicate with the 9-1-1 operator through a two-way speakerphone system. The device contains software enabling the user and medical personnel the ability to input, store, retrieve and analyze the user's vital sign data and other pertinent health information. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120094627 | EMERGENCY CALL SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method and a system for managing an emergency call between a terminal and a network by using a non-access stratum protocol in a mobile communication network. A method for providing an emergency call service by a terminal in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: enabling the terminal to transmit an access request message including an emergency call identifier to a mobility management entity; enabling the terminal to attempt to authenticate the mobility management entity after the step of transmitting the access request message; enabling the terminal to receive an access grant message including the emergency call identifier from the mobility management entity; and enabling the terminal which receives the access grant message, to provide an emergency call service through the mobility management entity. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the emergency call is enabled. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120094628 | Detecting a Transport Emergency Event and Directly Enabling Emergency Services - The present invention provides a system and method that provides a standardized and portable automatic emergency event notification, or AEEN, device which detects a vehicle or other transport emergency event and then automatically and directly dials 911 emergency services and further provides the 911 operator with important information pertaining to the emergency event. Ordinary transport owners may readily install the AEEN device of the present invention into their vehicle or other transport. The AEEN device does not involve a subscription service and the device cellphone which places the 911 call does not require activation on a wireless service network. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120094629 | SERVICE PROCESSING METHOD, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a service processing method, a communication device, and a communication system. The service processing method includes: receiving a request message initiated by a user equipment (UE); and changing a current default bearer of the UE according to the received request message, to a bearer corresponding to a service that the UE needs to obtain in a current serving cell. The communication device includes: a generating unit, configured to generate a request message, where the request message carries information indicating a service required by a UE; and a sending unit, configured to send the request message generated by the generating unit to a network side, where the network side changes a current default bearer of the UE according to the information carried in the request message, to a bearer corresponding to a service that the UE needs to obtain in a current serving cell. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120100823 | METHOD, SYSTEM, NETWORK SIDE DEVICE, AND UE OF MANAGING CSG MEMBERSHIP - The present invention discloses a method, system, network side device, and UE of managing CSG membership. The method includes: detecting, by a network side, a change of CSG membership of a UE when the UE camps on a CSG cell and establishes a default bearer; and when detecting the change of the CSG membership of the UE, triggering, by the network, a Detach procedure between the network side and the UE by using an existing path between the network side and the UE, and indicating state information about the CSG membership of the UE, where the state information is used to instruct the UE to perform an operation with respect to the change of the CSG membership according to the state information. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120108196 | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION RECOGNITION - Emergency communication initiated from an internet protocol enabled device may be recognized and established. An address representative of a designated recipient with which communication is to be established may be provided to a first communication service operating on the internet protocol enabled device, such as a wireless mobile device. The communication may be a non-voice communication or a voice communication. The communication may be determined to be indicative of an emergency. The communication may be established with a recipient associated with the designated recipient address via a second communication service operating on the internet protocol enabled device and a predetermined network upon the communication being indicative of an emergency. The predetermined network may provide the communication between the internet protocol enabled device and the recipient securely. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108197 | RADIO BASE STATION AND METHOD - A radio base station in a first mobile communication system is disclosed. The radio base station includes a radio communication unit; a network communication unit; and a determining unit. If a massage received by the network communication unit from a switching station indicates that a mobile station is requesting a service which is not provided in the first mobile communication system but which is provided in, a second mobile communication system and it is determined by the determining unit that a handover to the second mobile communication system cannot be conducted, the network communication unit requests the switching station to release a connection with the mobile station. Then the radio communication unit reports to the mobile station that the connection should be released in accordance with an instruction from the switching station. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120115430 | Mobile Device Having An Emergency Mode - Disclosed is an apparatus and method to locate a mobile device in an emergency situation. The mobile device includes a display device, a user interface to receive an emergency mode request from a user, and a processor. The processor may be configured to execute instructions to implement an emergency mode process based upon the receipt of the emergency mode request from the user. The emergency mode process is implemented to: monitor received signals to locate a base station, wherein, once a base station is located, a short emergency message is transmitted to the base station including the location of the mobile device. The emergency mode process is further implemented to: monitor received signals to receive an acknowledgement signal from the base station; and reduce a plurality of first non-essential functions of the mobile device to reduce power consumption. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120115431 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING EMERGENCY STATUS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and an apparatus handle an emergency in a wireless communication system. A method of a serving Base Station (BS) for detecting an emergency in a wireless communication system includes receiving an emergency call signal from Mobile Stations (MSs) in a cell; determining whether the number of the received emergency call signals exceeds a threshold number of times; when the number of the received emergency call signals exceeds the threshold number of times, detecting an emergency of a BS; and transmitting a message indicating the emergency to an MS in the cell. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120115432 | SUPPORT IN HSS FOR EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - A home subscriber server (HSS) and method are described herein for supporting an emergency telecommunication service (e.g., Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS)). In one embodiment, the HSS and the method are adapted to selectively provide telecommunication access to subscribers of an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) by associating different user priority values with different network condition statuses, where a network condition status may be a congestion level or a disaster relief emergency status. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120122418 | Methods, Systems, and Products for Security Systems - Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for notification of alarms in security systems. A packetized alarm message is received from a security system associated with a network address. The network address is associated to a notification address. A communication to the notification address is initiated to alert of an alarm from a security system. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120129482 | ENABLING EMERGENCY CALL BACK TO A USER DEVICE - Emergency call backs may be placed to a user device in a manner that bypasses certain features (e.g., call forwarding) that may be enabled by the device. A method may include receiving an emergency call from a user device; and creating, in response to the emergency call, an emergency session associated with the user device, where the creating includes forwarding the call to a public safety access point (PSAP) server that handles emergency calls. The method may further include receiving a call, such as an emergency call back call, destined for the user device; determining that the emergency session has not expired when an elapse time associated with the emergency session is less than a threshold; and forwarding, to the user device, the call, as a return call from the PSAP server, based on the determination that the emergency session has not expired. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129483 | Method and system for a home NodeB of hybrid access mode to obtain the access mode of a user equipment - A Method and a system for a Home NodeB (HNB) of Hybrid Access Mode to obtain the access mode of a User Equipment (UE) are provided by the present disclosure. During the registering process of the UE, a Home NodeB Gateway (HNB GW) determines the access membership of the UE according to the capability, the register reason of the UE and the access mode of the HNB itself, and transmits the access mode of the UE to the HNB. The method of the present disclosure enables the HNB of Hybrid Access Mode to differentiate subscribers from non-subscribers, therefore ensuing that users of different memberships (Close/Open) are processed differently, so that HNB can realize indeed to process services of different UEs corresponding to different Quality of Service (QoSes). | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129484 | EMERGENCY WIRELESS CONNECTION SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY WIRELESS CONNECTION METHOD - An emergency wireless connection system which operates as a normal information terminal in normal times and operates as a terminal to send and receive emergency information in emergency situation includes a line detection unit which detects an emergency communication network capable of communicating when emergency situation occurs, and a control unit which makes the emergency wireless connection system conform to a procedure of the emergency communication network based on channel information of the emergency communication network detected by the line detection unit. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129485 | MEDICAL DATA ACCESS SYSTEM - In order to access a user's medical data (DonM) saved within a mobile terminal (TM) of the user which has transmitted an emergency call to a call center (CA) over a telecommunications network (RT), the mobile terminal transmits an identifier (IdU) of the user to the call center, which assigns an authorized person to the user and transmits an identifier (IdP) of the authorized person and the users identifier (IdU) to a communication server (SC). The server generates a key (Ku) based on the authorized person's identifier and on the users identifier and transmits the key to the mobile terminal (TM) and to a terminal (TC) of the authorized person, in order to unlock access to the medical data (DonM) by way of the key (Ku). | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120135701 | Method and system for paging an emergency service user - The present disclosure discloses a method for paging an emergency service user. When a mobility management unit is configured to support the paging optimization in a core network, the mobility management unit does not perform paging optimization when a UE has an emergency bearer service. That is to say, a paging message is sent to all base stations (including the CSG-mode home base station that does not authorize the UE) in the paging tracking list registered by the UE. A core network gateway can notify the mobility management unit of whether the UE has an emergency bearer service. Alternatively, the mobility management unit configured to use the paging optimization, after learning that the service data is to be sent to the UE, checks the current service type of the UE to determine whether the UE has an emergency bearer service. Accordingly, the present disclosure further discloses a system for paging an emergency service user. The present disclosure solves the problem that the mobility management unit and home base station gateway using the paging optimization cannot page the UE which uses the emergency service, so as to increase the success rate of establishing communications and improve the user experience. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120135702 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, EMERGENCY NOTICE RECEPTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING EMERGENCY NOTICE RECEPTION PROGRAM - The present invention provides a mobile communication terminal that enables notification of some kind of information regarding an emergency notice to a user when a part of data composing the emergency notice message can be received. The mobile communication terminal operates in compliance with a wireless system of | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120142305 | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION USING IMAGES - There are disclosed methods that enable a user in an emergency situation to capture an image (such as a picture image or a video image) and transmit the image to an emergency authority (such as a PSAP) and/or to another party. In some embodiments, these operations can be performed while the user equipment and/or a Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) inserted into the user equipment are in a locked condition. Devices and systems are also disclosed for performing the methods, as well as a computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed, perform the methods. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120142306 | Priority Communications in a Shared Access Telecommunications Network - Described herein are systems and techniques that can coordinate priority communications for the users of one telecommunications network relative to the users of other such networks. This may be useful in emergency situations where one of the networks comprises a public services entity, which may from time to time demand priority communications in order to efficiently respond to urgent situations. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120142307 | BROADCAST ALERTING MESSAGE AGGREGATOR/GATEWAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A message processing system and method providing a broadcast message to a plurality of user devices located within a geographically defined broadcast target area, the system including a broadcast service bureau communicatively coupled for receiving from a broadcast agent access system providing a broadcast request from an originating broadcast agent associated one broadcast agent message origination systems; the received broadcast request includes a broadcast agent identification, the geographically defined broadcast target area, and a broadcast message, the broadcast service bureau verifying the broadcast request as a function of the broadcast agent identification including an authority of the originating broadcast agent to send the broadcast message to the broadcast target area; the broadcast service bureau processing the verified broadcast request for transmission to one or more broadcast message networks providing broadcast message alerting service to at least a portion of the broadcast target area. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120142308 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING EMERGENCY CALL IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL - Disclosed is a device and a method for processing an emergency call in a portable terminal regardless of a SIM card activated by a user's selection. The device includes a plurality of SIM cards, and a controller to make a control so that a SIM card capable of performing a communication service is automatically switched and the emergency call is transmitted when an emergency call transmission is generated. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120142309 | INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, EMERGENCY USE DEVICE, AND PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An information processing system includes an emergency use device and a portable communication device. The emergency use device includes an identification information storage section which stores identification information indicating a usage state and a transmitting section which transmits the identification information stored in the identification information storage section in response to a request from the portable communication device. The portable communication device includes a personal information storage section which stores personal emergency information, a communication section which communicates with the emergency use device, and a communication section which transmits the personal emergency information to a predetermined organization which is allowed to read the personal emergency information stored in the storage section when identification information indicating that the emergency use device is used is received from the emergency use device. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120149323 | BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE PHONE SYSTEMS - A battery backup system for use with vehicle telematics electronics includes a phone module configured for operation by the vehicle telematics electronics. The system further includes a battery module configured to provide power to the phone module and a circuit configured to determine that backup power is needed. The circuit causes the battery module to provide the backup power to the phone module for completing a transmission via the phone module. The battery module can provide the backup power to the phone module without providing operating power to the vehicle telematics electronics. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120149324 | PROVISION OF TEXT MESSAGES TO EMERGENCY CALL TAKERS - Concurrent text and voice communications can be maintained with an emergency call taker. An application executing on a mobile communications device in conjunction with a network gateway provide voice communication as well as an interactive Short Messaging System (SMS) session with a public safety answering point (PSAP). The gateway correlates and manages SMS messages with the PSAP and the mobile device. As such, a virtual session is generated over a traffic channel, that provides the advantages of a voice call as well as allowing text based communications. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120157032 | MOBILE PHONE/DOCKING STATION EMERGENCY CALL ROUTING - A client application installed at a mobile device determines whether the mobile device is docked in a docking station. The client application receives an indication of an emergency call being placed by a user of the mobile device. The client application selectively routes the emergency call either through a wired network or a wireless network based on whether the mobile device is docked in the docking station. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120157033 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING WAIT TIME IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for improving wait time in a wireless communication system are disclosed. The method includes receiving a message indicating an eWaitTime at a user equipment (UE), entering a wait time period corresponding to the eWaitTime, and does not initiate a connection request with a specific cause during the wait time period, and considering the wait time period finished upon receiving a paging message that pages the UE. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120157034 | ALARM SYSTEM WITH TWO-WAY VOICE - Techniques are described for establishing a two-way voice communication session with an alarm system. The alarm system may establish a two-way voice communication session with an operator associated with a monitoring service that provides monitoring services for alarm events detected by the alarm system. The alarm system also may establish a two-way voice communication session with a notification recipient that is interested in receiving notifications associated with events detected by the alarm system. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120164967 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY CALLS TO A DISABLED ENDPOINT DEVICE - The present invention enables the remote activation of a device by a packet-switched service, e.g., VoIP network service for the purposes of receiving calls identified as urgent from a pre-identified calling party when the device is disabled. The present invention enables registered users to select the calling parties they wish to receive emergency calls from. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120171982 | Medical Data Acquisition and Provision - A computer-implemented method includes determining a user account associated with a vehicle occupant. The method also includes detecting the presence of at least one active monitoring device. The method further includes determining an association between the active monitoring device and the user account and periodically downloading device information from the active monitoring device to a vehicle computing system. Finally, the method includes storing downloaded device information in association with the user account. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171983 | HANDLING EMERGENCY CALLS ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There are disclosed techniques for handling emergency calls in an electronic device, such as a mobile telephone. For example, in one embodiment, upon receipt of a request at the user-interface of the device to terminate an emergency call, the device first requests confirmation that the call should be terminated. In another embodiment, once the emergency call is terminated, if an incoming call request is subsequently received within a predetermined period of time, the device establishes a voice connection with the incoming caller regardless of whether the device is instructed to establish the voice connection. In another embodiment, once the emergency call is terminated, the device remains operable to receive a subsequent incoming call regardless of whether the device is instructed otherwise. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171984 | HELP MESSAGE TRANSMISSION METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD - The disclosure provides a help message transmission method and an electronic device implementing the method. The electronic device stores a reference value and a phonebook, which records a plurality of phone numbers of contacts and places of registration of SIM cards associated with the phone numbers. The method includes steps: sensing an action and generating a sensed signal, analyzing the sensed signal and generating a characteristic parameter value of the action, evaluating whether the characteristic parameter value reaches the reference value, if yes, acquiring a position information of the electronic device and at least one phone number whose place of registration covers the position of the electronic device from the phonebook according to the position information, generating a help message according to the position information and the phone number, and sending a wireless signal of the help message to the at least one phone number. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171985 | Method of Handling an emergency bearer service for Mobile Station - A method of handling an emergency bearer service for a mobile station is disclosed. The mobile station comprises a terminal adaptor and a terminal equipment. The method comprises the terminal adaptor indicating a first registration status for an emergency bearer service to the terminal equipment of the mobile station. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171986 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPORTING EMERGENCY IN CALL STATE IN PORTABLE WIRELESS TERMINAL - A method and apparatus for providing telephone conversation information with a called party in a call state to a third party on a network is disclosed. The method comprises acquiring a telephone conversation voice corresponding to a keyword in a call state and transmitting a message regarding a declaration of an emergency to a third party. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171987 | SMOKE OR FIRE ALARMS - The present invention provides a battery-powered smoke/fire alarm unit which comprises a housing accommodating: at least a first battery; a smoke/fire detector linked to an audible alarm powered by the first battery; a telecommunications unit; and a switch responsive to triggering of the alarm to then connect the telecommunications unit to the first battery or to a second battery in the housing to thence power the telecommunications unit to send a warning message. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120178402 | Optimized Limited Service Acquisition in a Multiple Subscription Device - Mobile devices, such as a dual standby global phone, can have multiple subscriptions to access different radio access technologies, such as Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technologies. A selective scanning utility recognizes that emergency calls can be processed in any active subscription rather than being independently invoked to obtain a plurality of ways to make an emergency call. The utility limits service acquisition to just one of all active subscriptions in device, thereby achieving the objective of staying camped for limited service without needing to perform cell selection on emergency call origination on a secondary subscription at the cost of battery service. For single-radio devices, this solution also increases the availability of the first selected cell by avoiding the need to tune away for cell selection on the secondary subscription. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178403 | EMERGENCY CALL REDIRECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for connecting a caller to an alternate telephone number, such as 911, when a call to a private response center does not result in immediate assistance. In one example, when the call to the private response center does not connect, the communications device used to make the call may prompt the user to indicate that the call relates to an emergency, and the communications device may call the emergency services telephone number. Failure to connect may result when the call does not connect to a receiving party, or upon failure to timely reach a customer service representative. In another example, the call to the private response center may connect, but the private response center may signal the communications device that the call will not be handled immediately. The communications device may then prompt the user to indicate whether an alternate telephone number should be called. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178404 | EMERGENCY CALL RETURN SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for enabling communication between a service provider and a telephone user in conjunction with a call placed by the user. A call from the user to a particular telephone number, for example an emergency services number, is detected, and a notification is sent to a preselected recipient indicating that the call has been placed. The preselected recipient may be, for example, a private response center operated by a provider of personal health or other services to the user. A predetermined delay time may be allowed to elapse before the preselected recipient is notified of the call to the emergency services number. The preselected recipient may place a second call in reaction to the notification, for example the preselected recipient may call the user on his or her telephone. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178405 | EMERGENCY CALL REDIRECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for connecting a caller to an alternate telephone number, such as 911, when a call to a private response center does not result in immediate assistance. In one example, when the call to the private response center does not connect, the communications device used to make the call may prompt the user to indicate that the call relates to an emergency, and the communications device may call the emergency services telephone number. Failure to connect may result when the call does not connect to a receiving party, or upon failure to timely reach a customer service representative. The communications device may prompt the user to indicate whether an alternate telephone number should be called. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178406 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR TRANSPOSING SHORT CODES USED TO DIRECT A CALL TO A SERVICE CENTER DURING OPERATION OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system or method may facilitate delivery of network-specific dialing codes to a mobile node. When a mobile node is registered to a network part of the network infrastructure of a radio communication system, a request is generated by the mobile node, requesting download thereto of the dialing codes used in the network part to call service centers associated therewith. The requested dialing codes are downloaded to the mobile node. The downloaded dialing codes are indexed together with the dialing codes normally used by the mobile node to call the corresponding service centers. Subsequently, when a call is placed to a service center, the dialing codes are transposed, if necessary, to permit the call to a designated service center to be completed. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178407 | SUPPORTING EMERGENCY CALLS ON A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK - A method and device may be used for selecting a network for initiating an emergency call. The network selection may be based on stored information and/or a network connection status. The stored information may include a network priority for placing the emergency call. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178408 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN PROCESSING DISCONNECTED EMERGENCY CALLS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS INVOLVING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND THE REMOTE MONITORING THEREOF - A communication device receives an incoming call message for an incoming call. The incoming call message has data indications indicating whether the incoming call is an emergency call from a public safety answering point entity. If the data indications do not indicate that the incoming call is an emergency call from the public safety answering point, then the communication device performs non-emergency call processing for the incoming call. On the other hand, if the data indications indicate that the incoming call is an emergency call, then the communication device causes the emergency call to be answered automatically. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178409 | Mobile Terminal for Implementing Monitoring Management and Monitoring Implementation Method Thereof - A mobile terminal for implementing monitoring management is disclosed in the present invention. The mobile terminal includes a user danger level monitoring platform configured to adapt to a monitored current situation of a user, enable a corresponding danger level and take a corresponding rescue measure. A method for implementing monitoring management is also disclosed in the present invention. The method includes adapting to a monitored current situation of a user, enabling a corresponding danger level and taking a corresponding rescue measure. With the mobile terminal and the method of the present invention, it is possible to monitor the user request for help in real time and to take the corresponding rescue measures in time according to the different needs faced by the user, and win the rescue time. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120184237 | Wireless Relay Module Having Emergency Call Functionality - A system for networked communications between a series of medical devices, wireless relay modules, and a remote device wireless relay network and an internet-accessible wireless communication network. At least one relay module includes a receiver, a first transmitter coupled to the wireless relay network, a second transmitter coupled to the internet-accessible wireless communication network, and a controller. The controller determines whether the internet-accessible wireless communications network is accessible. If accessible, then medical device data is transmitted to a remote device over that network using the second transmitter. If not accessible, then the first transmitter is used to transmit medical device data to another wireless relay module over the wireless relay network. Additionally, the controller analyzes the medical device data to determine whether an emergency condition exists, and transmits the medical device data to an emergency responder if such condition occurs together with location data for an associated medical device. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120184238 | IDENTIFYING PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) CALLBACKS IN INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) MULTIMEDIA SUBSYSTEM (IMS) EMERGENCY SERVICES - A method and apparatus for identifying public safety answering point (PSAP) callbacks by transmitting, by a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) in a first network, a registration message, to a PSAP in a second network. Upon registration, the WTRU receives a registration response including an information element (IE) and stores the IE. The PSAP, which may be located in either an internet protocol (IP) Network or a public switched telephone network (PSTN), transmits an emergency callback to the WTRU and includes the IE. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120190324 | Automatic Emergency Call Language Provisioning - A computer-implemented method includes receiving coordinates, at a vehicle associated computing system (VACS), corresponding to a vehicle's location. The method also includes using the VACS to compare the coordinates to a predetermined set of geographic borders, wherein the geographic borders determine at least language boundaries. The method further includes using the VACS to determine a local language based at least in part on the coordinate comparison. The method additionally includes using the VACS to transmit an emergency message in at least the determined local language. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120196556 | Fire alarm text response system - A computer software and hardware system for fire stations is described which provides communications utilizing SMS (Short Message Service) cellular phone text messaging automatically notifying firemen or other personnel of an emergency page when their dispatch pages them via radio dispatch or by other means. Responses from this SMS text message are replied to via SMS text messaging with a code letter and their response is displayed on a screen at their station so other responding firemen know if, who, and where other firemen are responding. Users can also opt to automatically receive on their cell phones an MMS (Multimedia Message Service) message containing a multimedia sound recording of the actual emergency dispatch voice page. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120196557 | EMERGENCY CALL ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A method for predicting a survival rate among individuals, where the survival rate depends in part on a responsiveness of emergency personnel, and the responsiveness of the emergency personnel depends in part on an amount of time taken to route an emergency call to a primary emergency response center, includes determining, by a computer system, a number of emergency calls initially routed to a primary emergency response center. The computer system determines a number of emergency calls initially routed to a secondary emergency response center that, in turn, routes the emergency calls to the primary emergency response center. The computer system calculates a survival rate amount individuals according to a function of the determined number of the number of emergency calls initially routed to a primary emergency response center and the number of emergency calls initially routed to a secondary emergency response center. The calculated survival rate is displayed on a terminal. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120196558 | EMERGENCY CALL ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A method for communicating information associated with emergency calls communicated to emergency response centers includes receiving, by an emergency call analysis system, emergency call information that defines an emergency call communicated to an emergency response center within a geographic region. The emergency call information includes location information of the emergency call. The emergency call analysis system may then determine statistical information associated with emergency calls made within a geographic region. A computer server may then generate browser code executable by a browser to cause the browser to display the statistical information. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120196559 | Notification Method, System and Apparatus for an Emergency Area ID - The disclosure provides a notification method for an Emergency Area ID, including: an evolution node B (eNB) acquires an eNB-supported Emergency Area ID and an E-UTRAN cell global identifier (E-CGI) list included in it, and when S1 is set up, carries the acquired emergency area ID and the E-CGI list included in it in an S1 setup request message to transmit to a mobility management entity (MME); the MME stores the received emergency area ID and the E-CGI list included in it. The disclosure further provides a notification system for an Emergency Area ID. With the disclosure, the complexity of manual operation and the error rate are decreased, the reliability and operating efficiency of the system are improved, and the stability and maintainability of the system are enhanced. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120196560 | eCall device switching procedure - A method of performing a switching procedure of an eCall device from a first state of activity to a second state of activity whereby details of the switching procedure are preferably stored in a report file. The report file is preferably stored in a storage unit which can be part of a database. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an eCall device being adapted for performing a switching procedure from a first state of activity to a second state of activity and relates to a backend unit being adapted for supporting a switching procedure of an eCall device from a first state of activity to a second state of activity. Beyond the present invention relates to an eCall system being adapted for performing a switching procedure of an eCall device from a first state of activity to a second state of activity. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120208485 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE CONTROL BETWEEN MOBILE DEVICES - A remote control method between mobile devices and a system thereof are provided. The system includes a server including a control command list for controlling a help-requesting device. The server authenticates a remote control authorization of a control device and relays a data packet communication between the help-requesting device and the control device. The help-requesting device transmits a help request message to the control device through the server. The control device acquires the authorization to remotely control the help-requesting device from the server and then transmits a control command for controlling the help-requesting device to the help-requesting device through the server. The help-requesting device executes the received control command and then transmits execution result data to the control device through the server. The control device outputs the execution result data received from the help-requesting device. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120208486 | Timer Configuration Method - A method of handing an emergency PDN connection when a back-off timer is running for a core network in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises starting a mobile reachable timer when a mobile device enters an idle mode, wherein the mobile reachable timer has a first timer value; accepting the emergency PDN connection; stopping the mobile reachable timer when the mobile device enters a connected mode to establish the emergency PDN connection; resetting the mobile reachable timer to a second timer value when a remaining time of the back-off timer is longer than a periodic area update timer; and restarting the mobile reachable timer according to the second timer value when the emergency PDN is disconnected. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120208487 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING NETWORK FEATURES DURING A ROUTING AREA UPDATE PROCEDURE - A method and system facilitates communicating network feature support between a mobile device and cellular network. The system protects network feature support information from tampering or spoofing during a periodic routing area update (RAU). In some cases, the network is prohibited from transmitting network feature support information in response to a periodic RAU. Instead, the mobile device may use previously provided network feature support information. In other cases, the network establishes integrity protection before transmitting network feature support information in response to a periodic RAU. The mobile device rejects responses that do not comply. If the mobile device rejects the response, it may also use previously provided network feature support information instead. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120208488 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICE IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and apparatus providing an emergency communication service in a wireless communication system. A mobile station (MS) transmits a message requesting the emergency communication service to a base station (BS), receives a connection setup request message from the BS, the connection setup request message including a Service Flow Identifier (SFID) indicating that a service flow corresponding to the emergency communication service has been generated, a Flow Identifier (FID) between the BS and the MS for providing the emergency communication service, and an indicator indicating a connection request for the emergency communication service, performs a setup procedure for using the service flow based on the SFID, the FID, and the indicator and, upon completion of the setup procedure, transmits a data packet for the emergency communication service to the BS. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120220257 | E911 Call Blocking for Non-Initialized Wireless Telephones - Calls from a phone identified as being a source of harassing or other undesirable phone calls are blocked at a mobile positioning center (MPC). Upon request by the PSAP, a call record detail can be obtained from the MPC revealing a simulated “callback phone number”. The MPC then intercepts all future incoming calls from that simulated callback phone number and routes them to a recording that advises the harasser that the phone has been identified as a harasser and is now blocked. The recording can also advise the caller how to restore service. In a preferred embodiment, the MPC sets a timer to automatically restore service after a designated length of time. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120225632 | METHODS, DEVICES AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR SUPPORTING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - A network node ( | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120225633 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ALERTING USER OF THEFT OR LOSS, OR WHEREABOUTS, OF OBJECTS, PEOPLE OR PETS - A personal security system for automatically warning a user when an item is lost, or after being so lost is then found, wherein when the first and second transceivers are separated by a distance exceeding the predetermined operating range for a predetermined duration, the first transceiver and second transceiver each generates the predetermined signal (which may include vibration of the first and second transceivers and playing a predetermined alarm sound) for a predetermined duration; and when after being so separated, the first and second transceivers are brought back within a defined distance or operating range, the first transceiver and second transceiver each generates the predetermined signal once again for a predetermined duration. The system may include a single, second transceiver, or multiple second transceivers, each being identical except with respect to their digital signatures and settings such as range, sound, volume and duration of alarms. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120231757 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE - Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, a portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120231758 | ALARM SYSTEM PROVIDING WIRELESS VOICE COMMUNICATION - An alarm system includes one or more audio stations, and an audio station network interface. The audio stations communicate wirelessly with the audio station network interface. The audio station network interface communicates with a monitoring center over a cellular network, to allow audio monitoring of the premises at the audio stations. The audio station network interface may be called by the monitoring center. Calls may optionally be placed by it in response to user interaction with one of the audio stations. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120231759 | REDIRECTION METHOD, REDIRECTION DEVICE, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A redirection method, a redirection device, and a communication system in the field of communication technology are provided. The redirection method includes the following steps: A femto access point (FAP) receives a message, in which the message contains information of a service required by a terminal. After the FAP determines that it does not support the service, the FAP acquires information of base stations supporting the service. The FAP sends the information of the base stations supporting the service to the terminal, so as to enable the terminal to determine a target base station according to the information of the base stations supporting the service. Therefore, the terminal is redirected to the target base station supporting the service required by the terminal, and efficiency of implementing the required service by the terminal is increased. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120231760 | Evolved Packet System and Method for Processing Emergency Call Attachment Thereof - The disclosure discloses an evolved packet system and a method for processing an emergency call attachment thereof, wherein the method comprises: a NodeB selects one PLMN from those Public Land Mobile-communication Networks (PLMN) supporting emergency calls according to an emergency call request message received from a UE which is in a restricted state; the NodeB sends information of the selected PLMN to the UE through a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection establishment message; and the UE uses the information to establish attachment with the selected PLMN. In the disclosure, it can be ensured that the PLMN to which the User Equipment (UE) selects to attach supports an emergency call, and it can be ensured that Kasmes generated by the UE and the Mobility Management Entity (MME) are consistent during the Authentication and Key Agreement (AKA) flow, so that the success of the emergency call can be guaranteed. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120238234 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ALERTS TO MEMBERS OF DEFINED LOCAL GEOGRAPHICAL GROUPS - A system and method are disclosed for creating groups associated with defined geographical neighborhoods for the purpose of providing and distributing information to members of the neighborhood groups, and soliciting assistance from members of the neighborhood groups. For example, an alert concerning a missing child may be sent from a user device (e.g., smart phone) to a server located on the Internet for distribution to user devices of members of a neighborhood groups. The notified members, in turn, using their respective user devices, may send notifications to the alert-originating user (as well as other members) of their participation in the search for the missing child. Additionally, the notified members may send notifications to the alert-originating user of the finding of the lost child. Such features may also apply to other alerts and/or notifications sent to members of a neighborhood group. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120244828 | METHODS FOR REQUESTING EMERGENCY BEARER SERVICES FOR LOW PRIORITY DEVICES, AND APPARATUSES USING THE SAME - A mobile communication device configured for Non Access Stratum (NAS) signaling low priority is provided. In the mobile communication device, a wireless module performs wireless transmissions and receptions to and from a service network, and a controller module originates an EXTENDED SERVICE REQUEST message for requesting emergency bearer services in an EMM IDLE mode. The controller module further transmits an RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message comprising an establishment cause indicating an emergency case to the service network via the wireless module in response to originating the EXTENDED SERVICE REQUEST message. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120244829 | METHOD FOR THE OBTAINING OF POSITION INFORMATION FOR A USER INITIATING AN EMERGENCY CALL IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a system and a method. In the method publication of presence information associated with a user is received by a presence server, the presence information comprises a human-readable address for the user. A request for establishing an emergency session from the user is received to a session processing server, which routes the emergency session to a public safety answering point node. In response to receiving the emergency session, the public safety answering point node sends a subscription for at least part of the presence information to the presence server, the at least part of the presence information comprising the human-readable address for the user. The presence server provides in response the at least part of the presence information to the public safety answering point node. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120244830 | ACTIVE SERVICE REDIRECTION FOR A PRIVATE FEMTO CELL - A femto cell at a customer premises, such as an IP-based femto Base Transceiver System (IP-BTS), can be configured as a “private access” node intended to service a limited set of mobile stations. However, mobile stations not associated with the private femto cell may acquire and lock onto the femto BTS. To avoid service blockages in such cases, the private femto BTS will allow call access attempts by, and call deliveries to, a non-associated mobile station, despite the “private access” configuration. However, upon completion of call set-up, the non-associated mobile station is directed to initiate handoff, from the private femto cell coverage provided by the femto BTS into a cell coverage of a base station of the macro network, to conserve femto cell resources for use in servicing calls of the associated mobile station(s). | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120244831 | Devices and Methods for Creating a Snippet From a Media File - A media control profile is described herein. The media control profile provides a number of selectable pre-defined and/or user-defined settings to manipulate the functionality of a hybrid telecommunications and entertainment mobile device. Three basic modes of operation, namely a telecommunications-only device mode, an entertainment-only device mode, and a hybrid telecommunications and entertainment device mode are provided. Setting associated with one or more of these basic modes are combined to form a media control profile for the hybrid mobile device. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120252397 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR RESUMPTION OF NORMAL SERVICE - A system of normal service resumption comprising of a UE that is currently behaving as emergency attached after receiving an limited service indication from the network, sends a behaviour change request message when the UE enters a new tracking area with a tracking area identity that is not included in the forbidden list. The network node accepts the behaviour change request when it receives a behaviour change request message from a UE that is currently behaving as emergency attached and sending the behaviour change request message from an area wherein the UE can obtain normal service. Subsequently, the said UE and network node consider the UE to be normally attached after the behaviour change request has been accepted. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120252398 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RELAYING OUT OF RANGE EMERGENCY INFORMATION - A report message may be transmitted with collaborated information related to the occurrence of an emergency event. A plurality of devices, such as mobile communications devices, that are out of range of a communications network can communicate via direct communication, such as device-to-device communication, to corroborate characteristics that are indicative of an occurrence of an emergency event. Information related to the occurrence may be collaborated amongst the plurality of devices. A transmitting device, which may be one of the plurality of devices that corroborates characteristics or collaborates information, may generate and transmit the report message comprising the collaborated information. A receiving device may provide the message over a communications network, or the report message may continue to be handed off between devices capable of direct communication, the message eventually reaching a device that is within range of the communications network. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120258680 | EMERGENCY INFORMATION SERVICES - A method for providing user data to an emergency service provider includes enrolling a user in an emergency information system, including configuring a communication device associated with the user to deliver an access identifier to an emergency service provider when the user contacts the emergency service provider using the communication device. The method also includes maintaining, in a data storage module of the emergency information system, a database including user data associated with the user. The user data is associated with the access identifier. The method further includes receiving, via a communication network linked to the emergency information system, an access request from the emergency service provider, the access request including the access identifier; and providing, via the communication network, at least some of the user data associated with the requested access identifier to the emergency service provider. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120264393 | Flood Data Collection and Warning Mechanism - Techniques for automatically providing flood warnings to individuals are provided. The techniques include receiving a message regarding a water level observed in connection with a totem display at a geographic area, using the message and one or more items of available data to generate a flood level prediction for the geographic area, and sending a flood warning to one or more registered individuals if the flood level prediction for the geographic area exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120264394 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCOUNTABILITY BY INTERLINKING ELECTRONIC IDENTITIES FOR ACCESS CONTROL AND TRACKING OF PERSONNEL AT AN INCIDENT OR EMERGENCY SCENE - An incident management system includes some form of portable machine-readable data | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120264395 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ROUTING CALLS AT A CALL CENTER BASED ON SPOKEN LANGUAGES - Various examples of a methods and systems are disclosed herein for routing calls at a call center based on spoken languages. In one example, a method includes, but is not limited to, receiving, by a call center, information indicating a request for assistance from a driver of a vehicle and information indicating one or more languages spoken by the driver. The call center automatically identifies an available advisor who speaks at least one language spoken by the driver. The call center automatically directs the request for assistance to the available advisor. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120264396 | Methods and Systems for Dynamic Spectrum Arbitrage - Methods and system are provided for managing and monitoring allocation of RF spectrum resources based on time, space and frequency. A network may be enabled to allocate excess spectrum resources for use by other network providers on a real-time basis. Allocated resources may be transferred from one provider with excess resources to another in need of additional resources based on contractual terms or on a real-time purchase negotiations and settlements. A network may be enabled to monitor the use of allocated resources on real-time basis and off-load or allow additional users depending on the spectrum resources availability. Public safety networks may be enabled to make spectrum resources available to general public by allocating spectrum resources and monitoring the use of those resources. During an emergency, when traffic increases on a public safety network, the public safety networks may off-load bandwidth traffic to make available necessary resources for public safety users. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120270519 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC TRANSMISSION POWER LIMIT BACK-OFF FOR SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE COMPLIANCE - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing transmission power limit back-off for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. In one aspect, a method implemented in a wireless communication apparatus is provided. The method includes receiving an indication of at least one operating mode indicative of a proximity and an orientation of at least one transmitting antenna of the wireless communication apparatus. The method further includes determining a power transmission characteristic based on the determined operating mode and at least one of a radio access technology type, a band-class, a transmission configuration, an uplink channel, a traffic state, and a radio access technology transmission state used by the wireless communication apparatus, or any combination thereof. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120282875 | DISABLING TRANSCEIVERS WHILE SERVICING EMERGENCY MESSAGES - A method for servicing emergency messages by a user equipment (UE) is described. High priority communication (HPC) activity is detected on a Long Term Evolution (LTE) transceiver. Adjustments to be made to one or more transceivers to account for the HPC activity are determined. Settings of the one or more transceivers are adjusted to account for the HPC activity. An end of the HPC activity on the LTE transceiver is detected. The settings of the one or more transceivers are adjusted to account for the end of the HPC activity. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120282876 | UNIVERSAL MESSAGING - A communicating device may determine a lack of wireless network coverage. The communicating device may repeatedly send a message via a narrow-band communication medium. One or more other communicating devices may receive the message via the narrow-band communication medium. Later, when a communicating device that received the message has the wireless network coverage, the message may be transmitted to an originally intended recipient via the wireless network. The intended recipient may send a reply message to one or more communicating devices via the wireless network. When a communicating device that received the reply message no longer has the wireless network coverage, the communicating device may send the reply message via the narrow-band communication medium to one or more other communicating devices. The communicating device, that originally sent the message, may receive the reply message and may present information from the reply message to a user. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120282877 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING A STAND-BY SIGNAL AND A DISTRESS SIGNAL FROM A MOBILE DEVICE - The disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for allowing a person to activate a distress signal via a portable device, such as a mobile phone, without having to physically look at the portable device. For example, if a victim is being held hostage, and cannot use their mobile phone in plain sight of the hostage-takers, the present invention allows the victim to silently activate a distress signal that can be sent to various third-party response providers, such as a 911 dispatch center, a private security/monitoring service and a friends and family network. The distress signal is activated through various software and/or hardware based tactile mechanisms and buttons provided on the portable device. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120282878 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING A STAND-BY SIGNAL AND A DISTRESS SIGNAL FROM A MOBILE DEVICE - The disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for allowing a person to activate a distress signal via a portable device, such as a mobile phone, without having to physically look at the portable device. For example, if a victim is being held hostage, and cannot use their mobile phone in plain sight of the hostage-takers, the present invention allows the victim to silently activate a distress signal that can be sent to various third-party response providers, such as a 911 dispatch center, a private security/monitoring service and a friends and family network. The distress signal is activated through various software and/or hardware based tactile mechanisms and buttons provided on the portable device. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120282879 | Method and System for Providing Tiered Access to Communication Network Resources - Methods and systems automatically allocate cellular communication network resources to emergency response personnel during emergency situations which are detected by call volumes exceeding a predetermined maximum. Access to cellular communication network resources is provided by dedicating a portion of communication channels to emergency response personnel use. By reserving whole communication channels for emergency communication purposes, emergency personnel are able to both initiate and receive calls from both other mobile devices as well as conventional landline telephone stations. Qualified emergency response personnel can preregistered their phones and be assigned personal identification numbers to enable access to allocated network resources. Users can also be registered “on the fly.” | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120282880 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNLOCKING A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method and apparatus for unlocking a mobile communication device are provided, the mobile communication device comprising an input device, and a display device, the mobile communication device enabled to initiate emergency calls in a locked state. Password input data is received via the input device, when the mobile communication device is in the locked state, the password input data for unlocking the mobile communication device, the password input data comprising at least a sequence of characters for initiating an emergency call. In response to receiving the sequence of characters for initiating the emergency call, the display device is controlling to provide a representation of instructions to initiate the emergency call upon receipt of emergency call initiate data from the input device. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120282881 | SS7 ANSI-41 to SIP Based Call Signaling Conversion Gateway for Wireless VoIP E911 - An SS7-based call protocol conversion gateway that translates between circuit-switched SS7 protocols and session initiation protocol (SIP) oriented protocol, allowing an E911 call initiated over a switched network to be routed by a VoIP network. The SS7-based call protocol conversion gateway provides a PSAP with MSAG quality (street address) information about a VoIP dual mode phone user without the need for a wireless carrier to invest in building out an entire VoIP core. Thus, wireless carriers may continue signaling the way they are today, i.e., using the J-STD-036 standard for CDMA and GSM in North America, yet see benefits of a VoIP network core, i.e., provision of MSAG quality location data to a PSAP. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120282882 | Methods And Apparatus For Limiting Communication Capabilities In Mobile Communication Devices - One illustrative technique for use in a mobile device having a visual display includes monitoring an operating temperature at the device and, when the monitored operating temperature is greater than a first threshold temperature, allowing only emergency communication and providing a visual indication indicating that only emergency communication is allowed. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120289179 | HOME NETWORK ROAMING MANAGEMENT FOR eCALL-ONLY SUBSCRIBERS - A Home Public Land Mobile Network (HPLMN) or home network immediately accepts a registration requests from “eCall-only” subscribers attempting to register with any Visitor Public Land Mobile Networks (VPLMNs) or roaming network. This avoids unnecessary delays in the establishment of an eCall (emergency call) that might be otherwise introduced by the home network's roaming registration management policy (RRMP) that otherwise would only permit registrations (and subsequent call servicing) by preferred roaming VPLMN partners and automatically reject registrations from non-preferred roaming networks (which may hinder or prevent timely completion of an eCall). | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120289180 | PROACTIVE PROBE BY eCALL-ONLY IN-VEHICLE SYSTEM - Proactive registration probes are conducted by an eCall-only IVS prior to an emergency to determine network availability and which available roaming networks a registration request will be approved by the home network. The results of this probing are stored and managed by the IVS. If no suitable roaming network can be found (or if only limited service is available, and this limited service cannot support an eCall), the IVS may notify the driver that the emergency call service may not be available. The frequency of the probing may be increased or decreased based on a variety of factors, including whether the IVS is currently receiving home network service, roaming network service, or no service, as well as whether the vehicle is moving and whether probing has previously been completed for a particular area (using location information, for example). | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120289181 | IN-VEHICLE EMERGENCY CALL SERVICE REGISTRATION AND CALL SETUP USING FOLLOW-ON REQUEST - A follow-on request is used in the registration request of an eCall-only mode in-vehicle system (IVS) to keep the connection alive between the registration and the emergency call setup in order to speed up the overall signaling process before sending eCall data for the eCall-only mode IVS. In this manner, two separate connections are not needed in order to perform the registration of the IVS on the mobile network and then the emergency call setup. Only one connection is used and maintained throughout registration and call setup processes. This speeds up the eCall emergency registration and call setup. In an implementation, the registration request with the follow-on request is provided only when the eCall-only IVS is activated for use in an emergency call (i.e., in an initial registration of the eCall-only IVS). | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120289182 | PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR IN-VEHICLE EMERGENCY CALL SERVICE - An eCall is an emergency call that may (i) be initiated automatically by a wireless terminal due to a trigger event (e.g., a vehicle involved in an accident) or manually by a user and (ii) include additional data sent automatically by the terminal to a recipient entity, e.g., a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Emergency setup signaling (e.g., an Emergency SETUP message) is used to give high priority to registering an eCall-only mode In-Vehicle System (IVS) on a mobile network. The IVS can get higher priority from the mobile network right after an eCall emergency is triggered at the IVS. When requesting a connection to the mobile network, the IVS can use an “emergency setup” message instead of a conventional “registration” message in order to register on the network. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120289183 | METHODS FOR REQUESTING EMERGENCY BEARER SERVICES FOR LOW PRIORITY DEVICES, AND APPARATUSES USING THE SAME - A mobile communication device configured for Non Access Stratum (NAS) signaling low priority is provided. In the mobile communication device, a wireless module performs wireless transmissions and receptions to and from a service network supporting use of EXTENDED SERVICE REQUEST messages for packet services, and a controller module originates a SERVICE REQUEST message for requesting emergency bearer services. The controller module further transmits an RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message comprising an establishment cause indicating an emergency case to the service network via the wireless module in response to originating the SERVICE REQUEST message. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120289184 | Methods And Apparatus For Use In Processing Disconnected Emergency Calls And Other Communications Involving Mobile Communication Devices And The Remote Monitoring Thereof - Techniques for use in producing an incoming call message for a mobile-terminated call to a mobile communication device which operates in a wireless communication network are described. When the mobile-terminated call is a non-emergency call, data indications in one or more data fields of the incoming call message are set to instruct the mobile communication device to perform non-emergency call processing. When the mobile-terminated call is an emergency call from a public safety answering point entity, the data indications in the one or more data fields of the incoming call message are set to instruct the mobile communication device to automatically answer the emergency call. The incoming call message is sent to the mobile communication the wireless communication network. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120295566 | ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME LOCATION AND INFORMATION COORDINATION - The present disclosure provides electronic communication systems and methods for real-time location and information coordination between multiple people, such as, for example, in the context of medical emergencies. Specifically, the systems and methods may include a mobile device, a method of operating mobile devices, and a system including a plurality of mobile devices communicatively coupled therebetween for real-time location and information synchronization. In an exemplary embodiment, the systems and methods may be utilized in a medical emergency situation, i.e. for triage, enabling coordination of emergency personnel in an efficient manner. By way of the systems and methods described herein, a common reference point geographically defined, data is gathered with location referenced to the common reference point, and personnel may select patients based on the real-time gathered information. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295567 | Stand Alone Smoke Detector Unit With SMS Messaging - A smoke detector unit with built-in global system for mobile communications (GSM) to effect short message service (SMS) with an end user, and short message service (SMS),data transmission or email, with a central station monitoring (CSM) Events such as low battery condition and excessive smoke detection are reported to the CSM or end user via SMS or email. The unit may be reprogrammed via SMS remotely. The unit may be checked for connectivity between the unit and the CSM or end user via SMS remotely. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295568 | Handling Emergency Bearer Service - A method of handling an emergency bearer service for a mobile station in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises camping on a cell which provides a normal service or a limited service to the mobile station; and not sending an indicator to a network node when the mobile station attaches to a network for the emergency bearer service, wherein the indicator indicates the mobile station is a machine type communication (MTC) device or a low priority device. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295569 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS OVER A WIRELESS NETWORK DURING AN EMERGENCY - A system and method for managing an emergency over a wireless network. A wireless station receives an emergency information string broadcast by a string broadcast station. The string broadcast station is operated by law enforcement or other authorized personnel. A wireless station obtains the emergency information string and obtains an emergency alert message from a server. The message may be retransmitted by the wireless station. A listener module may be deployed that can be used to identify wireless stations that are within an area affected by the emergency and to provide the emergency alert message to the identified wireless stations. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295570 | Digital content distribution system for delivering location specific content to an ad hoc group of mobile subscribers computer appendix - A digital content distribution system and method are disclosed for delivering location specific content to an ad hoc group of mobile subscribers. The system consists of a downloadable application that runs on the subscriber's mobile communication device and communicates with a server-based content composer system. The content composer system manages outgoing content based upon the geographic location reported by a mobile communication device application and the demographic and preference data stored in a subscriber database. Emergency alerts are sent only to subscribers in a area covered by the alert. The emergency alerts are executed on the mobile communication device even though the mobile communication device is in a low power sleep or hibernate mode. Moreover, the emergency alerts take over the mobile communications device no matter what other tasks are being executed when the emergency alert is received. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295571 | Intelligent network access controller and method - A method, implemented on a programmed processor, for controlling wireless communications to and from a wireless network includes provoking an access request from a wireless device to register the device with an intelligent network access controller; locking the wireless device to the controller; determining a category of the wireless device; if the determined category is a first category, preventing access to wireless communications using the wireless network; and if the determined category is a second category, directing the wireless device to re-attempt access with the wireless network. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295572 | Self-Calling And Emergency Reporting Method Through Time Setup Of Mobile Terminal, System Thereof, And Recording Medium For Recording Same - A method of self-calling and emergency reporting by setting a time in a mobile terminal, a system thereof, and a recording medium storing the same are provided. When a particular pattern of a user is input to the mobile terminal while the self-calling program is being executed, the mobile terminal determines, whether or not the particular pattern is authentication data previously input by the user, and changes a mode to a self-reception mode previously determined by the user. Also, the mobile terminal performs voice recognition, executes a previously stored policy according to the user's voice recognition and a response pattern according to the query, and changes a mode to a standby mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295573 | PRIORITY CONNECTION METHOD FOR A DESIGNATED RECEIVER OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE CALL, AND SYSTEM FOR SAME - A method and system for preferentially connecting a designated receiver of an emergency phone call are provided., An emergency phone call to a predetermined service organization is made when a specific pattern is input or a specific button is pressed. A service organization receives the emergency phone call, recognizes a user as a ward by determining customer information according to the user's calling ID (CID), and simultaneously requests a phone call connection to a plurality of guardians of the ward according to the user's customer information. When a specific guardian of the plurality of guardians receives a phone call, a phone call between the ward and the specific guardian is connected by using a communication repeater of the service organization. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295574 | Battery Management System And Method - A battery-management method is performed by a battery-operated device. The method includes allocating a first portion of a battery capacity to a first function and a second portion of the battery capacity to a second function. The method further includes simultaneously displaying a first indicator relating to the first portion of the battery capacity and a second indicator relating to the second portion of the battery capacity. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295575 | INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM USING MOBILE PHONE AND METHOD THEREOF - An intelligent emergency signal transmission system using a mobile phone and a method thereof are disclosed. According to the intelligent emergency signal transmission system using a mobile phone and the method thereof, even though the user does not separately perform a key operation, the information indicating that the user is in the emergency situation can be transmitted to the mobile phone of the third party by determining whether a pre-registered voice is input. In addition, a call connection with mobile phones to a plurality of third parties registered with the mobile phone of the user can be automatically performed to transmit the emergency signals. Therefore, the third parties can rapidly recognize the emergency situation of the user. In addition, the help request signal can be rapidly transmitted to the third party positioned near the user who is in the emergency situation so that the emergency situation can be effectively overcome. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120302196 | Routing of Messages for Mobile Communication Devices During Emergency Calls - A method implemented in a UE. NAS signaling is initiated or performed for an emergency call in order to establish a connection between the UE and one of a plurality of core networks (CNs). In a non-limiting example, the NAS signaling is initiated or performed after the ending of a prior established connection or emergency call. A determination is made whether the UE is already attached for emergency bearer services. Responsive to the UE being already attached for emergency bearer services, a NAS layer of a protocol stack of the UE causes transmission of a UE identification (ID) when requesting a radio resource control (RRC) connection for further NAS signaling. The UE ID includes data which can be used to determine to which CN of the plurality of CNs the connection should be directed. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120309338 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY CALL HANDLING - Methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided in order to facilitate improved emergency call handling procedures and, in particular, to provide improved emergency call handling procedures relative to a connection re-establishment procedure. Emergency calls may therefore be handled in an efficient and expeditious fashion, even in instances in which a connection re-establishment procedure is ongoing at the time of the initiation of the emergency call or in instances in which a connection re-establishment procedure is commenced during an emergency call. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120309339 | System and Method for Temporarily Reconfiguring a Communications System to Provide Selected Services - A system and method for temporarily reconfiguring a communications system to provide selected services are provided. A method for temporarily providing selected services by a cell of a communications system includes receiving a first command, changing an operating mode of the cell responsive to the first command, and indicating the operating mode to a first selected device and a first non-selected device. The cell operating in the operating mode serves the first selected device based on the first command, and the first non-selected device is a selected device prior to the change in the operating mode and is capable of accessing the cell before the cell changes the operating mode responsive to the first command and is not capable of accessing the cell after the cell changes the operating mode responsive to the first command. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120315867 | Interactive Multi-Channel Communication System - An interactive system, centered around a web application, securely hosted on one or more secured servers and connected to the internet, designed to facilitate and expedite critical communications among a group or groups of individuals. The web application maintains the capacity to send automated text messages to an individual's mobile phone regarding an urgent matter or emergency. The recipient is afforded the ability to respond securely via a mobile version of the web application, preferably to indicate the best course of action pertaining to the matter to the sender. In the event that a response is not achieved, or other rules are followed, the present invention automatically escalates notification to a back-up individual to address the matter. The present invention is preferably intended or best suited to function within a clinical setting, such as a hospital or nursing home. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120315868 | QUEUE MANAGEMENT - Disclosed are methods and devices for queue management that allow a person waiting in the queue to choose to receive at least one warning communication, for example on a wireless communication device such as a cellular telephone. In some embodiments, the person agrees to “buy” the warnings and concomitant free time by agreeing to pay for at least one warning communication and/or by agreeing to accept advertisements. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120322401 | METHOD AND APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY INCIDENT REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION - A wireless, mobile device application for a first-responder to create incident reports for events such as an automobile accident or natural disaster, including digital photographs, audio recordings, notes, ordinance numbers, number of individuals affected, type of incident, real time global positioning satellite coordinates (GPS), and any other relevant information that a first-responder deems necessary. Such a report may then be transmitted to a server for access by emergency personnel, E-911 dispatchers, or any others with access to a secure server hosted on the World Wide Web. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120322402 | INTEROPERABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDER DEVICES - A system that facilitates inter-operable communications between first responder (FR) wireless communications devices at an emergency location. The system includes an on-site tactical communications plan that is configured into a communications control device. The communications control device is part of an emergency command vehicle. First responders utilize their associated FR devices to establish a wireless IP data session with the communications control device via a macro wireless network. Once the IP data session is established, the FR device is authenticated by the communications control device. The tactical plan is then transmitted to the FR device via the established wireless IP data sessions. Once the tactical plan is transmitted to the FR devices, each of the FR devices comprises identical radio configurations and channel assignments. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130005290 | WIRELESS DEVICE, METHOD OF OPERATION AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A wireless device has two or more radio systems and SIM channels. At least a part of the first radio system can be shut down to reduce the power consumed by the device. This occurs if the first radio system is unable to obtain suitable service for the first SIM channel and the second radio system is at least one of: (i) providing at least some service on the second SIM channel for the device, and (ii) capable of searching for service for the first radio system. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130005291 | WIRELESS DEVICE, METHOD OF OPERATION AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A wireless device has two or more radio systems and SIM channels. At least a part of the first radio system can be shut down to reduce the power consumed by the device. This occurs if the first radio system is unable to obtain suitable service for the first SIM channel and the second radio system is at least one of (i) providing at least some service on the second SIM channel for the device, and (ii) capable of searching for service for the first radio system. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130005292 | Method And Device For Triggering An Emergency Call In A Vehicle Equipped With An Airbag - A method and a device for triggering an emergency call in a vehicle equipped with an airbag. The device can be retrofitted in a vehicle equipped with an airbag to provide an emergency system which, in the event of an airbag being triggered, sends an emergency call (Ecall) to a suitable emergency call center in order to initiate auxiliary measures as may be necessary. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130005293 | EMERGENCY ALERT INITIATION VIA A MOBILE DEVICE - Systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed for initiating an emergency alert system alert from a mobile device. In addition to the general system, methods and computer readable medium for such initiating of an emergency alert system alert from a mobile device the process may further implement receiving multiple such emergency alert system alert initiation messages and combining them to determine a more accurate location area of the emergency. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130012151 | Defibrillator with integrated telecommunications - A portable cardiac defibrillator for resuscitating individuals suffering cardiac events having an integrated short-range wireless transmitter or transceiver capable of using its access to another communications device for purpose summoning emergency aid (utilizing the cellular telephone system, satellite telephone system and/or marine or other radio frequencies), and/or providing voice communications with individuals who can provide aid, including in some embodiments allowing for the user to manually provide GPS coordinates in situations where cellular locator service is lacking. Additionally, the combined unit may provide a means for utilizing its communication facilities independent of the defibrillator component, and may utilize such facilities to provide diagnostics of the device to prompt for maintenance when necessary, and to alter or upgrade the device's functionality, including such alteration during its use in an emergency. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130012152 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING NETWORK FEATURES DURING A ROUTING AREA UPDATE PROCEDURE - A method and system facilitates communicating network feature support between a mobile device and cellular network. The system protects network feature support information from tampering or spoofing during a periodic routing area update (RAU). In some cases, the network is prohibited from transmitting network feature support information in response to a periodic RAU. Instead, the mobile device may use previously provided network feature support information. In other cases, the network establishes integrity protection before transmitting network feature support information in response to a periodic RAU. The mobile device rejects responses that do not comply. If the mobile device rejects the response, it may also use previously provided network feature support information instead. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130012153 | DEVICE FOR ACCESS TO AN ITEM OF ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, AND A SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING SUCH DEVICES - A device for access to first-aid emergency hardware, provided to be disposed at a given location, termed the emergency site, including: at least two compartments, each compartment being designed to receive at least one item of first-aid hardware and devised to be able to be opened independently, means of communication with a remote site, termed the central site, so as to request the opening of at least one of said compartments from a remote site, and for each of said compartments, locking means remotely and independently controlled so that each compartment can be opened independently of the other compartments. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130017800 | TYY INTERFACE MODULE SIGNAL TO COMMUNICATE EQUIPMENT DISRUPTION TO CALL CENTERAANM Gouvia; Jacquelyn A.AACI Royal OakAAST MIAACO USAAGP Gouvia; Jacquelyn A. Royal Oak MI USAANM Bradburn; Travis L.AACI OrtonvilleAAST MIAACO USAAGP Bradburn; Travis L. Ortonville MI US - The described method and system provide for determining whether to immediately contact a PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) or attempt to communicate with a telematics services subscriber before contacting the PSAP in the event of an emergency. If a subscriber associated with the telematics unit is deaf and/or mute, and a TIM (TTY (TeleTYpewriter) Interface Module) or TTY device is not available to the subscriber, the subscriber may not be able to communicate with a call center regarding an emergency situation. Thus, expedited emergency procedures are executed by the call center in such a situation to avoid delay and facilitate the arrival of assistance as soon as possible. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130017801 | EMERGENCY CALL HANDOFF BETWEEN HETEROGENEOUS NETWORKSAANM SHAIKH; ImtiyazAACI IrvingAAST TXAACO USAAGP SHAIKH; Imtiyaz Irving TX US - A system to receive, from a user device, a request to establish a communication session to allow an emergency call to be placed or transferred to a public safety access point (PSAP) server; determine whether the request includes a first indication that the emergency call is being initiated via the user device or a second indication that the emergency call is being handed off from a base station associated with another network device, place the emergency call, to the PSAP server and via a first gateway device associated with the network device, when the request includes the first indication; and transfer the emergency call, to the PSAP server and via a second gateway device associated with the other network device, when the request includes the second indication, where the second gateway device processed the emergency call prior to being handed off from the base station. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130017802 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) AD-HOC LOCATION DETERMINATION ROUTING PROTOCOLAANM ADIBI; SasanAACI KitchenerAACO CAAAGP ADIBI; Sasan Kitchener CAAANM LABRADOR; ChristopherAACI WaterlooAACO CAAAGP LABRADOR; Christopher Waterloo CAAANM SIMMONS; SeanAACI WaterlooAACO CAAAGP SIMMONS; Sean Waterloo CA - A method at a first mobile device, and the mobile device, the method receiving a message from a second mobile device; adding information to the message; forwarding the message to a network if a network connection is available for the first mobile device; and forwarding the message to a third mobile device if no network connection is available. Also a method at a mobile device, and a mobile device, the method receiving an indication that an emergency condition exists; sending a message from the device to a network element if a network connection between the mobile device and network element exists; and sending the message from the device to a second mobile device if no network connection between the mobile device and a network element exists. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130023227 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A communication apparatus includes a receiving unit, an extracting unit, a generating unit and a transmitting unit. The receiving unit receives a signal from a first network using a first communication method. The extracting unit extracts, from a signal received via a control channel of the first network, notification information that is broadcast to be notified to a communication apparatus belonging to the first network and also used by a communication apparatus belonging to a second network. Here, the second network uses a second communication method different from the first communication method. The generating unit generates a notification frame used to notify the communication apparatus belonging to the second network of the notification information. The transmitting unit transmits the notification frame to the communication apparatus belonging to the second network. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130023228 | WIRELESS EMERGENCY CALL (ECALL) DEVICES AND ECALL SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT - We disclose a new type of wireless telecommunications subscription service and related methods. In some embodiments, the new subscription service may be used by an eCall only MS, or by any other suitable wireless access device (NAD), in order to operate in a restricted access and mobility management (RAMM) mode ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130029629 | Methods and Apparatus for Enabling Access Transfer of an Emergency Call Back Session - According to an embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method of enabling Single Radio Voice Call Continuity, SRVCC, access transfer for an emergency call back IP Multimedia Subsystem, IMS, session to a user equipment, UE. The method comprises including a session continuity function in a signalling path of a request for establishment of a call back session intended for the UE, and if access transfer of the call back session from a packet switched access to a circuit switched access is required, implementing SRVCC access transfer of the call back session using the session continuity function. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130029630 | Intelligent network access control - A method, implemented on a programmed processor, for controlling wireless communications to and from a macro wireless network includes provoking an access request from a wireless device to register the device with an intelligent network access controller for a local wireless network; locking the wireless device to the controller; determining a category of the wireless device; if the determined category is a first category, preventing access to wireless communications using the macro wireless network; and if the determined category is a second category, directing the wireless device to re-attempt access with the macro wireless network. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130029631 | Method of Handling Singling in Congested Core Network - A method of handling singling in a congested core network for a mobile device is disclosed. The method comprises initiating a first service request procedure for an emergency bearer service when a back-off timer is running on the mobile device; and not deactivating non-emergency Evolved Packet System (EPS) context locally and keeping the non-emergency EPS context during the first service request procedure for the emergency bearer service, wherein the non-emergency EPS context corresponds to user plane radio bearers which was not established, locally or with signalling. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130029632 | Method of Handling a Mobility Management Back-Off Timer and Related Communication Device - A method of handling a mobility management back-off timer for a mobile device in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises performing a mobility management procedure in response to a paging signaling transmitted by a network of the wireless communication system; and stopping the mobility management back-off timer after performing an authentication procedure in the mobility management procedure successfully. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130029633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RADIO COMMUNICATION IN A LAND MOBILE RADIO SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing radio communication at a scene, such as a fire or security scene, in an LMR system. The scene may include responder radios located within a building structure and a commander radio stationed outside, wherein the commander radio is in communication with the responder radios. Users operating the commander radio and responder radios cooperate by performing different, yet related, tasks at the scene. Therefore, the commander radio may be assigned a first set of features for communicating with responder radios, and responder radios may be assigned a second set of features for communicating with the commander radio. Some features of the system may include: locking one or more radio keys or radio knob settings, transmitting or receiving evacuation alerts, automatic switching between analog and digital communication, providing audible RSSI, indicating communication status of the radio, and providing out of range notification. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130035054 | PHONE WITH MULTI-PORTAL ACCESS FOR DISPLAY DURING INCOMING AND OUTGOING CALL - A phone allows a user to input profile data that is provided to another phone upon the phone calling or receiving a call from the another phone. The profile data does not need to be stored at the another phone. The profile data includes an image that is displayed at the another phone upon an incoming or outgoing call. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130035055 | Notification System Management - Methods and systems for providing electronic notifications are described. A server is configured to serve an interface, such as a Web page, to a terminal that requests from a user a first set of user contacts to be used to provide notifications to the user by a telephonic notification system in response to a notification process initiated by an organization associated with the user. The interface further requests a first set of priorities corresponding to the first set of user contacts, wherein the notification system will attempt to provide notifications to the first set user contracts in an order based at least in part on the first set of priorities. A database is configured to store the first set of user contacts and the first set of priorities. A voice interface circuit is configured to transmit a voice notification to at least one of the first set of user contacts. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130035056 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A cellular communications system is provided in which a user device maintains and provides a last non-emergency security context to a core network when moving from a network that provided restricted services to a network that provides unrestricted services. In this way, re-authentication of the user device can be avoided in the network that provided unrestricted services. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130035057 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOWING INCOMING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ON A DISABLED DEVICE - A system and method to allow a disabled device to receive an incoming communication after the termination of an emergency communication session with a service provider. A disabled device is a device having a portion of its service plan that allows the device to send or receive communications either temporarily or permanently disabled. In some embodiments, the system allows the disabled device to receive all incoming communications during a defined period of time after the emergency communication session. In some embodiments, the system allows the disabled device to receive all incoming communications from numbers or URIs contained in a repository of allowed numbers. In some embodiments, the system allows the disabled device to receive all incoming communications if the service provider initiating the communication enters an authenticated routing key or passcode. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130035058 | CONTENT MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS DIGITAL MEDIA FRAMES - System(s) and method(s) are provided for management of content(s) directed to a wireless digital media frame (WDMF). Management is facilitated by a service provided by a mobile network platform. A service subscription allows a subscriber to establish femto cell coverage in a location that host a subscribed WDMF(s); determine content(s) delivery preferences; and extend the service to a group of auxiliary subscribers. Various sources of content such as a mobile station, a non-mobile device, or a content server associated with a service platform (e.g., an internet service provider) can deliver content(s) and signaling. Integrity of content(s) and signaling is provided through access protocol(s) that exploits credentials associated with a source of content. Content(s) are managed through a content interface that conveys available content(s) in a source of content and an intended WDMF. Various alarm(s) can be delivered to a WDMF as a part of the content management service. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130040596 | METHOD FOR USING SMARTPHONES AS PUBLIC AND PERSONAL SECURITY DEVICES BASED ON TRUSTED SOCIAL NETWORKS - Smartphones have increasingly been used for individual and collective protection, despite the lack of specialized methods and solutions capable of extracting all the hidden potential of the junction of hardware, software and people. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130040597 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING EXTENDED ACCESSING BARRING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and a method that employs Extended Access Barring (EAB) when a Machine Type Communication (MTC) device performs an attempt to access an evolved Node B (eNB) in a wireless communication system are provided. When User Equipment (UE) supporting MTC, an MTC device, performs an attempt to access a network, the system and method determines whether it can access the network and performs the access procedure. The system and method can control the operations of UE that performs an attempt to access a network, thereby preventing excessive access. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130040598 | RADIO BASE STATION AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD - If an LTE base station ( | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130045706 | Enhanced Acess Control in LTE Advanced Systems - An enhanced access control method is proposed for machine-type communications (MTC) in a 3GPP LTE-Advanced network. An MTC device is configured for enhanced access barring (EAB). When the MTC device attempts access to the network, the NAS layer checks whether EAB is applicable for the MTC device. If yes, then the NAS layer forwards EAB configuration to the AS layer for further EAB control. Based on the EAB configuration, a base station broadcasts EAB information to UEs via system information block. The EAB information indicates whether barring is applied to a number of EAB categories and a number of access classes. Based on the EAB information, the MTC devices performs EAB for access attempt to RRC. If access is not barred under EAB, then the MTC device further performs ACB for access attempt to RRC. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130045707 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN EMERGENCY CALL IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method and apparatus for transmitting an emergency call in a portable terminal includes determining whether an emergency call through a currently executed first radio access technology (RAT) is available when the emergency call is requested, selecting a second RAT from among a plurality of RATs supported by the portable terminal when the transmission of the emergency call is unavailable, determining whether transmission of the emergency call through the second RAT is available, and if so, transmitting the emergency call through the second RAT. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130045708 | Automatic Emergency Call Notification to Pre-Designated Personal Emergency Contacts - Automatic notification is provided to pre-designated emergency contacts for a given wireless subscriber upon the occurrence of an emergency call from the subscriber. Triggering for the automatic notification may take place at an appropriate time in the emergency call, e.g., at a time the emergency call is received, at a time during the emergency call after a current location of the emergency caller is obtained by the emergency network, once the emergency call terminates, after a set amount of time after the emergency call is received, terminates, etc. The automatic notification is preferably made using voice over Internet Protocol (VolP), but may instead be pre-designated by the subscriber to be in an alternative mode, e.g., by SMS, switched telephone, etc. An option is included for the emergency caller to cancel the automatic notification. The location of the emergency caller may be configurably provided to a notified emergency contact. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130052978 | Seizure Assist Dog Method and Equipment - A system for controlling epileptic seizure episodes is provided for a patient who is accompanied by a service dog trained to watch the patient and respond to seizure episodes. The patient is provided with a VNS generator implanted into his or her chest, with electrodes or lead that to the patient's vagus nerve in the neck. The service dog's collar is fitted with a VNS permanent magnet device. The dog, being trained to sense the onset of a seizure episode in said patient, will move onto the patient so that so that the dog collar comes into the zone of the generator on the patient's chest. This causes the generator to send prescribed stimulation to the vagus nerve. The dog is also trained to bite down on a cell phone case containing a phone carried by the patient or by the dog, which then automatically phones a preset number to summon human assistance. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130052981 | METHOD FOR INDICATING AN EMERGENCY CALL AVAILABILITY TO A MOBILE EQUIPMENT (ME), METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY CALL - A method for indicating an emergency call availability to a Mobile Equipment includes: storing, at a memory device attached to the ME, information regarding the possibility of unauthenticated emergency calls in dependency of availability data, determining that the ME is in a limited service state; and indicating, by the ME, emergency call availability. The availability data indicates, for at least a first mobile telecommunications network and a second mobile telecommunications network, whether: all unauthenticated emergency calls are allowed with or without an identification module inserted in the ME, unauthenticated emergency calls are only allowed if a valid identification module is inserted in the ME, or unauthenticated emergency calls are not allowed. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130052982 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING EMERGENCY SOCIAL NETWORK - A mobile application for execution on a handheld computing device stores data regarding connections to public safety answering points with which to share information in an emergency situation and establishes connections with an appropriate public safety answering point upon activation of an emergency button, wherein the connections include voice, text, image and video connections. A user is able to create a list of contacts for a private social emergency response network with which to send previously stored private information in an emergency. In an emergency, the mobile application establishes a platform via which the user and those on the private social emergency response network can share information. The mobile application also sends previously stored private information to those on the list during an emergency. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130059558 | Cellular Network Based Assistant for Vehicles - A driver assistant system which is based on a cellular telecommunications network comprises detecting a spatial zone in the cellular telecommunications network; receiving route indication information from a mobile terminal on a vehicle inside the spatial zone with a network entity of the cellular telecommunications network; generating a trajectory for the vehicle based on the received route indication information; calculating a danger situation probability for the vehicle based on the generated trajectory; and sending a notification message to the mobile terminal if the danger situation probability exceeds a predefined threshold probability. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130065549 | EMERGENCY TEXT MESSAGING - Emergency text messaging provides the ability to send and receive partial text-based messages and text messages that were prematurely ended. When a sender of a text message is not able to complete the message, the recipient of the partial/prematurely concluded message is provided information such that the recipient can ascertain that an exceptional condition exists. A text message can be sent on a character-by-character basis, a text message can be sent when a lack of activity is detected for a predetermined amount of time, when a character entry is consecutively repeated a predetermined amount of times or for a predetermined amount of time, or any appropriate combination thereof. The recipient of the text message has the ability to adjust parameters on the device, activate sensors on the device, and/or trigger the transmission of information from the device. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130072144 | MANAGING AND MONITORING EMERGENCY SERVICES SECTOR RESOURCES - A system includes one or more wireless islands, one or more incident management applications, and one or more message management and routing (MMR) systems. Each MMR systems is configured to act as an intermediary for communication between one of the wireless islands and one or more of the incident management applications. One of the wireless islands includes a radio network. The radio network includes a plurality of remote sensor nodes (RSNs), and a gateway controller. An RSN of the plurality of RSNs is worn by ESS personnel, the gateway controller is mounted to an ESS vehicle, and the RSN is configured to wirelessly communicate with the gateway controller. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130072145 | 911 SERVICES AND VITAL SIGN MEASUREMENT UTILIZING MOBILE PHONE SENSORS AND APPLICATIONS - Improved methods for utilizing 911 services, for implementing 911 dispatch protocols, and for measuring vital signs of a human, all by accessing mobile phone sensors and applications, are disclosed. Vital signs such as heart rate, breathing rate, breathing distress, and blood pressure can be measured using mobile phone sensors and applications. A method for differential estimation of blood pressure involves the synchronization of time between two mobile phones, locating an appropriate position for one cell phone and recording heart sounds, and recording video data from the finger tip of the subject using the other mobile phone. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130072146 | Method and System for Providing Tiered Access to Communication Network Resources - Methods and systems automatically allocate cellular communication network resources to emergency response personnel during emergency situations which are detected by call volumes exceeding a predetermined maximum. Access to cellular communication network resources is provided by dedicating a portion of communication radio resources to emergency response personnel use. By reserving radio resources for emergency communication purposes, emergency personnel are able to both initiate and receive calls or data sessions from both other mobile devices as well as conventional landline telephone stations. Qualified emergency response personnel can preregistered their phones and be assigned personal identification numbers to enable access to allocated network resources. Users can also be registered “on the fly.” | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130078940 | RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY (RAT) BASED CALL CONTROL - Embodiments of the present invention enable and facilitate radio access technology based call control. For example, a method for call control is described. A call request that includes a call number is received. A call type of the call request is identified based on the call number. A radio access technology associated with the call number and the call type is determined. A call is performed using the radio access technology associated with the call number and the call type. In some instances, embodiments can be used for emergency type calls. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130084823 | DUAL MODE SERVICE WIFI ACCESS CONTROL - The provision of dual mode services is facilitated. Access to the dual mode services is controlled by associating a mobile device to an access point. Subscribers are required to provide valid geographical addresses for access points associated with the mobile devices prior to provision of service. Consequently, physical addresses are necessarily available for emergency services (e.g., E911). Mobile devices are restricted to specific access points based upon the access point identifiers automatically provided during initialization of service and maintained for authorization purposes. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130084824 | Systems and Methods for Providing Emergency Callback Procedures - Enhanced services, such as call restriction, call forwarding, anonymous call rejection, and proprietary services, may interfere with an emergency callback potentially preventing the callback from reaching the intended destination. Systems and methods for processing emergency calls to eliminate emergency callback failure in response to an emergency call being released are provided herein. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130084825 | Network Directed Cell Broadcasts For Emergency Alert System - Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. The systems and methods provide a way for a portable device to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. A flag provides an indication the EAS should be on and the systems and method override the settings made by a user to a portable device to enable EAS reception. The user may then be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, or the user may optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, or the user may otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data (e.g., a link to the information). | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130090081 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY CALL IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for providing an emergency call in a mobile communication system are provided. In the method, a User Equipment (UE) transmits, to a Proxy-Call Session Control Function (P-CSCF) entity, a first message including first information indicating that the UE requests an emergency call and receives, from the P-CSCF entity a second message including second information indicating whether a serving Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) supports a Non Voice Emergency Service (NOVES), and indicating a media type which the serving PLMN supports. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130090082 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY CALL IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for providing an emergency call in a mobile communication system are provided. In the method, a User Equipment (UE) transmits the first message including the first information as information indicating that the UE requests an emergency call and a Non Voice Emergency Service (NOVES) to the network entity, and receives the second message including the second information as information indicating whether at least one Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) supports the NOVES, and media types which at least one access network included in the at least one PLMN supports from the network entity. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130095781 | Method to Support Emergency Call Through Mesh Network - A method is provided for managing an emergency call in a mesh network. The method comprises a mesh station receiving an emergency indicator indicating that a call is an emergency call. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130095782 | Realizing Method of Emergency Call Registration - A realizing method of emergency registration is disclosed. When the user equipment in the visited network initiates an emergency registration request, the method comprises the following steps: after P-CSCF of the visited network receives the emergency registration request sent from the user equipment, it forwards the message to S-CSCF of the home network. The S-CSCF sets the emergency registration expiration time according to the setting policy for emergency registration expiration time, includes it into the emergency registration response sent to the P-CSCF which retrieves the emergency registration expiration time from the emergency registration response and sends the message to the user equipment, which in turn retrieves the emergency registration expiration time from the emergency registration response. The factors of the setting policy for the emergency registration expiration time comprise: a type of the emergency call, the location information of the visited network and the location information of the user equipment. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130102269 | Data Message Service Controller and Method for Handling Emergency Text Messaging - A system and method for communicating an emergency data message includes receiving a data message and determining whether an emergency abbreviated dialing code was received with the data message. If an emergency data message includes an abbreviated dialing code, an emergency data message short code associated with the abbreviated dialing code may be requested. A cell code identifier in which the wireless communications device is located may be determined, and the data message, emergency data message short code, and cell code identifier may be communicated via a communications network for the data message to be routed to a PSAP handling emergencies in an area in which the wireless communications device is located. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130102270 | SECURITY CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM SUPPORTING EMERGENCY CALLS, AND A SYSTEM THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a security control method and device for emergency calls in a mobile communication system, and the security control method in a mobile communication system supporting emergency calls according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a step in which a terminal transmits a message containing terminal security capabilities to a source network during handover in an emergency call; a step in which a mobility manager of the source network transmits, to a mobility manager of a target network, the message containing terminal security capabilities; a step in which the mobility manager of the target network transmits, to a base station of the target network, a hand-over request message containing the terminal security capabilities; and a step in which, after the hand-over preparation procedure has been completed, a base station of the source network transmits, to the terminal, a hand-over command message containing the terminal security capabilities. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130109340 | EMERGENCY MOBILE NOTIFICATION HANDLING | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130109341 | HOME SECURITY SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130122849 | Fall-Responsive Emergency Device, System, and Method - A device capable of being worn by a person includes a fall sensor responsive to the physical effect of a fall by a person wearing the device to generate a sensed-fall signal. A wireless transmitter can send a wireless alert signal in response to the sensed-fall signal without requiring participation by the person wearing the device. A base transmitter locatable on a premises where the device is to be worn can be enabled in response to the wireless alert signal to transmit a responder request to a remote responder. A two-way voice communicator separate from the wearable device can be located on the premises with the base transmitter. A remote responder can enable the two-way voice communicator for two-way voice communication with the person wearing the wearable device. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130130639 | PROVIDING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICES USING A VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT AND A MOBILE DEVICE - A system and method for providing a communication about a potential vehicular crash via a vehicle telematics unit and a personal mobile device. In one embodiment, the method carried out by the system receives a notification of a potential vehicular crash from a personal mobile device located at the vehicle. Then, the method confirms the occurrence of the crash by the vehicle telematics unit. Later, the method provides a wireless communication about the crash to one or more parties. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130130640 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING LOSS OF PORTABLE TERMINAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method identify a loss of a portable terminal in a wireless communication system. A method for identifying a loss of a portable terminal by a control server in a wireless communication system includes receiving a user identifier from the portable terminal, identifying registration information of the portable terminal, and determining that the portable terminal is lost, when the user identifier received from the portable terminal is different from the registration information of the portable terminal. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130137390 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE - Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, a portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130143512 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISABLING AND ENABLING MOBILE DEVICE FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS - A computer-implemented method for controlling activity of a mobile device corresponding to a first user is provided. The method includes enabling an application to receive an indication of permitted usage from a second user. An indication of permitted usage of the mobile device is received via the application from the second user. Instructions are transmitted to the mobile communication device to disable or enable at least one functional component of the mobile device responsive to the indication of permitted usage. Further provided is a computing system including at least one memory configured to perform a procedure for controlling activity of a mobile device. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130143513 | User Accessible Multimedia Geospatial Routing Engine - A method and apparatus to facilitate the secure storage of multimedia content (i.e. video with optional audio) on an internet cloud, and to grant the release of stored multimedia content to pre-authorized users and pre-authorized emergency dispatch personnel, only. A subscriber entity uses a secure user interface component to store a multimedia package containing important/relevant navigation and/or location information on a cloud database. In addition, the subscriber entity specifies whether or not emergency personnel are authorized to access the multimedia package during an emergency event, and whether or not a predefined highly trusted network of users may access the multimedia package following a conventional authorization procedure. The inventive multimedia geospatial routing engine releases the multimedia package to members of a subscriber's highly trusted network of users, by pre-authorization only, and to emergency dispatch personnel subscribed to the subscriber multimedia content database, in the case of an emergency event only. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130143514 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PSAP CALL BACK OF IN SUBSCRIBER - A method and system for re-establishing a connection from a PSAP or 911 call center to a terminal of a 911 caller who has subscribed to IN services, for example, after a terminal of a 911 caller has been disconnected from the PSAP or 911 call center. If the call is dropped, the PSAP or 911 call center can, manually, or automatically via the system of the present invention, dial or cause to be dialed, a pre-determined prefix prior to dialing the number of the terminal of the 911 caller. In a separate embodiment of the method and system of the present invention, a separate parameter is used in CAMEL IDP and ISUP IAM to indicate the calling party category to identify that the call is originating from a PSAP or 911 call center. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130143515 | Method and system for processing prior services - The disclosure discloses a method and a system for processing prior services, the method includes that: an eNB and/or an MME carries a service priority indication in a message sent to a UE in mobile terminating call procedures for CSFB; and the UE sends a GERAN or a UTRAN a priority indication corresponding to a service when the GERAN or the UTRAN initiates the service. With the disclosure, a source network E-UTRAN can take full advantage of an existing message to carry service information to notify a UE, the UE forwards the information to a target network GERAN/UTRAN, so as to avoid failure of a high priority service in the target network. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130149984 | Disaster Alert Warning Network - An emergency alert network for alerting users of hazardous weather conditions comprising: a cellular network; a database connected to the cellular network, where the database stores user data; a plurality of users; and a central communication center connected to the network, where the central communications center transmits alerts and warnings to a selected group of users. The user data may include a cellular phone number or other identifying data. The alerts and warnings generally relate to hazardous weather conditions. The communication center may be a local weather bureau, a fire department or an emergency response center. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130149985 | EXTENDING THE RANGE OF VEHICULAR CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS - A method of carrying out communications using a vehicle telematics unit includes identifying a cellular base station in wireless communication with a vehicle telematics unit; attempting an emergency call via the identified cellular base station using the vehicle telematics unit; determining that a forward link portion of a cellular signal between the vehicle telematics unit and the identified cellular base station lacks sufficient strength to place the attempted emergency call; and transmitting emergency communications via the identified cellular base station using a reverse link portion of the cellular signal based on the determination. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130149986 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENABLING URGENT COMMUNICATION - A communication terminal device includes a communication module, a detection unit, a startup module, and a power supply circuit. The communication module is capable of switching between a general communication channel and a special communication channel. When the communication module receives an urgent communication via the special communication channel, the detection unit activates the called communication terminal device if it is in a turned-off state, by providing a startup signal to the startup module, and the startup module controls the power supply circuit to power on the terminal device to accept the urgent communication. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130149987 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND ROUTING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - A determining and routing apparatus uses an emergency event pre-processor (EEPP) to decide a machine-based emergency event request and route a corresponding emergency message to at least one proper emergency reaction center (emRC). For each emergency event request from one or more signal sending devices, the EEPP decides the emergency event request, analyzes at least one machine-based emergency event service type set in a parameter in accordance with the request, selects at least one emRC to process the machine-based emergency event service type from one or more emRCs, and decides at least one routing path for transmitting the corresponding emergency message. At least one mapping lists maintain the mapping information between the machine-based emergency event service types and the emRCs. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130149988 | Enhanced E911 Network Access for a Call Center Using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Messaging - A switched emergency call (e.g., a 911 call, an alarm company call) forwarded by a telematics call center is converted into a session initiation protocol (SIP) packetized phone call at the call center, and routed over an IP network, for presentation to an emergency services gateway, which connects to a selective router via dedicated circuits, gaining full access to the Enhanced 911 network. This provides a PSAP receiving a call from a telematics call center or other call center with all features available in an Enhanced 911 network, e.g., callback number of the 911 caller, and location of the 911 caller. Location of the caller is provided using a VoIP positioning center (VPC), queried from the call center. In this way, the switched emergency call is converted into a SIP packetized phone call and routed without further passage through the public switched telephone network (PSTN). | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130157607 | PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE EXPERIENCE BASED ON INFERRED VEHICLE STATE - A mobile device is described herein that provides a user interface experience to a user who is operating the mobile device within a vehicle. The mobile device provides the user interface experience using mode functionality. The mode functionality operates by receiving inference-input information from one or more input sources. At least one input source corresponds to at least one movement-sensing device, provided by the mobile device, that determines movement of the mobile device. The mode functionality then infers a state of the vehicle based on the inference-input information and presents a user interface experience that is appropriate for the vehicle state. In one scenario, the mode functionality can also infer that the vehicle is in a distress condition. In response, the mode functionality can solicit assistance for the user. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130157608 | Method of Cell Reselection for a Mobile Communication System and Related Mobile Device - A method of cell reselection for a mobile communication system comprises determining whether a mobile device in the mobile communication system is capable of initiating an emergency call through the second cell when a network of the mobile communication system restricts the mobile device from accessing a first cell, and the mobile device performs a first cell reselection procedure to switch the first cell to the second cell, so as to generate a first determination result, and determining whether the mobile device camps on the second cell according to the first determination result. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130157609 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF GROUP BASED ALERT DISTRIBUTION - System and method of managing distribution of alert messages to a plurality of presentation devices. The method and system enable selecting a broadcast channel out of a plurality of broadcast channels according to a detected emergency situation. Each broadcast channel is designated for communication with a target group of presentation devices. An alert message, corresponding to the emergency situation is broadcasted to the target group over the selected broadcast channel, to allow each presentation device of the target group to present the broadcasted alert message. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130157610 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MANAGING DISTRIBUTION OF ALERTS - System and method of managing distribution of alert messages to a plurality of presentation devices. The system enables receiving an alert distribution request from an alerting source, including emergency situation data and indication of an area associated with the emergency situation, creating an alert message corresponding to the alert distribution request and identifying broadcasting operators, which enable distributing the alert message in the emergency area. Once the alert message is created and the broadcasting operators are identified, the system forwards the alert message to the identified broadcasting operators. The broadcasting operators broadcast the alert message to the plurality of presentation devices such as mobile devices, TV sets, radio devices, and the like. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130165068 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MULTIPARTY PARTICIPATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR A TEXT MESSAGE SESSION - A method and apparatus provides for multiparty participation and management in text messaging sessions. The method includes a server establishing a text messaging session, which establishes a media path for exchanging text messages between a caller device and a single device having a device identifier known to the caller device, wherein the session is established in response to a call from the caller device. The server further joins multiple responding devices to the text messaging session, receives text messages from the multiple responding devices, and sends, over the media path to the caller device, a set of text messages based on the text messages received from the multiple responding devices. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130171955 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AND MITIGATING RADIO INTERFERENCE AMONG USER EQUIPMENT AND BASE STATIONS OF GEOGRAPHICALLY CO-LOCATED AND SPECTRALLY DISTINCT WIRELESS SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus are provided for detecting interference between spectrally distinct wireless communication networks. A first base station in a first network communicates with a first mobile device at a first frequency, and a second base station communicates at a second frequency with a second mobile device geographically co-located with the first mobile device. The power level of an interfering signal received at the first base station from the second mobile device may be estimated by sharing information between the two networks through an interoperability gateway. The path loss of a reference signal transmitted from the first mobile device to its base station is communicated to the gateway, along with a parameter associated with the transmit power level of the interfering signal. Based on this parameter and the reference signal path loss, the received power level of the interfering signal may be inferred. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171956 | MAN-OVERBOARD RADIO - A wireless device is provided, comprising: a body; a transmitter and a receiver mounted in the body and adapted for at least two-way wireless voice and data communications; a sensor mounted in a container formed on or within the body, the sensor generating a signal when liquid entering the container accumulates to a predetermined level or volume; and, a processor adapted to receive the signal and to control the transmitter to transmit an alarm message indicative of the signal. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171957 | TRIGGERING A 911 VOICE CALL FROM A NON-VOICE MESSAGE - A voice based emergency call, such as a call to 911, is provided to a public safety answering point (PSAP) triggered from a non-voice based emergency call. When a non-voice based call is sent to a PSAP that does not accept non-voice based calls, upon determining that the PSAP cannot handle non-voice based calls, the communication network is utilized to establish a voice based call with the PSAP. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130178184 | System and Method for Providing Contact Information of an Out of Area Mobile Device to a Reverse 911 Database - A system and method for registering the contact information of mobile devices with a service 911 service is presented. In one embodiment, a mobile switching center receives the contact information of a mobile device. If the mobile switching center determines that the mobile device is not located within a particular wireless sub-network, such as, but not limited to, a wireless sub-network associated with an area code registered to the mobile device, the mobile switching center generates a reverse 911 registration text message and transmits the reverse 911 registration text message to the mobile device. A user of the mobile device may then transmit the reverse 911 registration text message to a local reverse 911 database to have the contact information associated with the mobile device added to the local reverse 911 database. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130189941 | Local Management And Control Of Remotely Subscribed Wireless Communication Devices - A mobility gateway may authenticate a first wireless communication device (WCD) with a first wireless operator. The first WCD may subscribe to the first wireless operator, and may be served by a first wireless coverage area that is defined by a first carrier frequency. The first carrier frequency may be associated with the first wireless operator. The mobility gateway may also authenticate a second WCD with a second wireless operator. The second WCD may subscribe to the second wireless operator, may be served by a second wireless coverage area that is defined by a second carrier frequency. The second carrier frequency may be associated with the second wireless operator. The mobility gateway may route network traffic between a local network point of presence and at least one of the first and second WCD. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130189942 | Call Management Interfaces - Systems, methods and computer program products for generating and displaying various user interfaces for configuring one or more call handling rules associated with managing virtual PBX services rendered at an extension are described. The user interfaces can be used to configure virtual PBX services for a single- or multi-extension environment. The virtual PBX services can provide, for example, a main number, and calls made to the main number can be managed according to one or more sets of call handling rules associated with the virtual PBX services and which can be configured through the user interfaces. The user interfaces can be web-based interfaces accessible through a browser, and can be accessed only after a user or administrator has setup and activated the virtual PBX services. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130189943 | IN-BAND VOICE WITH SECURITY SIGNALING - The present invention includes an aspect directed to in-band voice capabilities with security signaling. For sessions that do not involve voice, the signaling data can be sent to the alarm communication center using a data channel, without using a voice channel. In other aspects, the protocol used to transmit alarm events from the alarm device to the alarm communication center resembles industry-standard alarm format, but differs in specific ways that recognize both advantages and disadvantages of the cellular medium. In yet other aspects, the invention may use a timeout in order to ensure orderly resource management in the case of a communication failure. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130189944 | TRACKING AND REPORTING INFORMATION CHARACTERIZING ATTACKS CAUSED BY A DISEASE - Methods and apparatus for tracking and monitoring information related to an attack caused by a disease. A portable electronic device such as a smartphone or portable computer is used to collect personal information about one or more attack episodes. The personal information is associated with temporal information for the attack and the personal information and temporal information is stored in at least one storage device associated with the portable electronic device. The stored personal and temporal information may be used to generate one or more reports displaying trends for one or more report metrics. Emergency information related to the disease and stored on the portable electronic device may be output from the portable electronic device in an emergency situation. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130196612 | TELEMATICS UNIT AND MOBILE DEVICE PAIRING WITH MISSING DEVICE NOTIFICATIONS - The described method and system provide for forgotten phone notification and vehicle theft notification. A method includes: activating a configurable device pairing program module associated with a short-range wireless unit of the telematics unit when a triggering condition is satisfied; determining, using the configurable device pairing program module and short-range wireless unit, whether the paired mobile device is within range of the short-range wireless unit; and providing, in response to a determination that the paired mobile device is not within range of the short-range wireless unit, a notification to the paired mobile device that the vehicle is being operated in the exception state that is based, at least in part, upon the paired mobile device not being detected during the determining step. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130203371 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING A SPECIAL NUMBER SERVICE REQUEST MESSAGE SENT TO A SPECIAL NUMBER SERVICE ANSWERING POSITION USING A MULTI-MEDIA MESSAGING SERVICE FORMAT - A method for treating a special number service request message sent to a special number service answering position using a multi-media messaging service (MMS) format includes: (a) at a locus en route the answering position, dividing a text portion of the request message from a media portion of the request message; (b) in no particular order: (1) creating an identifier linking the text portion with the media portion; and (2) formatting the text portion in a text message format; (c) in no particular order: (1) forwarding the media portion toward the answering position; and (2) forwarding the text message format with the identifier in a text message toward the answering position; and (d) employing the identifier to effect correlating the text message with the media portion to present the request message to the answering position. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130203372 | METHOD OF OPERATING A BASE STATION OF A CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - The invention relates to a method of operating a base station ( | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130217352 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREDICT AND AVOID MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES - A miniaturized, ruggedized, field-deployable Portable Exposure Assessment System (PEAS) is used to remotely monitor workers and provide real-time warning of exposure to musculoskeletal injury conditions via alarm and smart-phone transmission. The PEAS unit wirelessly acquires exposure data from sensors; conducts initial data analysis; triggers proximal and remote alarms; sends out text messages with abnormal data, GPS locations, and time stamps to a safety office; and saves data for more extensive assessment. Sensor technology is used in this field-deployable system to simultaneously measure and collect the body loads and awkward postures imposed by package handling as well as driving-related, low-frequency vibration exposures. Wireless technology is used to set up wireless communication links between the sensors and a data logger and between the data logger and a smart phone with GPS, date/time stamp and text messaging capabilities. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130225111 | Method and Apparatus for Roadside Assistance Facilitation - A roadside assistance system includes a vehicle computing system (VCS), an intermediate system, operable to communicate with the VCS and at least one backend system, and a backend roadside assistance processing system, operable to receive data from the intermediate system and operable to receive calls from the VCS. The VCS is operable to establish communication with the intermediate system. The VCS is further operable to transfer data to the intermediate system, to place a call to the backend roadside assistance processing system, and to relay at least a MIN to the backend roadside assistance processing system. The intermediate system is operable to process transferred data and relay data to the backend roadside system. The backend roadside system is operable to compare the MIN relayed from the VCS with data received from the intermediate system to formulate a dispatch order and to dispatch roadside assistance in accordance with the dispatch order. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225112 | SYSTEM AND/OR METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN EMERGENCY CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER - A method is provided for utilizing an emergency contact number in a telecommunications network ( | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225113 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR USING ALTERNATIVE NUMBERS FOR ROUTING VOICE CALLS AND SHORT MESSAGES IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system, method and computer-readable medium for allowing the use of an alternative numbering plan for delivering short messages to mobile subscribers using the public mobile telephone network is provided. Users of an enterprise or other closed networks as well as users that are not part of a closed network may send short messages destined to members of an enterprise or closed network from their mobile or other devices associated with their subscription using an alternative enterprise directory number, such as the office number, instead of the mobile number, such that the alternative number will be presented at the destination device as the originating number. The recipient may respond to the message by addressing the response to the enterprise or closed network number, and the response may be delivered to the originator's mobile or other device associated with their subscription. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225114 | System and Method for Real Time Self-Provisioning for a Mobile Communication Device - A system and method of provisioning services for a mobile communication device are disclosed. A provisioning request including provisioning information and specifying a provisioning operation and a first communication service is prepared on the mobile communication device and sent to a provisioning system. Processing of the provisioning request is dependent upon whether or not a second communication service has been activated for the mobile communication device. If the mobile communication device is outside a coverage area of a wireless communication network when a provisioning request is prepared, the request is stored at the mobile communication device and sent to the provisioning system when the mobile communication device enters the coverage area. The provisioning system preferably manages service provisioning for multiple services, any of which may be hosted by different service providers. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225115 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD - A communication terminal includes a receiver for receiving a communication signal including urgent warning information, a current location information retrieving unit that retrieves location information regarding a current location of a user, a storage unit that stores information regarding a registered point specified by the user or a communication system, a processing unit that calculates a distance between the current location and the registered point, in response to receiving by the receiving unit of the communication signal, and an information providing unit that provides to-be-provided information including, at least, the distance to the user. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130231072 | EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE PHONES - Technologies for handling emergency calls from mobile communication devices include receiving an emergency call originated by a mobile communication device to a land line number serviced by an emergency call handling server, determining an emergency call center to handle the emergency call based on the called land line number, and routing the emergency call to the determined emergency call center. The land line number may have a pre-defined location associated therewith. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130231073 | Method of Handling Local Emergency Number List and Related Communication Device - A method of handling a local emergency number list for a communication device in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises receiving the local emergency number list transmitted by a first network with a first mobility country code (MCC) in the wireless communication system; and determining that the local emergency number list is valid when the communication device is in a coverage of a second network with a second MCC in the wireless communication system, if the first network and the second network are in a same country. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130231074 | METHOD OF MANAGING RECEPTION OF NATURAL DISASTER WARNING NOTIFICATION MESSAGES FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method of managing notification message reception corresponding to natural disaster warning for a user equipment of a wireless communication system includes activating the notification message reception when a reception indication message indicating permission of the notification message reception is received from the network, receiving a system information broadcasted by the network, and stopping the notification message reception when the system information includes no resource configuration about notification message delivery controlled by the network. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130231075 | METHOD OF MANAGING RECEPTION OF NATURAL DISASTER WARNING NOTIFICATION MESSAGES FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method of managing notification message reception corresponding to natural disaster warning for a user equipment of a wireless communication system includes managing the notification message reception according to configuration information broadcasted or paged by a network of the wireless communication system, and a connection state of the user equipment, wherein the connection state of the user equipment corresponds to a disaster notification disallowing mode and a disaster notification allowing mode, and the configuration information is a reception indication message indicating permission of the notification message reception. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130231076 | METHOD OF MANAGING RECEPTION OF NATURAL DISASTER WARNING NOTIFICATION MESSAGES FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method of managing notification message reception corresponding to natural disaster warning for a user equipment of a wireless communication system includes managing the notification message reception according to configuration information broadcasted or paged by a network of the wireless communication system, wherein the configuration information broadcasted or paged by the network of the wireless communication system is existence information of a notification message sent by a serving cell. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130237174 | Vehicle Key Fob with Emergency Assistant Service - The illustrative embodiment contains a key fob configured to communicate wirelessly with a vehicle and a communication network. The key fob further includes, a first transceiver configured to communicate data to the vehicle to allow access and operation of the vehicle and to receive data indicating that an emergency event has been detected at the vehicle. The key fob also includes a second transceiver configured to access a telecommunications network. Additionally, the key fob contains a circuit configured to cause the second transmitter to automatically dial a 911 operator in the event the data received by the transceiver indicates that an emergency event has been detected at the vehicle. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237175 | ADAPTIVE MOBILE MESSAGING INTERFACE FOR IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS - A method for using text to communicate with a 9-1-1 caller includes receiving an emergency message from a 9-1-1-caller using a mobile device, presenting, on a display screen of the mobile device, a first text message, presenting, on the display screen of the mobile device, a first set of valid responses to the first text message, and receiving, from the mobile device, information identifying a selection of a valid response from the first set of valid responses. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237176 | Emergency Call Notification for Network Services - Enhanced services, such as call restriction, call forwarding, anonymous call rejection, and proprietary services, may interfere with an emergency callback potentially preventing the callback from reaching the intended destination. Systems and methods for processing emergency calls to eliminate emergency callback failure in response to an emergency call being disconnected are provided herein. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237177 | METHOD OF MANAGING RECEPTION OF NATURAL DISASTER WARNING NOTIFICATION MESSAGES FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method of managing notification message reception corresponding to natural disaster warning for a user equipment of a wireless communication system includes activating the notification message reception when reception indication message indicating reception of the notification message is received, selecting a cell after the notification message reception is activated, and stopping the notification message reception after completion of selecting the cell. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237178 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING ALERTS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a cordless phone operating in an establishment with a plurality of cordless phone handsets having a controller adapted to monitor a source for weather alerts, detect a weather alert, determine from the weather alert a weather alert type, retrieve a user profile, identify from the user profile and the weather alert type one or more of the plurality of cordless phone handsets to be notified of the weather alert, select from the user profile a ringtone type for each of the identified cordless phone handsets, wherein the ringtone type identifies the weather alert type, and transmit a message to cause each of the indentified cordless phone handsets to assert the ringtone type identified therefor. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130244608 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENABLING INCOMING PAGES FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY CALL MADE IN AIRPLANE MODE - Embodiments of the present invention provide devices, methods, and systems for use in emergency call situation. For example, in one embodiment, a mobile wireless device transmits a registration message upon an end of an emergency callback mode, which takes place after an emergency call made while the mobile device is in airplane mode, to ensure that the network is aware of the active status of the mobile device. This way, the user of the mobile device can receive all incoming calls after the cessation of the emergency callback mode, relieving the user of the inconvenience of being unaware of their inability to receive incoming calls. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130244609 | E-911 Information Auto-Population for Wi-Fi Calling - Techniques for auto-populating emergency geo-location address information are described. Instances of geo-location address information may be acquired from a variety of different sources. The instances of geo-location address information may be prioritized based at least in part on each one's respective source. A candidate geo-location address may be determined and may be used to auto-populate emergency address information. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130244610 | Methods And Apparatus For Limiting Communication Capabilities In Mobile Communication Devices - Methods for use in a mobile device configured to communicate in a wireless network is described. The mobile device detects whether a a temperature condition exists. When the temperature condition exists, the mobile device presents a visual indication which indicates that the mobile device is in an emergency communication state. The mobile device further operates to prohibit user-initiated communication requests for non-emergency telephone calls via the wireless network, but allows a user-initiated communication request for an emergency telephone call via the wireless network. When the temperature condition fails to exist, the mobile device operates to allow user-initiated communication requests for emergency and non-emergency telephone calls via the wireless network. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130252569 | SMART ALARM PROVIDING TERMINAL AND ALARM PROVIDING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a smart alarm providing terminal and an alarm proving method thereof. The smart alarm providing terminal includes an alarm unit to drive an alarm of the terminal, a voice conversation unit to perform a voice conversation function between a user and the terminal, a user information provision unit to provide different personalized information according to respective users, a memory unit to store data to perform the voice conversation function and to provide the personalized information, and a controller to control the voice conversation unit and the user information provision unit so as to enable the voice conversation function and provision of the personalized information when the alarm of the terminal is driven. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130252570 | URGENT CALL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - In order to contact a user who owns a mobile terminal (TM), who is the recipient of a call from a calling user's communicating device (DCa) to the mobile terminal and who cannot be reached by means of the mobile terminal over a telecommunications network (RT), a communication server (SC) determines a level of urgency of the call, determines a list of third-party users who may be placed in contact with the calling user, based on the social relationship between the called user and each third-party user, on geolocation data (Dg) related to the called user and related to third-party users, and on the call's level of urgency, and establishes a call between the calling user at least one third-party user on the list. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130252571 | SPEECH RECOGNITION BASED EMERGENCY SITUATION ALERT SERVICE IN MOBILE TERMINAL - A method and apparatus of detecting and reporting an emergency situation of a mobile terminal user to a third party using an audio recognition function included in a mobile terminal are provided. The method includes recognizing speech received from a microphone; determining whether a current situation is emergent based on the recognized speech; and controlling a radio frequency communication unit to report the emergency situation to a preset external device when the current situation is emergent. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130252572 | First Responder Wireless Emergency Alerting with Automatic Callback and Location Triggering - Using wireless features, a public service agency is enabled to provide alert information to first responders. An automatic call back from the first responder triggers a voice call launching a location fix on the current location of the first responder. Preferably delivery confirmation that the responder has received the message is received. Once the location fix has been completed, then driving directions with map images are sent to the first responder based on their current location and desired destination for response. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130252573 | Emergency Call Access Method and System, Base Station, and Terminal - The present invention provides a call access method, device and system. A base station receives a call access request sent by a terminal. The call access request includes a type of a call that the terminal requests accessing. The base station performs uplink synchronization with the terminal. The base station receives capability information of the terminal and sends a reception acknowledgement response to the capability information to the terminal. If the type of the call is an emergency call, the base station directly sends configuration information of a default bearer that corresponds to the capability information to the terminal. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130260709 | Emergency Alert System Instructional Media - Emergency instructional messages are utilized to provide instructions to a user in the event of an emergency. The instructional message may be various media, including, but not limited to, text, images, video, audio, and/or multimedia. The instructional message can be prerecorded and stored in a mobile device and/or on a communications network. Instructional message may be provided manually by an alert initiator and/or automatically based upon a type of alert. The instructional message may be initiated based upon the initiation of an emergency alert system (EAS) transmission, the occurrence of an event, a designated person, or a security violation, for example. Further, the instructional message may be tailored depending upon a location, such as the expected or determined location of the intended recipient or communication device of the instructional message. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260710 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN EMERGENCY CONTACT SERVICE IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK USING PERMISSIONS BASED ON STATUS OF REQUESTING ENTITIES - Methods for providing a service in a telecommunication network are described herein. An emergency contact service is activated for a valid subscriber of a provider of the telecommunication network. A permission is associated with the emergency contact list. The permission grants access to an entity requesting access based on a status of the requesting entity. An access identifier correlates with the emergency contact list. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130267189 | No Responders Online - A rapid assignment dynamic ownership queue for text message sessions queues incoming text messages destined for a service bureau, at a network server. Simultaneous access is provided to any one text message of the queued incoming text messages to a plurality of operator terminals at the service bureau. Initial ownership of the one text message is assigned as a result of a first acting terminal of the plurality of operator terminals having completed an action in service to the text message, and ownership is re-assigned to a subsequent operator terminal having completed another action in service to the text message after the first acting terminal. A configurable escalation queue may be implemented to assign an escalation code to each queued item, regardless of its position in the queue list, to alter the presentation of the queue item. A No Responders Online feature can indicate if all terminal devices are “offline”. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130267190 | System and Method for Temporarily Reconfiguring a Communications System to Provide Selection Services - A system and method for temporarily reconfiguring a communications system to provide selected services are provided. A method for temporarily providing selected services by a cell of a communications system includes receiving a first command, changing an operating mode of the cell responsive to the first command, and indicating the operating mode to a first selected device and a first non-selected device. The cell operating in the operating mode serves the first selected device based on the first command, and the first non-selected device is a selected device prior to the change in the operating mode and is capable of accessing the cell before the cell changes the operating mode responsive to the first command and is not capable of accessing the cell after the cell changes the operating mode responsive to the first command. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130267191 | Alarm Systems Having Multiple Communication Alternatives for Contacting a Monitoring Service and Methods of Operating the Same - An alarm system includes a mobile terminal and an alarm controller. The alarm controller is configured to communicate with the mobile terminal, to attempt a call to a monitoring service using a first communication technique responsive to detection of an alarm condition, and to attempt a call to the monitoring service using the mobile terminal if the call attempt using the first communication technique is unsuccessful. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130267192 | METHOD FOR GEO-TARGETING WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS - Geo-targeting may be used in combination with wireless alert capabilities to provide alerts to a more granulated geographical area. Disclosed herein is a system and method for performing geo-targeting for various alert areas such that emergency messages may be delivered to mobile and static devices of different types in a localized area. In an example embodiment, geo-targeting supports the delivery area for wireless emergency alerts by identifying the cell sites that are in a specified geographic area that have technology capable of delivering wireless emergency alerts. The components of the telecommunications system that support a wireless emergency alert system may be identified and mapped to any geographical area. The method and system of geo-target mapping may provide an efficient and more robust way of determining the telecommunication components to be employed for broadcasting emergency alerts. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130273873 | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - An emergency communications system, such as an automotive emergency communications system, may include a primary battery, such as a starter battery of a vehicle, an emergency communications control unit electrically and mechanically connected to the primary battery, and a mounting device to mount the emergency communications control unit within a close distance of the primary battery. The close distance may be a distance equal or less than ten centimeters, for example. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130273874 | ADMISSION CONTROL OF EMERGENCY CONNECTIONS - Emergency or prioritized communications in a wireless communication network are handled during negotiation of access to the wireless communication network from a mobile station using dedicated emergency multiple-access sequences which are also used as communication division codes in communication with a base station of the network. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130273875 | ALARM SYSTEM WITH TWO-WAY VOICE - Techniques are described for establishing a two-way voice communication session with an alarm system. The alarm system may establish a two-way voice communication session with an operator associated with a monitoring service that provides monitoring services for alarm events detected by the alarm system. The alarm system also may establish a two-way voice communication session with a notification recipient that is interested in receiving notifications associated with events detected by the alarm system. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130273876 | METHOD AND APPARATUSES FOR MULTIMEDIA PRIORITY SERVICE - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for transmitting a request to control a multimedia priority service for a user from user equipment to a subscription profile repository, comprising transmitting the request from the user equipment to an intermediate node, and transmitting the request from the intermediate node to a subscription profile repository. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130281044 | ALARM SYSTEM CALL-BACK NUMBER PROVISION AND RETRIEVAL - A control panel of an alarm system at a premises stores call-back numbers/addresses and provides these to a monitoring center, as required. In embodiments, the call-back numbers/address may be provided along with the signalling of an alarm condition. In other embodiments, call-back numbers/addresses may be retrieved from the panel at the request of an operator or installer, or periodically. Call-back numbers/address may be stored or updated at the panel by installers or occupants, or automatically. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130281045 | Use Of The Commercial Mobile Alert System To Trigger Alternative Receivers - A system and method for providing a message to a user of a device, such as a mobile cellular phone, which includes using a signal, such as a CMAS alert, to turn on one or more receivers of the device configured to receive the message, conserves battery power for the device until it is needed in order to receive and transmit the message. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130281046 | INITIATING A CALL TO AN EMERGENCY CALL CENTER VIA A RELAY SERVICE - A call to an emergency call center from a device is initiated utilizing a relay service. The device may send a non-voice message to the relay service. The relay service, upon receipt and analysis of the message, may initiate a call to the device. The device, upon receiving the call and determining that the call is from the relay service, may place the call on hold and initiate a call to an emergency call center. Subsequently, the device may establish a multi-party call between the device, the relay service, and the emergency call center. Further, the relay service may maintain multiple communications modes in order to conduct non-voice messages with the device and conduct voice communications with the emergency call center. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130281047 | RECEIVING AN EMERGENCY ALERT MESSAGE VIA A BROADCAST DATA CHANNEL - A mobile device may be configured with multiple receivers (e.g., a cellular receiver, a broadcast receiver such as FM, AM, DTV, a satellite receiver, a NWR receiver, etc.). Upon receipt of an emergency alert message via at least one of the receivers, the mobile device, via an application installed on the mobile device, may extract the emergency alert message from a data channel of the broadcast. The mobile device, via the application, may process the extracted emergency alert message to determine if the emergency alert message is to be rendered via the device. And, if the emergency alert message is to be rendered, the mobile device, via the application, may format the extracted emergency alert message to conform to a standard format (e.g., Commercial Mobile Alert System, CMAS, format). | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130281048 | DEACTIVATING EXISTING BEARER/CONTEXT FOR EMERGENCY BEARER ESTABLISHMENT - A method, user equipment and non-transitory computer readable memory for establishing an emergency service using a wireless network includes unilaterally deactivating, at the user equipment when the user equipment needs to establish an emergency service, at least one active context with the wireless network without deactivating at least one other active context. Thereafter directing to the wireless network, a request to establish the emergency service that identifies the emergency service and one or more contexts that remain active after the unilateral deactivation of the at least one active context by the user equipment, synchronizing, in response to and based on the request, current context status information of the user equipment with the wireless network, and then establishing the emergency service using the wireless network with which the active context was deactivated. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130288633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MOBILE WIRELESS BROADCAST MESSAGES IN DESIGNATED LANGUAGES - A mobile wireless system and method are described for distributing emergency alert messages to mobile wireless devices in multiple languages. The emergency alert system receives an alert message including a geographic area identification, and a text alert. The emergency alert system renders one or more translations of the text alert from the text alert. The one or more translated versions of the text alert are provided in particular foreign languages based upon designated foreign languages corresponding to the geographic area identification. The emergency alert system transmits the text alert and one or more translated text alerts commercial mobile wireless service provider networks for broadcasting the text alert and the translated text alert(s) via mobile wireless transmitters having a coverage area falling within a region corresponding to the geographic area identification. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130288634 | EMERGENCY CALL OPTIMIZATION DURING TRACKING AREA UPDATE - Systems and methods for handling requests for emergency calls are disclosed. In particular, the emergency calls may be expedited when a tracking area update is in progress. An extended service request is transmitted by a user equipment while performing a tracking area update, the request relating to an emergency call. A circuit-switched fallback procedure may be performed before completion of the TAU. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130288635 | DETERMINATION OF NON-VOICE EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABILITY - Determining if non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available is accomplished via an indicator provided via a control channel and/or via a query to a network entity. For example, a NOVES indicator can be provided, via a control channel message, to a communications device, indicating whether non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available or not available. Additionally, capabilities of public safety answering points (PSAPs) providing NOVES can be included. For example, the indicator can include information as to whether an identified PSAP can receive a text based emergency message, an emergency message comprising a image, and emergency message comprising audio, and/or an emergency message comprising video. In another example configuration, a communications device can query a communications network to determine the availability of NOVES and PSAP capabilities. A response to the query can include an indication as to whether non-voice services are available, and, if appropriate, the types of NOVES services available. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130295872 | MOBILE DEVICE EMERGENCY SERVICE - Mobile device emergency service techniques are described. In embodiments, a client device includes one or more modules implemented at least partially in hardware and configured to implement an emergency service. The emergency service configured to support operations including generating a user interface for display on a display device, receiving one or more inputs usable to form an emergency contacts list that includes a plurality of emergency contacts, and causing the emergency contacts list to be communicated to one or more other client devices for use in generating a message to be communicated automatically and without user intervention to the emergency contacts in the emergency contacts list responsive to a trigger. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130295873 | MESSAGE BROADCAST SYSTEM, BASE STATION AND METHOD FOR MESSAGE BROADCAST - A message broadcast system for broadcasting messages to user devices includes a cell broadcast center and a base station, the cell broadcast center including a first table associating the sender identifier of a message broadcast request with a message identifier information for identifying a message to be added to the message and corresponding to a priority for controlling the order of broadcast messages, and a transmission unit for transmitting a message including the message identifier information corresponding to the sender identifier to the base station, and the base station including a second table associating the message identifier information with a priority for controlling the order of broadcast messages, and a broadcast controlling unit for controlling the order of broadcast messages based on the priority corresponding to the message identifier information obtained from the message from the cell broadcast center. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130303104 | Techniques for Delivering Emergency Payloads for Non-Voice Emergency Services - Examples are disclosed for delivering, at user equipment (UE) such as a wireless device, emergency payloads for non-voice emergency services (NOVES). The examples include receiving, at a UE, an emergency payload associated with a NOVES that may include an emergency indicator, a voice message, a video or a text message. An attempt may be made to deliver the emergency payload to a public service answering point (PSAP) and if the attempt is not successful, the emergency payload may be stored at the UE. A number of reattempts may be made to deliver the emergency payload to the PSAP if the attempt is not successful. Based on an acknowledgement of delivery of the emergency payload to the PSAP or aborting reattempts to deliver the emergency payload, the stored emergency payload may be removed from the UE. Other examples are described and claimed. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130303105 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAFETY SERVICE USING SAME - The present invention provides a mobile communication terminal and a system and method for safety service using the terminal for checking the user's location and a situation of the surroundings of the user at the time of an emergency such as kidnapping, accident, and so on. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130309991 | Intelligent Long Term Evolution Circuit Switched Fallback Management - A device may connect a data session for a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to a long term evolution network and during the data session receive a voice call request for the WTRU. In addition the device may prioritize the voice call request compared to the data session and direct the voice call to a network device based on the prioritization. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130309992 | FIXED MOBILE CONVERGENCE HOME CONTROL SYSTEM - Systems and methods for controlling a building automation system with an FMC cellular device are provided. The FMC cellular device can locally interface with a building automation system via a femtocell base station or a wireless access point, remotely interface with a building automation system over a wide area network via a macrocell base station, or remotely interface with a building automation system via a GAN enabled wireless access point. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130309993 | MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS METHOD AND CALL SESSION CONTROL NODE - A mobile communication method according to the present invention includes a step A of establishing a connection in a core network for an emergency call originated by UE, a step B of performing “IMS emergency registration processing originated by the UE”, and a step C of performing processing for originating the emergency call from the UE. In the step B, a “Cell ID” of a serving cell for the UE saved in an HSS is transmitted to an IMS. In the step C, the IMS selects an emergency notification device | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130324070 | AIRLINER-MOUNTED CELLULAR BASE STATION - An aircraft-mounted base transceiver station (mBTS) for providing intermittent coverage in a cellular radio network. The mBTS utilizes the existing protocol of its terrestrial counterparts, thereby avoiding dual-mode devices and enabling common usage of terminal monitoring and device management systems for devices connected to a single radio access network even when outside terrestrial coverage areas. The aircraft follows a transient flight pattern, providing intermittent flyover connectivity for remote radio device such as machine-type devices. Connectivity may be store and forward. Channel usage may be adjusted to avoid interfering with terrestrial communication cells during flyover. Doppler effects due to aircraft speed may be accounted for. The mBTS may be configured to service in-range radio devices which are outside a Doppler-inhibited region and/or to prioritize communication with devices based on expected time outside the Doppler-inhibited region. An aircraft mounted antenna may have a radiation pattern focused toward devices outside the Doppler-inhibited region. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130324071 | MODIFYING ALERT MODES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device and/or program therefor configured to modify alert modes of the electronic device. Specifically, based on at least one predetermined criterion (e.g., a set of time coordinates, a calendar entry, etc.), a reduced alert mode may be activated in which the electronic device may be silenced or subject to a reduced volume. However, when a communication attempt is received on the device, the sender thereof will be identified and compared to a list of approved senders. If the sender is an approved sender, the reduced alert mode will be deactivated. In alternative embodiments, the reduced alert mode may be deactivated when an emergency call is received, and/or a predetermined number of communication attempts have been received from a single sender. In yet another embodiment, the electronic device may be placed in a heightened alert mode. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130331053 | SPECIAL HANDLING OF CERTAIN TYPES OF COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods for providing special handling for certain types of communications are provided. More particularly, a normally secured access point can permit emergency communications to be transmitted in connection with unauthorized communication devices. Supplemental communications, for example to websites included in a predefined list by a communication device, can also be permitted once an emergency communication by that communication device has been allowed. Accordingly, emergency communications can be supported, while continuing to limit access with respect to non-emergency communications. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331054 | PAGING FOR CSFB IN LTE CONNECTED MODE - Methods, apparatuses and computer readable media are described that analyze and communicate signaling messages between a mobile wireless device and a wireless access network to realize a circuit switched fallback (CSFB) procedure when the mobile wireless device is initially in a radio resource control connected mode with the wireless network. A set of information elements of a paging message is analyzed, and based on contents of the set of information elements and an internal state of the mobile wireless device, connections between the mobile wireless device and first and second wireless access networks are changed to realize the CSFB procedure. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331055 | Qualifying Automatic Vehicle Crash Emergency Calls to Public Safety Answering Points - The present application provides methods for in-vehicle emergency telematics devices and systems to automatically qualify vehicle crash events before directly placing a 3-digit emergency call from an in-vehicle TCU to a local PSAP operator. The qualification is performed in two stages. The first stage produces a qualified crash detection decision wherein a preliminary crash detection based on impact sensors is qualified by crash related non-impact sensors and vehicle telemetry data. The second stage uses an injury severity prediction algorithm to score the detected crash and produces a decision as to whether the crash warrants an emergency call to the PSAP operator. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331056 | Automatic Speech Message Validation of an Emergency Teletype Text Message - The present application provides a system, method and non-transitory computer readable medium of using automatically generated speech messages to audibly validate text messages that are sent using TTY communications. A short length text message can be delivered using TTY communications which is then immediately followed by short-duration speech read-text message designed to either validate the received TTY text message or identify character errors in the same. The use of the VCO-TTY communications mode allows the called party to request resends of the automatically generated TTY text and the corresponding speech read-text messages. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331057 | ADJUSTING CONNECTION STATES OF A MOBILE WIRELESS DEVICE - Methods, apparatuses and computer readable media are described that adjust connection states between a mobile wireless device and a wireless network upon detection of a connection state synchronization failure. After an interruption of a connection between the mobile wireless device and the wireless network, the mobile wireless device responds to a paging message received from the wireless network to establish a new radio resource control (RRC) connection or to re-establish an RRC connection with the wireless network, when an internal state of the mobile wireless device an at least a portion of contents of the paging message indicate the connection state synchronization failure. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130337762 | CALL CENTER BASED ZONED MICROPHONE CONTROL IN A VEHICLE - A method and system for providing call center emergency services to one or more occupants of a vehicle having a plurality of listening zones within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The method involves detecting a potential emergency condition, sending an emergency notification to a call center, receiving a listening zone control signal identifying at least one of a plurality of listening zones in the vehicle, and supplying audio received from the identified listening zones(s) to the call center via a voice call between the vehicle and call center. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130337763 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS WHILE IN MOTION - Methods and related systems modify, limit, or restore restrictions imposed on a mobile communications device, due to being in a moving vehicle, upon establishing contact with a near field communications (NFC) tag. Since the imposed modifications may impact all mobile communications devices positioned in the moving vehicle, including those belonging to passengers other than the driver, the NFC tag is used to modify the restriction imposed on the devices belonging to the passengers. The NFC tag triggers activation of instructions that remove the imposed modifications on the mobile communications device and is positioned in close proximity to the passengers such that it is easily accessed by the passengers but may not be easily accessed by the driver. The mobile communications device uses the instructions to remove the imposed modifications and allow the user to access the communications functions. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130337764 | Network Directed Cell Broadcasts For Emergency Alert System - Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. The systems and methods provide a way for a portable device to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. A flag provides an indication the EAS should be on and the systems and method override the settings made by a user to a portable device to enable EAS reception. The user may then be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, or the user may optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, or the user may otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data (e.g., a link to the information). | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130337765 | INTELLIGENT NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL - A method for controlling wireless communication access includes using a controller, establishing a targeted coverage area overlaying a portion of one or more wireless communications networks; receiving a registration signal from a wireless device; determining the wireless device is located within the targeted coverage area; locking the wireless device to the controller; determining the wireless device is one of a first category wireless device and a second category wireless device; receiving an emergency access call from the wireless device; connecting, using the controller, wireless devices of a first category to a public safety access point; and maintaining wireless devices of a second category locked to the controller without connection to the public safety access point. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130344840 | GEO-TARGETED ALERTING BASED ON POWER CONTOUR - Enhanced cell site database information and a spatial geotargeting method that considers radio frequency power contours emitted by cell sites, for the improved accuracy of geotargeted alerting. A geotargeted alert is broadcast to all cell sites with a RF power contour that overlaps an alert area defined for the alert. Targeted cell sites receive the alert and broadcast the alert to subscriber devices located in their coverage area. An RF propagation model computes an RF power contour for a given cell site based on cell site attribute data obtained from a commercial mobile service provider. Cell site attribute data and cell site power contour data is stored in a GIS relational database during system provisioning. When an alert is received, a mobile alerting system performs a spatial query on the relational database to determine which cell sites have a power contour that overlaps an alert area defined for the alert. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130344841 | PROVISION OF TEXT MESSAGES TO EMERGENCY CALL TAKERS - Concurrent text and voice communications can be maintained with an emergency call taker. An application executing on a mobile communications device in conjunction with a network gateway provide voice communication as well as an interactive Short Messaging System (SMS) session with a public safety answering point (PSAP). The gateway correlates and manages SMS messages with the PSAP and the mobile device. As such, a virtual session is generated over a traffic channel, that provides the advantages of a voice call as well as allowing text based communications. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140004813 | Emergency Call Processing Method and Related Apparatus and System | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140011469 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVATING AN EMERGENCY BEACON SIGNAL - A portable communication device comprises a radio frequency signal transceiver configured to receive an instruction signal; and control electronics configured to detect that the instruction signal has been received; and cause the portable communication device to transmit a beacon signal responsive to the instruction signal being detected by the control electronics. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140018030 | Method of Handling Holding Sensors and Related Mobile Device - A method for handling a mobile device with a plurality of holding sensors is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a user input via one or more holding sensors of the plurality of holding sensors; and executing a function according to a touched pattern of the one or more holding sensors; wherein the plurality of holding sensors are located on a housing of the mobile device. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140018031 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, BASE STATION DEVICE, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD - A wireless communication system includes one or more terminals; and a base station capable of communicating with the one or more terminals. The base station includes a specific communication control unit configured to control specific communication with a terminal belonging to a predetermined group among the one or more terminals, a non-specific communication control unit configured to control non-specific communication that is not limited to the predetermined group, and a warning message notifying unit configured to broadcast a warning message. The warning message notifying unit starts broadcasting the warning message after transmitting a notification indicating that the broadcasting of the warning message will start in the non-specific communication. The terminal includes a warning message receiving unit configured to attempt to receive the warning message broadcast from the base station, when the notification indicating that the broadcasting of the warning message will start in the non-specific communication is detected. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140024330 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING INFORMATION ACCESS ON A PORTABLE DEVICE - A portable device and method of providing information stored in a memory is provided. A portable device may be capable of storing In Case of Emergency (ICE) information comprising a number of ICE entries and which may be placed in a locked condition, the portable device comprising: a man-machine interface; a display; and, a processor coupled to the display and to the man-machine interface, wherein the processor is adapted to cause the display, in response to detection of one or more predetermined gestures on the man-machine interface, to display at least one ICE entry; and wherein the display displays the at least one ICE entry even if the portable device is in the locked condition, and if the at least one ICE entry is displayed while the portable device is in the locked condition, other information stored on the portable device remains protected. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140024331 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING EMERGENCY CALL SUCCESS RATE BY REDUCING RETRIES IN THE SAME DOMAIN - Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to techniques for increasing the emergency call success rate by reducing the number of retries in a same domain. According to one aspect, a multi-mode user equipment may measure a first time period upon a first attempt of establishing an emergency call in a first RAT network. The UE may use a configurable parameter to determine a number of times that the UE may retry the emergency call in the first RAT network after expiration of the first time period without establishing the emergency call or after a failed attempt of the emergency call during the first time period. The UE may switch to a second RAT network if the UE fails in establishing the emergency call in the first RAT network after retrying the determined number of times. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140030999 | RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, RADIO BASE STATION, RADIO TERMINAL, AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD - A radio communication system includes a first radio base station corresponding to a first radio communication scheme and a second radio base station corresponding to a second radio communication scheme. The first radio base station transmits a first switching request notification for requesting switching of a connection to the second radio base station to a radio terminal connected to the first radio base station when emergency information associated with an emergency situation from an upper network has been received. The radio terminal transmits, to the second radio base station, a connection request notification for requesting a connection to the second radio base station when the first switching request notification has been received. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140045445 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MAINTAINING DEPLOYED RESPONSE TEAM MEMBERS SYNCHRONIZED - An incident response system, method of responding to exigent incidents and a computer program product therefor. Local devices associated with a locale department are connected to network. An operations center on one or more networked computers, e.g., cloud computers, plans and administer locale day-to-day operations. The operations center may also plan and administer emergency operations for the locale. Locale departments have response agents associated mobile devices. The operations center assigns each mobile device with a role for responding to incidents and provides each with a likelihood table. When deployed each mobile device connects to the network individually or through other mobile devices, e.g., in an ad hoc, peer-to-peer network. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140045446 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MAINTAINING DEPLOYED RESPONSE TEAM MEMBERS SYNCHRONIZED - An incident response system, method of responding to exigent incidents and a computer program product therefor. Local devices associated with a locale department are connected to network. An operations center on one or more networked computers, e.g., cloud computers, plans and administer locale day-to-day operations. The operations center may also plan and administer emergency operations for the locale. Locale departments have response agents associated mobile devices. The operations center assigns each mobile device with a role for responding to incidents and provides each with a likelihood table. When deployed each mobile device connects to the network individually or through other mobile devices, e.g., in an ad hoc, peer-to-peer network. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140045447 | METHOD OF RECEPTION OF SECONDARY NOTIFICATION AFTER ETWS MESSAGE IS RECEIVED BY USER EQUIPMENT IN CONNECTED MODE - A method and system to receive the secondary notification messages when an ETWS primary notification message is received in connected mode of UE are provided. The method includes the way to receive the secondary notification information in UE. The secondary notification information comprises necessary associated information of the ETWS like government aid, help centers, health centers, and refugee camps and so on to help the user in many ways to combat the situation. The method discloses different ways of transition to idle mode to receive the secondary notification message according to configuration defined by the user within the UE. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140045448 | TECHNIQUES FOR SUPPORTING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for supporting emergency communications are provided. A method for a Radio Access Network (RAN) serving at least one Core Network (CN) to support emergency communications of a User Equipment (UE) includes determining whether at least one CN in a shared network environment supports emergency communications, if it is determined that the at least one CN in the shared network environment supports emergency communications, transmitting an emergency call support indication to the UE indicating that emergency communications are supported, receiving a request for emergency communications from the UE, and routing the request for emergency communications to another CN that supports emergency communications in the shared network environment, if a given CN does not support emergency communications. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140045449 | System, Method and Apparatus for Automatic Location-Based Silencing of Wireless Transceivers - A wireless telecommunication system that automatically enforces a quiet mode of operation for a wireless handset comprises a cellular telecommunication network, and a wireless handset configured to transmit voice and data information to, and configured to receive voice and data information from the cellular telecommunication network. The wireless handset comprises a quiet mode controller configured to disable the wireless handset from issuing the audible notification when the wireless handset is in a designated quiet zone location. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140051379 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR PRIORITIZING ACCESS TO WIRELESS NETWORKS - Methods, devices and systems enable prioritizing mobile device access to a communication network during periods of reduced network availability, such as during emergency situations. The mobile device may be configured to detect the existence of an emergency situation locally, on the mobile device. Upon recognizing an emergency situation the mobile device may collect information from various components and/or sensors of the mobile device. Using the collected information, the mobile device may compute a priority for accessing the communication network. Using the computed priority, the mobile device may attempt to access the communication network in a manner that staggers access attempts among all mobile devices to reduce network congestion. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140051380 | Method and Apparatus for Voice-Based Machine to Machine Communication - A system includes a processor configured to communicate, via a voice call, with a remote server over a connection established through a wireless phone in communication with the processor. The processor is also configured to deliver and receive data and instructions over a voice channel, using spoken, human-language-based communication. The processor is further configured to utilize a standardized voice, to dynamically form, transmit and interpret commands and data, including both predefined system commands and dynamically user-input variables relating to one or more system commands. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140051381 | Device Independent Caller Data Access for Emergency Calls - Device independent access to stored caller data during an emergency communications event. A call server intercepts an emergency call and determines the capabilities of a calling device. Based on calling device capability, the call server uses one or more of the following device independent methods to ascertain a caller identity, independent of a calling device: interactive voice response redirect, HTTP authentication, SIP INFO method, biometric recognition, human interaction, and alternate number dialing. A caller identity is then used to query a subscriber database for a unique caller profile database key (CPDBK) assigned to the caller (unless a CPDBK is already determined). A call server uses a CPDBK to query a caller profile database (CPDB) for relevant caller data. Relevant caller data and the intercepted emergency communications event are then passed to an emergency call processing system, whereby relevant caller data may be used to more effectively address an emergency situation. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140051382 | METHOD, MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORING MEDIUM FOR PERFORMING SPECIFIC FUNCTION WHEN MOBILE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR PERFORMING SPECIFIC FUNCTION WHEN MOBILE COMMUNICTION TERMINAL IS ACTIVATED - Provided is a mobile communication terminal including a display unit and an activation button configured to switch from an inactive state, which is an OFF state of the display unit, to an active state, which is an ON state of the display unit, wherein a predetermined operation is performed simultaneously with switching to the active state by pressing the activation button. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140057587 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING EMERGENCY ALERT NOTIFICATIONS ON MOBILE DEVICES - An efficient method and apparatus to receive broadcasted emergency alerts using portable handheld devices or mobile devices that are operable to provide a user with relevant alerts based on the user's relevant position, in a low-powered, always-on manner are presented. Using the always on partitions of both the receiver and the system on chip (SOC) of a mobile device, embodiments of the present invention are capable of determining whether or not the remainder of the circuits of a mobile device need to be powered on in order to record audio data associated with an alert, when the alert is received. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention are operable for displaying these alerts in a manner such that a user is notified that a relevant alert has been received and placing the user in a position where the user must address the alert notification and take appropriate action. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140057588 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING PRIVILEGED ACCESS IN A CELLULAR NETWORK - Method and apparatus in a reservation function associated with a base station serving a cell in a cellular network, for enabling access for privileged sessions in the cell. When detecting that resources being pre-reserved for privileged sessions, are used for establishing a connection for a privileged session for a wireless terminal, the reservation function pre-reserves new resources exclusively for privileged sessions to compensate for the resources occupied by the established privileged session connection in a dynamic manner. Thereby, an amount of resources sufficient for enabling at least one subsequent privileged session connection remains pre-reserved in the base station. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140065997 | Emergency Call Forward Based On Location - A location-based call forwarding method comprises, in response to determining that an intended call recipient is unavailable to receive a call from a caller, identifying an alternate call recipient located within a predetermined proximity of a current location of the intended call recipient, and forwarding the call to the alternate call recipient. The alternate call recipient may be identified by determining a person with whom the intended recipient is meeting or an establishment where the intended recipient is situated. This information may be extracted from various sources such as a calendar, social network site, or device-generated location data. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140065998 | SENDING BCCH MODIFICATION INFO/ETWS INFORMATION TO UES IN ENHANCED CELL PCH IN ONE DRX CYCLE - Communication systems, such as reliant on the third generation partnership project, may benefit from a reduced number of discontinuous reception cycles needed to receive emergency messages. More specifically, such communication systems may benefit from methods and systems for sending broadcast control channel modification info such as earthquake and tsunami warning system information to user equipment in enhanced cell paging channel in one discontinuous reception cycle. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140065999 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT AND DETERMINISTIC GROUP ALERTING - Systems and methods are provided for reliable, wireless group alerting in a system having a database, switch, wireless network, and a plurality of intelligent mobile receivers, and preferably employing a modified two-way paging based on ReFLEX™ protocol information service (IS) messages and a novel ALOHA command for multicast acknowledgement from mobile receivers. An encrypted message is broadcast to and received by a selected number of the mobile receivers. The network replies to the sender with detailed information about the individual members in the alert group. Each of the mobile receivers in the group then acknowledges the common message back to the system, decrypts the message, displays it to the user, and allows the user to respond. The system employs centralized management to simplify the roles of the mobile users and administrators, minimizing configuration and operational human errors that would otherwise result in confusion or lost messages. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140080439 | Mobile Telephone Sudden Impact Warning and Reporting Feature - A warning system for wireless mobile telephones that notifies designated users and broadcast an audible sound when suddenly de-acceleration. The telephone is coupled to a wireless telephone transmitter configured to operate with a nearby compatible wireless telephone network. The telephone includes a display, a speaker, an internal accelerometer and a programmable, impact-activated software program loaded into its working memory. The software program when executed continuously monitors for triggering signals from the internal accelerometer, from ancillary devices, or external audio sounds. When a triggering signal is produced, the software program is activated into an alarm state which then performs the notifications tasks designated by the user during the setup steps. It may also activate the telephone's camera or sound recorder. The software program is configured to presents various input menus on the display that enables the user to turn the system ON and OFF, selective an alarm mode to be used, select a pre-alarm time period, an alarm duration period, and adjust the sensitivity of the accelerometer. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140087680 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING EMERGENCY CALLING WITH MOBILE DEVICES - An approach is provided for leveraging mobile devices to enhance emergency calling. The connectivity processor determines a request to initiate at least one call from at least one device. Next, the connectivity processor determines one or more devices with connectivity to the at least one device. Then, the connectivity processor determines at least one main devices from among the at least one device and the one or more other devices to initiate the at least one call based, at least in part, on operational status information, device capability information, resource availability information, or a combination thereof. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140087681 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVE DEFENSE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - A method and an apparatus comprise establishing a communications link with a mobile computing device. A user's intent to initiate a deterrent on an individual is recognized. An image capture device to capture at least one image in response to the user's intent to initiate a deterrent is activated. At least the image is transferred, via the communications link, to the mobile computing device in which the mobile computing device establishes a connection to at least an emergency unit and at least transmits the image and information regarding the user to the emergency unit. A releasing of the deterrent in response to the user's intent to initiate a deterrent is recognized. Broadcasting an audible alert in response to the user's intent to initiate a deterrent. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140087682 | SHORT MESSAGE SENDING METHOD FOR MULTI-MODE TERMINAL AND MULTI-MODE TERMINAL - The disclosure provides a method for sending short message in multi-mode terminal and multi-mode terminal. The method includes: judging, by a multi-mode terminal, whether a type of a short message to be sent is emergency; if so, the multi-mode terminal counting the number of short messages in sending queues in each mode, and sending the short message to be sent in a mode with the least number of short messages among the modes. In the disclosure, by selecting a send mode based on the number of the short messages to be sent in each mode, the problem of delayed or failed sending of emergency short messages is solved, further the sending flow of the short messages is optimized, and the user experience is improved. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140087683 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF TEMPORARY LOCAL TRANSMISSION FOR DISASTER INFORMATION DELIVERY - Disclosed is a method of receiving, by a terminal, an additional network service provided through a temporary base station disposed temporarily or locally in order to transfer disaster information, including: receiving information on the additional network through an existing network service provided by a base station; verifying whether the terminal is handed over to the additional network based on the information on the additional network; and receiving the additional network service through the additional network. According to the present invention, even when a communication service disability occurs due to a flood of telephone traffic in an area where a disaster situation or an event occurs, a communication service can be provided through the additional network in terms of the communication service and a broadcasting channel that provides information specific to the disaster situation or event can be temporarily or locally additionally provided. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140087684 | Online System and Method for a Secure Identification Database - A method and system are provided for storing and communicating a personal notification and information in the event of an emergency. An individual a personal identification item (such as a bracelet or an identification card) is kept on the individual's person and includes information for sending an emergency alert to a host computer system via a mobile user computer device. The individual is prompted to provide personal information for storage by the host computer system, which includes medical information associated with the individual and emergency contact information for one or more contact persons. The host computer system receives an emergency alert from the user computer device, and in response uses the emergency contact information to automatically communicate information relating to the emergency alert to the one or more contact persons such as by emails and texts messages. The emergency alert can be a missing person alert or an accident alert. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140094134 | MECHANISM FOR FACILITATING DYNAMICALLY PRIORITIZED CONTROL OF CALLS OVER A NETWORK - A mechanism is described for facilitating dynamically prioritized control of calls over a network according to one embodiment. A method of embodiments includes receiving, at a computing device, a call reporting an emergency, automatically evaluating the received call and the reported emergency, and assigning a priority level to the call based on the evaluation of the call and the emergency. The method may further include placing the call in a first queue based on the assigned priority level. The call may be picked from the first queue and processed based on the assigned priority level. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140099909 | IDENTIFYING SOURCE OF TTY BASED EMERGENCY CALL - An message may be sent to an emergency call center. Before the message is received by the emergency call center, it may be determined that at least a portion of the message is not formatted in accordance with a teletypewriter protocol. The message may be reformatted in accordance with a TTY protocol. A second message may be provided to a public safety answering point. The second message may comprise the reformatted message and an indication of the original protocol of the reformatted message. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140099910 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICE TO EFFICIENTLY PROPAGATE EMERGENCY SIGNALS - A method and apparatus are provided by which a radio communication device relays emergency signals across different channels using dual-watch. A dual-watch primary receiver of the radio communication device is allocated to a user selected home channel, while a dual-watch secondary receiver continually scans a pre-stored list of secondary channels for the purpose of detecting a possible emergency signal. The radio communication device upon detecting an emergency signal in either the home channel or any of the scanned secondary channels, relays the emergency signal to all the channels present in the radio communication device's channel list, except for the originating channel. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140099911 | Method and System for Providing Tiered Priority Access to Communication Network Resources - Methods and systems automatically allocate cellular communication network resources to emergency response personnel during emergency situations which are detected by call volumes exceeding a predetermined maximum. Access to cellular communication network resources is provided by dedicating a portion of communication channels to emergency response personnel use. By reserving whole communication channels for emergency communication purposes, emergency personnel are able to both initiate and receive calls from both other mobile devices as well as conventional landline telephone stations. Qualified emergency response personnel can preregistered their phones and be assigned personal identification numbers to enable access to allocated network resources. Users can also be registered “on the fly.” | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140099912 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING USER EQUIPMENT ACCESS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Provided are a method and an apparatus for controlling user equipment access in a wireless communication system. When the user equipment (UE) is configured to perform extended access barring (EAB), and a radio resource control (RRC) establishment cause is not set to either of emergency call mobile terminating (MT) access or high priority access, the EAB execution is indicated to a lower layer. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140106699 | MOBILE DEVICE SMART BUTTON THAT ADAPTS TO DEVICE STATUS - A method of establishing a persistent emergency call and positional indication of the call is provided. Upon a call center receiving a call by a user equipment (UE) device initiated by activation of a smart button, the call center issues a request for a current location. If the call is inadvertently terminated by the user prior to the emergency being cleared, the UE device, attempts to reestablish the call automatically and continually. Prior to initiating the call, if the UE device is in airplane mode or standby mode, these modes are automatically switched off and location services are enabled. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140106700 | MOBILE STATION APPARATUS, BASE STATION APPARATUS, AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A mobile station (MS) includes a first circuitry configured to: select a cell by a cell selection procedure started by the MS, in a case where a radio link failure is detected, wherein said selecting based is on: a criteria of the cell selection procedure; information, used for indicating access restrictions of the MS, the information broadcasted on each cells; and an access class of the MS, wherein the access class being either: a first access class applied for an emergency call, or other access classes applied for other calls; and treat, in a case where the radio link failure is detected upon communication of the first access class, the selected cell as an appropriate cell even in a case where the selected cell is a cell belonging to a first base station not registered in the list; and a second circuitry configured to access the appropriate cell. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140106701 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR USING ALTERNATIVE NUMBERS FOR ROUTING VOICE CALLS AND SHORT MESSAGES IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system, method and computer-readable medium for allowing the use of an alternative numbering plan for delivering short messages to mobile subscribers using the public mobile telephone network is provided. Users of an enterprise or other closed networks as well as users that are not part of a closed network may send short messages destined to members of an enterprise or closed network from their mobile or other devices associated with their subscription using an alternative enterprise directory number, such as the office number, instead of the mobile number, such that the alternative number will be presented at the destination device as the originating number. The recipient may respond to the message by addressing the response to the enterprise or closed network number, and the response may be delivered to the originator's mobile or other device associated with their subscription. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140113581 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMIC TREATMENT OF CALLERS - Methods and systems for dynamic treatment of callers are described. Optionally, a communication system may include an application installed on a user communication device. The communication system may be utilized to receive and screen calls, enable a user to specify which calling parties may bypass a low indication mode and/or a non-indication mode, challenge callers, and/or identify urgent calls. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140113582 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A communication device includes a network side communication unit that receives emergency information from an information broadcasting node; and a UE side communication unit that communicates a communication signal with user equipment (UE) through a radio base station. The UE side communication unit broadcasts a Secondary Notification signal including the emergency information, subsequent to broadcasting a Primary Notification signal providing notice of broadcasting of the emergency information, and individually transmitting a command signal for transition of an RRC protocol state or switching to another cell to the UE. The transition of the RRC protocol state is from a state where reception of the emergency information is disabled to a state where reception of the emergency information is enabled, and the other cell is such that the UE can receive the Secondary Notification signal, irrespective of the RRC protocol state of the UE. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140120859 | Elevated Priority Call Reliability In Multiple SIM User Equipment - User equipment that includes multiple Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) may determine a selected SIM network connection to perform an elevated priority call request. The user equipment may obtain a first network characteristic for a first SIM network connection and a second network characteristic for a second SIM network connection. The user equipment may analyze the first and second network characteristics to determine a selected network connection, which the user equipment may use to perform an elevated priority outgoing call, e.g., an emergency call. The user equipment may obtain the network characteristics, analyze the obtained network characteristics, or determined the selected network connection either before or after recognizing the elevated priority call request for an outgoing call. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140120860 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER CUSTOMIZED SECURITY RESPONSES - The disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for user customized security response protocols. In an embodiment, users can select the type of security response provider that is contacted during a distress signal, as well as a time and/or scenario at which the selected security response provider is contacted. Users can furthermore select the way in which security protocols are implemented. Users can also customize the order in which different types of security response providers are contacted to provide assistance, as well as select security response providers that are closest to the user at a given time. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140120861 | TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A BROADCAST SIGNAL - According to the present invention, a method for processing a broadcast signal in a transmitting system that transmits an emergency alert message through a mobile broadcast network comprises the steps of: RS-CRC encoding of mobile service data containing an emergency alert message so as to generate an RS frame that belongs to an ensemble; dividing the RS frame into a plurality of RS frame portions; mapping the plurality of RS frame portions to data groups and inserting one FIC segment, TPC data, and a plurality of base data streams into each data group; trellis-encoding the data of the data groups; and transmitting a broadcast signal comprising the trellis-encoded data. At least one of either a FIC segment header contained in the FIC segment or the TPC data includes wake-up indication information for compulsorily placing a broadcast receiver into an active mode depending on the level of seriousness of the emergency alert message. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140128017 | RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SEARCHING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY CALL IN TERMINAL SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method and an apparatus for performing a Radio Access Technology (RAT) search for an emergency call in a terminal supported by a plurality of communication networks are provided. The method includes identifying at least one communication network which supports a voice telecommunication among the plurality of communication networks providing support in a communication-limited state in which the communication function of the terminal is limited, and performing the RAT search for the identified at least one communication network. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140128018 | TIME OBTAINING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND MOBILE TERMINAL - A time obtaining method includes: receiving, by a mobile terminal, a time obtaining request, and determining whether the mobile terminal has access to a network service; initiating, by the mobile terminal, an emergency call when the mobile terminal has no access to a network service; receiving a sync channel message which is obtained through searching during the emergency call process and terminating the emergency call, where the sync channel message carries time information; and obtaining time according to the time information. In the present invention, in a situation where time synchronization needs to be implemented and a mobile terminal has no access to a network service, time is obtained from a network side without affecting other services. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140128019 | EMERGENCY CALL HANDOFF BETWEEN HETEROGENEOUS NETWORKS - A system to receive, from a user device, a request to establish a communication session to allow an emergency call to be placed or transferred to a public safety access point (PSAP) server; determine whether the request includes a first indication that the emergency call is being initiated via the user device or a second indication that the emergency call is being handed off from a base station associated with another network device, place the emergency call, to the PSAP server and via a first gateway device associated with the network device, when the request includes the first indication; and transfer the emergency call, to the PSAP server and via a second gateway device associated with the other network device, when the request includes the second indication, where the second gateway device processed the emergency call prior to being handed off from the base station. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140134968 | METHOD FOR FILTERING INCOMING CALLS INTENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY A DEVICE EMBEDDED IN A VEHICLE - The present invention concerns a method for filtering incoming calls intended to be implemented by a device in a vehicle, said device previously having sent an emergency call to an emergency call center that manages the emergency calls and said device being in a state awaiting any incoming calls sent by callers. The method is characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
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| 20140134969 | TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN EMERGENCY MESSAGE - An emergency message transmission apparatus and method is provided for reporting an emergency situation efficiently. An emergency message transmission method of a terminal includes detecting an emergency situation information collect request event; collecting emergency situation information in response to the emergency situation information collection request event; detecting an emergency message display request event; displaying collected emergency situation information sorted per type in response to the to emergency message display request event; detecting an emergency message transmission request event; and transmitting an emergency message including the emergency situation information to at least one recipient numbers in response to the emergency message transmission request event. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140134970 | EMERGENCY ALERT USING MBMS AND CELL BROADCASTING - An emergency notification service is described that is delivered using an evolved multimedia broadcast-multicast service (eMBMS). An emergency notification is sent out to user equipment (UE) in affected areas. In response to receiving the emergency notification, the UE searches the appropriate emergency multicast service acquisition information for multiple potential types of available emergency content that is provided by the eMBMS system in the network and tunes to the eMBMS to receive the emergency content. In selected aspects, the transmitted information, including the notifications and content may be scrambled using the same cell ID for each of the cells transmitting the same content. This improves the quality of the transmitted signals allowing for more reliable receipt and decoding by the receiving UEs. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140141742 | MANAGING NON-VOICE EMERGENCY SERVICES IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A user equipment (UE) may send a non-voice emergency services (NOVES) message to a public safety access point (PSAP). If the UE does not receive an acknowledgement that the PSAP received the NOVES message, the UE may buffer the NOVES message and periodically re-transmit the NOVES message. The NOVES message may include a counter value that is incremented with each successive transmission. The PSAP may recognize if the counter value is greater than an initial value, and determine if the PSAP or another PSAP has received the NOVES message previously. In some embodiments, the UE may change an interval between re-transmissions if the UE receives a partial acknowledgement from an operator network indicating that the operator network has received the NOVES message but that the PSAP is unavailable. Embodiments also provide an emergency module hosted at the operator network to store and forward the NOVES message to the PSAP. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140148115 | INCIDENT AWARE SERVICE OPERATIONS FOR WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE - In a two-way radio frequency (RF) communications system having a plurality of subscriber units (SUs) and a supporting infrastructure including a wireless core network, a service request is received indicating one of a device, application, and transport link that will be removed from service. One or more SUs out of the plurality of SUs are identified that will be impacted by the removal from service. A determination is then made of whether any one of the SUs is currently involved in an incident response. For each SU determined to be currently involved in an incident response, it is determined whether the respective incident response is of a non-interruptible incident response type. Responsive to determining that a SU is currently involved in a non-interruptible incident response, a notification is caused to appear at a network management console or a dispatch console, and the service request is at least temporarily suspended. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140148116 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MESSAGE COLLISION AVOIDANCE - A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving first and second audio input signals from first and second communication sources. First and second emergency alert system messages are respectively identified from each of the first and second audio input signals. A temporal overlap is detected between a portion of the first emergency alert system message and the second emergency alert system message. In response to detection of the temporal overlap, a relative delay is applied between the first and second audio output signals. First and second audio output signals are generated including the first and second messages adjusted by the relative delay, such that the first and second emergency alert system messages in the first and second audio output signals are non-overlapping. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140148117 | TEXT MESSAGE GENERATION FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES AS A BACKUP TO VOICE COMMUNICATIONS - A mobile device may detect when a calling party dials an emergency service to request emergency assistance. Following input of the dialed digits, the device may automatically generate a text message in addition to initiating a voice call, both of which may be transmitted over a wireless data network. The wireless network may correlate the two calls as originating from the same emergency situation and may attempt to deliver the two calls to a Public Services Answering Position (PSAP) at an appropriate emergency center. If the PSAP does not receive a voice call, the PSAP may communicate with the device via test messaging. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140148118 | SYNCHRONOUS SOS MESSAGING IN A CELLULAR NETWORK - Embodiments provide methods and systems for transmitting an emergency (SOS) message from a user (UE) to a cellular network in a highly robust and energy efficient manner. Specifically, embodiments enable the SOS message to be sent in a synchronous manner despite the asynchronous nature of the network, which significantly enhances the probability of successful reception of the SOS message by at least one base station (eNodeB) of the network. Embodiments further provide highly robust SOS message transmission and reception schemes configured to enhance the successful detection and decoding of the SOS message by at least one base station of the cellular network. In addition, embodiments enable the synchronous transmission of the SOS message to the network without requiring network attachment by the UE. This makes embodiments highly suited for emergency situations in which network coverage is affected and can enable significant and precious power savings at the UE. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140148119 | Emergency (SOS) Mode Enhancements for Cellular Networks - Systems and methods for enabling a group of user equipments located in an emergency area to cooperatively transmit an emergency (SOS) message to a cellular network and to cooperatively receive an SOS message (or response) from the cellular network are provided. Embodiments further provide a scheme for enabling dedicated receivers, and/or user equipments that are attached to the cellular network to serve as relay stations for SOS messages, thereby extending the coverage of the cellular network to the emergency area. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140155017 | SUPPLEMENTAL RESCUE RESOURCES - A supplemental rescue resources system can receive an emergency alert message from a mobile device and use data from the message and other sources to determine and select appropriate supplemental rescue resources, which may include may include any person that has volunteered or is otherwise a participant in the system that is not an on-duty emergency responder. The supplemental rescue resources system may select a supplemental rescue resources based on the location of such resources relative to the location of an incident, and/or the qualifications and/or preferences of such resources. The supplemental rescue resources system may direct resources to the incident and notify emergency services providers of the supplemental resources. The supplemental rescue resources system may request and/or receive additional information from supplemental resources, emergency services providers, and/or those reporting incidents and use this information to adjust the notified supplemental resources, update emergency services providers, and/or update affected parties. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140155018 | CENTRALIZED RESCUE NETWORK - A centralized rescue network system can receive an emergency alert message from a mobile device and use data from the message and from other sources to determine an appropriate response resource allocation. The centralized rescue network system may also request and receive additional data from the sending mobile device, other mobile devices, and/or other systems. A response message may be sent to the sending mobile device, other devices and/or systems. The centralized rescue network system can send requests to emergency services providers based on its analysis and processing of the emergency alert message and any other data so that the most efficient use is made of emergency resources. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140155019 | MOVING CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM OPERATIVE IN AN EMERGENCY MODE - A communication system comprising moving relay/s including base- and mobile-station functionality and a radio manager, all co-located, emergency moving relay/s further including a simulated stationary network that includes a simulated IP connectivity gateway communicating with a simulated mobility management entity and simulating the operation of a stationary network; the emergency moving relay being a root of a subtree including moving relay/s and mobile station/s, and utilizing its mobile-station functionality, base station functionality and radio manager for normal and emergency operation including communicating to a designated mobile station in the subtree each message received from a moving relay mobile in the subtree, the message having an IP address of the designated mobile station; or communicating to the simulated stationary network each message received from a moving relay/mobile station in the subtree and having an IP address not matching any mobile station in the subtree. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140155020 | Enhanced E911 Network Access for a Call Center Using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Messaging - A switched emergency call (e.g., a 911 call, an alarm company call) forwarded by a telematics call center is converted into a session initiation protocol (SIP) packetized phone call at the call center, and routed over an IP network, for presentation to an emergency services gateway, which connects to a selective router via dedicated circuits, gaining full access to the Enhanced 911 network. This provides a PSAP receiving a call from a telematics call center or other call center with all features available in an Enhanced 911 network, e.g., callback number of the 911 caller, and location of the 911 caller. Location of the caller is provided using a VoIP positioning center (VPC), queried from the call center. In this way, the switched emergency call is converted into a SIP packetized phone call and routed without further passage through the public switched telephone network (PSTN). | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140162582 | NETWORK CONGESTION PREVENTION AND/OR MITIGATION - Cell site congestion may result in dropped calls, time-outs on data sessions, web access problems, or the like. A network congestion status may be used to minimize network congestion. In an example embodiment, messages which are distributed via a network may be formatted based on the network's congestions status and a device's connection mechanism. Further, a network access may be based on the network's congestion status and on a device's connection mechanism. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140162583 | PROVIDING EMERGENCY INFORMATION VIA EMERGENCY ALERT MESSAGES - An emergency alert message may be distributed to notify the public of an emergency condition. Recipients of the emergency alert message be determined, for example, based on a geographic region. A recipient may receive an emergency alert message and may be informed that an emergency condition has been reported to emergency response personnel. The distribution of an emergency alert message may be broadcast or tailored to specific recipients according to various embodiments. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140162584 | SAFETY GUN HOLSTER - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a wired switch or sensor with a mounting system is mounted on a holster and is interfaced either electrically or through a radio transmitter to the radio in order to trip a panic button. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140162585 | DYNAMIC SPECTRUM TRADING USING INTERFERENCE PROFILING - A system and related methods for allowing for an increase in the use of spectrum resources through market based mechanisms for spectrum management. Spectrum trading mechanisms are implemented that allow for assignment and allocation decisions to be made by market forces. The system helps moderate an environment where buyers and sellers dynamically determine the assignment of spectrum and its uses. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140162586 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED NETWORK PAIRING USING ELECTRIC FIELD COUPLING - A system to electronically connect an electronic device to a network includes a sensing electrode that provides a signal. The signal has a particular frequency and power, and the electrode is configured to transmit the signal through a person occupying a proscribed location. The electronic device is configured to detect the signal when the electronic device is coupled to a person occupying the proscribed location. The electronic device is configured to electronically couple to the network upon detecting the signal. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140162587 | EMERGENCY CALL HANDLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH AUTHENTICATION PROCEDURE IN COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Techniques are provided for handling of a first type call as it affects an authentication procedure in a communication network. For example, it is assumed that, in a communication network, a first computing device comprises user equipment and a second computing device comprises an authentication function for authenticating the user equipment. Thus, a method comprises receiving at the second computing device from the first computing device an authentication rejection message, receiving at the second computing device from the first computing device a first type call indicator message, and making a decision regarding proceeding with or dropping an authentication procedure for the first computing device at the second computing device based on the receipt of the authentication rejection message and the first type call indicator message. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140171011 | Synoptic Emergency Cellular Device and System - A wearable emergency cellular device for use in a medical emergency alert situation includes an application containing synoptic medical information and other user data, a call module for mobile communication with a call center and a display for selectively controlling information displayed on the cellular device. Only the call center is able to input the synoptic medical and selected other information to the device. The cellular device is usable for emergency situations other than medical, such as for personal security at home or for mobile use. Various access methods are described using panel displays for medical or other emergency personnel to access the stored cellular device information. Initiation of user communication with the call center can be activated manually or by the user's voice. Also described are an electronic emergency call system and methods for handling an emergency alert using the emergency cellular device. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140171012 | METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR SENDING AND RECEIVING MESSAGES - A method, a device, and a system for sending and receiving messages are provided. The method for sending messages includes: receiving, by a Mobility Management Entity (MME), an Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS) message; setting an information change identifier if the received ETWS message is different from the ETWS message stored by the MME; and sending the received ETWS message and the information change identifier. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the MME decides whether to send the ETWS message to the eNB. Therefore, the eNB needs only to transmit the received message to the UE transparently, and does not need to judge the content of the ETWS message, thus simplifying the process of the eNB sending the ETWS message and reducing the load of the access network device. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140179255 | TECHNIQUES FOR POWER CONSERVATION IN EMERGENCY BROADCAST MESSAGE RECEPTION - Techniques are described for power conservation in emergency broadcast message reception in a wireless communications system. In accordance with a method for conserving power, one or more segments of an emergency broadcast message in an access stratum are received. The emergency broadcast message is identified as a duplicate emergency broadcast message based at least in part on one or more identifiers of the received one or more segments. The receipt of additional segments of the emergency broadcast message is terminated. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140179256 | Vehicle System Reaction to Medical Conditions - A computer-implemented method includes registering at least one medical condition associated with a vehicle occupant. The method also includes monitoring environmental conditions for the onset of a trigger likely to cause complications with regards to the medical condition. The method further includes warning the vehicle occupant about the onset of the trigger. The method also includes adjusting a vehicle component or system, via the VCS, in response to the onset of the trigger. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140179257 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN EMERGENCY MESSAGE OVER AN INTEGRATED WIRELESS NETWORK - An emergency message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting emergency messages. In one embodiment, the emergency message system employs a transceiver network with a plurality transceivers coupled to monitoring devices residing at a plurality of customer premises. Control room operators receive an emergency message from an identifiable transceiver. The transceiver, identified by an identification code, indicates a location and the nature of the emergency condition so that the control operators may request appropriate emergency assistance. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140179258 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING WARNING NOTIFICATIONS - In some implementations, a method for managing warning notifications includes identifying a trigger event. A status of a setting in User Equipment (UE) to indicate at least one of enablement or disablement of warning notifications in a wireless system is determined. In response to at least the trigger event, the status of the setting for warning notifications is automatically presented through the UE. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140187189 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING AND OPERATING PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES OVER PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORKS - A public safety (PS) person having a PS communications device is able to authenticate and authorize operation of a non-PS, personal communications device over a PS network. The PS device issues a challenge, and the personal device responds to the challenge, when the devices are in close proximity. A conditional token having specified conditions is sent to the personal device, which captures information at an incident scene. The personal device attaches the conditional token to the captured information, and uploads the captured information with the attached token to the PS device to permit distribution of the captured information in accordance with the specified conditions of the attached conditional token. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140187190 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING A DATA STREAM DURING AN INCIDENT - A method and apparatus are provided, for accessing a data-capture device in a different domain, by public safety wireless communications equipment, for the purpose of obtaining information at an incident. A dispatch controller of a public safety wireless communications system receives an access token from a server of a non-public-safety network, when an incident occurs. The token allows access to a data-capture device, and is associated with the incident. The dispatch controller sends the token to the data-capture device, receives a data stream, and forwards the data stream to a public safety wireless communication device. The public safety wireless communication device may itself discover and access the data-capture device, and may receive the data stream directly from the data-capture device. The public safety wireless communication device may forward the data stream and/or the access token to other public safety wireless communication devices. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140187191 | DETECTING A TRANSPORT EMERGENCY EVENT AND DIRECTLY ENABLING EMERGENCY SERVICES - The present invention provides a system and method that provides a standardized and portable automatic emergency event notification, or AEEN, device which detects a vehicle or other transport emergency event and then automatically and directly dials 911 emergency services and further provides the 911 operator with important information pertaining to the emergency event. Ordinary transport owners may readily install the AEEN device of the present invention into their vehicle or other transport. The AEEN device does not involve a subscription service and the device cellphone which places the 911 call does not require activation on a wireless service network. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140187192 | Method for informing multiple mobile terminals of an emergency event - A method, devices, a system, and computer programs for informing multiple mobile terminals (UE | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140194082 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATION WITH EMERGENCY DISPATCH SERVICES - Emergency reporting is described in which user input is received in an emergency call that is used to classify the call. Based on the classification process, emergency calls are processed to give priority to certain calls. The calls that are given the highest priority may be transmitted by a voice network and other calls may be transmitted by a data network. The reporting includes receiving user input identifying an emergency perspective of the user and selecting a data call based on the emergency perspective indicating the user is a bystander. It also includes recording an audio message from the user and transmitting the audio message to a public service answering point (PSAP) over a data network. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140194083 | THREE BUTTON CELL PHONE - A communication device that communicates via a base station through a radio link that includes: a display that displays an inquiry from a plurality of inquiries, a first input, which upon being activated, indicates an agreement in response to the inquiry, a second input, which upon being activated, indicates a disagreement in response to the inquiry, an emergency input, which upon being activated, indicates an emergency situation, a controller that selects and dials the phone number corresponding to the contact name from a plurality of phone numbers corresponding to a plurality of contact names based on the indicated agreement, the indicated disagreement, and the indicated emergency situation, such that the agreement and the disagreement with each inquiry of the plurality of inquiries guides the controller in selecting and dialing the phone number corresponding to the contact name from the plurality of phone numbers. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140194084 | Systems and Methods for Detecting and Controlling Transmission Devices - A method of detecting, controlling and managing transmission of a transmitting device within a facility is disclosed. The method involves transmitting information to the transmission device at a power greater than a power of an available base station covering the facility, detecting a response transmission from the transmission device by a least one transmission detection facility, extracting identification information associated with the transmission device in response to the transmitted information; and determining a location of the transmission device based on the response transmission received by the at least one received transmission detection facility, wherein the response transmissions are sorted by the identification information, determining an allowability of the located transmission device with the set area and interacting and manipulating transmission of the detected transmitting device. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140199957 | Emergency Call Notification for Network Services - Enhanced services, such as call restriction, call forwarding, anonymous call rejection, and proprietary services, may interfere with an emergency callback potentially preventing the callback from reaching the intended destination. Systems and methods for processing emergency calls to eliminate emergency callback failure in response to an emergency call being disconnected are provided herein. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140206305 | Cleanup of LAU-less Circuit Switched Fallback Emergency Call - Communication systems may benefit from various aspects of emergency call handing. For example, wireless communication systems may benefit from clean up with respect to a fast return feature applied to an emergency call using circuit switched fallback, without a location area update. A method may include identifying an emergency communication that is a circuit switched fallback communication of a user equipment. The method may also include configuring communications so that mobile terminated services work properly after completion of the emergency communication. More particularly, for example, a method may include determining in a network element that the emergency communication is a circuit switched fallback communication. The method may also include, when the emergency call is ended, avoiding invoking a fast return feature for the user equipment. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140206306 | METHOD AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION OF NATURAL DISASTER WARNING NOTIFICATION MESSAGE IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method of handling notification message transmission for a network of a wireless warning communication system includes when content of a notification message comprising a message identity is changed, modifying the message identity, wherein the message identity is included in a system information block, hereinafter called SIB, and indicates which notification message a notification message content in the SIB belongs to; and sending the SIB and a paging message comprising at least one of a flag and an element, wherein the flag is used to notify a user equipment of a change of the SIB, and the element is a notification indication used to notify the user equipment to acquire the SIB when the element is found in the received paging message. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140213212 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEXT MESSAGING FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE - Systems and methods are provided to guide an emergency dispatcher in responding to emergency communications. The systems and methods may allow the dispatcher to use one or more of a plurality of different communication methods to communicate with a person needing assistance, such as by sending and receiving SMS/MMS messages. The systems and methods can include an emergency police, emergency fire, and/or emergency medical dispatch protocol configured to facilitate rapid, uniform, and consistent handling of communications. The emergency dispatch protocol presents a pre-scripted interrogation, including preprogrammed inquiries for a dispatcher to ask the person needing assistance. The emergency dispatcher may be able to easily send preprogrammed inquiries to the person needing assistance via SMS/MMS message and provide their responses to the emergency dispatch protocol quickly and/or automatically. The dispatch protocol may facilitate quick deployment of responders even if the person needing assistance cannot talk and/or hear. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140213213 | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A communications terminal facilitates signaling emergency alerts and monitoring. The terminal is operative in response to user input to generate emergency messages which are transmitted to one or more predetermined recipients via one or more mediums of communication. This user input to generate an emergency is designed such that it takes advantage of the facilities of available common user terminals (e.g. mobile phones, personal digital assistants) and may be augmented by short-range wireless “panic button” devices carried or worn by the user to allow triggering an alarm more effectively and/or conveniently. In response to either direct input from a user or remote input from another, the terminal also transmits audio, video, still image, and other available data that facilitates situation monitoring. The user may also indicate the nature and severity of the situation. Further, the terminal may suppress indications of the established communications such that the terminal appears to be in a dormant state. Further, the terminal may suppress normal handset controls allowing anyone to terminate communication, requiring specific, unique user input to terminate the emergency communication medium(s). Incorrect entry of this unique user input may be used as an indication that the user is in a situation of duress. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140220923 | MOVING CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A cellular system comprising at least one moving non-stationary base station for enabling cellular communication between at least two mobile stations in a geographic area that lacks adequate cellular coverage by at least one stationary base station. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140220924 | METHOD OF RECEIVING A DISASTER WARNING MESSAGE USING A PAGING MESSAGE IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and device for receiving a warning message m a mobile communication system. The method includes receiving a paging message from a network. The paging message is used to inform the terminal about a presence of the warning message. The paging message includes a warning message indication indicating that there will be a transmission of the warning message through a downlink channel. The method includes after receiving the paging message, receiving system information in a system information block (SIB) through a control channel. The system information includes scheduling information for the warning message. The method includes receiving the warning message through the downlink channel according to the scheduling information. The warning message is an Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS) message. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140220925 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RADIO COMMUNICATION IN A LAND MOBILE RADIO SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing radio communication at a scene, such as a fire or security scene, in an LMR system. The scene may include responder radios located within a building structure and a commander radio stationed outside, wherein the commander radio is in communication with the responder radios. Users operating the commander radio and responder radios cooperate by performing different, yet related, tasks at the scene. Therefore, the commander radio may be assigned a first set of features for communicating with responder radios, and responder radios may be assigned a second set of features for communicating with the commander radio. Some features of the system may include: locking one or more radio keys or radio knob settings, transmitting or receiving evacuation alerts, automatic switching between analog and digital communication, providing audible RSSI, indicating communication status of the radio, and providing out of range notification. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140220926 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND WARNING INFORMATION OBTAINING METHOD - A communication terminal includes a first receiving unit configured to receive communication signals in a first communication system, a second receiving unit configured to receive communication signals in a second communication system, a monitoring mode selection unit configured to select a monitoring mode from a plurality of the monitoring modes with different cycles for activating the second receiving unit, an activation control unit configured to activate the second receiving unit according to the monitoring mode selected by the monitoring mode selection unit in the case where the first receiving unit receives communication signals including first warning information, and an interface unit configured to provide second warning information extracted from communication signals received by the second receiving unit. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140235193 | Method, Apparatus, and System for Handling an Alarm Event - A method, an apparatus, and a system for implementing alarm event handling. The method includes: acquiring, by a first NodeB eNB, alarm event EM information reported by a user terminal UE; sending, by the first eNB, an EM notification that includes the EM information to at least one eNB that needs to be notified of the EM information, so that the at least one eNB sends the EM notification to a UE of the at least one eNB; and sending, by the first eNB, the EM notification that includes the EM information to a UE of the first eNB. By using the method, the apparatus, and the system according to the embodiments of the present invention, a signaling interaction process for alarm event handling in an emergency case is shortened, thereby greatly shortening a communications delay of a cellular network communications system and greatly reducing system load. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140235194 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY CALL IN A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A method for establishing an emergency call between a user equipment within a radio coverage area and one of at least two points able to answer the call, the method comprising: receiving said emergency call request; determining a first estimate of the position of said user equipment within said coverage area; interrupting said call establishment by triggering a control point; and using the control point to select, based on said first position estimate, which one of said at least two answering points the call is established with. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140248848 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMERGENCY CALL ROUTE FAILOVER - A system and method for performing an emergency call route failover between an Emergency Call Session Control Function (E-CSCF) and multi-homed remote end-point functions such as Border Gateway Control Function (BGCF)/Media Gateway Control Function (MGCF) or Interconnection Border Control Function (IBCF) in an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) uses Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and/or Domain Name System (DNS) methods. The E-CSCF and/or a DNS server monitors the availability of the remote end-points to create a peer list of route options. The E-CSCF or the DNS server selects a route option from the peer list to route an emergency call to an appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). In the event that the route option fails, the E-CSCF fails over to the next available route option to route the emergency call. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140248849 | Emergency and Non-Emergency Telecommunications Notification System - Methods and systems for providing electronic notifications are described. A server is configured to serve an interface, such as a Web page, to a terminal that requests from a user a first set of user contacts to be used to provide notifications to the user by a telephonic notification system in response to a notification process initiated by an organization associated with the user. The interface further requests a first set of priorities corresponding to the first set of user contacts, wherein the notification system will attempt to provide notifications to the first set user contracts in an order based at least in part on the first set of priorities. A database is configured to store the first set of user contacts and the first set of priorities. A voice interface circuit is configured to transmit a voice notification to at least one of the first set of user contacts. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140248850 | Methods and Apparatus for Limiting Communication Capabilities in Mobile Communication Devices - A computer-readable medium having computer-readable instructions stored on the computer-readable medium for execution of the computer-readable instructions by a processor to use in a mobile device having a visual display is provided. The instructions comprise monitoring an operating temperature at the device and, when the monitored operating temperature is greater than a first threshold temperature, allowing only emergency communication and providing a visual indication indicating that only emergency communication is allowed. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140256281 | ALARM SIGNAL CONVERSION FOR TRANSMISSION OVER PACKET-BASED NETWORKS - A computing device is configured to receive an analog alarm signal from an alarm receiving device; convert the analog alarm signal into a packet-based message having information equivalent information as the analog alarm signal; and provide the packet-based message to a server device associated with an alarm monitoring station. The packet-based message may contain information that is used to identify the alarm signal or used to respond to the alarm signal. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140273909 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALERT MESSAGE RECEPTION - A method can include operating on a cellular network. The method can include receiving, from the cellular network, a public warning system message at a user equipment. The method can include detecting an available alternate network with internet protocol connectivity, where the alternate network is an alternate to cellular networks. The method can include delaying switching operation from the cellular network to the available alternate network for a predetermined period of time after receiving the public warning system message. The method can include switching operation from the cellular network to the available alternate network after delaying switching operation. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140273910 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALERT MESSAGE RECEPTION - A method can include communicating with a base station of a cellular network. The method can include establishing a data connection with an alternate network with internet protocol connectivity, where the alternate network is an alternate to cellular networks. The method can include requesting, over the alternate network, public warning system messages based on a cellular public warning system message protocol, where the requested public warning system messages are identified as public warning system messages sent by the base station. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140273911 | LOCAL NETWORK ALERT SYSTEM FOR MOBILE DEVICES USING AN IMS SESSION AND WI-FI ACCESS POINT - A wireless emergency alert system (also known as a wireless emergency alert system, or “WEA,” and formerly known as a commercial mobile alert system, or “CMAS”) receives a geotargeted federal alert that is to be delivered to mobile devices within a defined geographic region. A database of locations of access points is utilized by the system to identify those access points that are likely present in the defined region. The system identifies mobile devices that have an ongoing connection (e.g. IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) session) with the identified access points, in part by maintaining and accessing a look-up table containing location information for the access point and connected mobile devices. In addition, the system tracks mobile devices that no longer have an ongoing session and deregisters the appropriate mobile devices in the look-up table. For mobile devices that have an ongoing session, the system delivers the received alert to the mobile devices in the targeted region via the identified access points. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140273912 | User Configurable Emergency Alert System for Mobile Wireless Devices - An emergency alert system of an aspect includes an emergency alert system configuration module to allow a user to configure a phone number to which an emergency alert is to be sent. The system also includes a touchscreen interface module to receive an indication from a user, through a touchscreen display device, that the emergency alert is to be sent. The system also includes an emergency alert module coupled with the touchscreen interface module. The emergency alert module, in response to the indication, is to cause the emergency alert to be sent to the user configured phone number through a wireless signal that is to be transmitted by an antenna. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140273913 | EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An embodiment of an emergency call system comprises a device for triggering an emergency call and a communications device having a secure element. In various implementations, the secure element includes at least two profiles, one of which is an emergency profile; means suitable for receiving, over a local communications channel, an event issued by the device for triggering an emergency call; means for activating an emergency profile, enabling emergency calls to be made in a communications network, if said profile is not already active; and means for calling an emergency number in said network in order to make said emergency call. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140273914 | PANIC MESSAGING IN AN OFDM COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A panic button is activated in a wireless communication device to transmit an emergency message. Upon activation, the wireless communication device will monitor one or more predetermined tones in an OFDM system for confirmation that the emergency message has been received. If the emergency message confirmation has not been received, the wireless device can increase the effective transmission level and transmit the emergency message again. The cycle can be repeated where the effective transmission signal strength is repeatedly increased until the confirmation signal is received or until the device reaches its maximum output power. If the message is received, the emergency mode may be deactivated and the repeated transmissions terminated. The device can transmit geo-location data as part of the emergency message and may include an audible alarm activated by the panic button or remotely activated. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140273915 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Customization of Public Safety Answering Point Information Delivery - A method and system for providing emergency call (e-call) services is disclosed. A third-party service center receives a voice call from a vehicle. Signaling is automatically sent to the vehicle from the third-party service center over the voice call. Location information is received from the vehicle at the third-party service center in response to the signaling. Information is forwarded from the voice call and the location information to a public safety answering point (PSAP) determined by the third-party service center. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140273916 | DISTRIBUTED SIMULCAST ARCHITECTURE - A system and method for providing communication in a distributed LMR system architecture is provided herein, wherein the system includes a plurality of LMR subsystems interconnected by a data network. In some embodiments, a subsystem may include a distributed simulcast architecture comprising a plurality of LMR sites, each site having a subsystem controller and a plurality of repeaters. In one embodiment, one subsystem controller operates in an active mode and the remaining subsystem controllers operate in standby to provide redundancy. The repeaters include integrated voter comparator and simulcast controller functionality and circuitry. In some embodiments, the repeaters are operable in an active or standby mode, wherein repeaters in the active mode perform voter comparator and simulcast controller functionality. The distributed simulcast architecture provides simulcast controller and voter comparator redundancy, network failure redundancy, and site redundancy. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140287710 | METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION OF ALARM MESSAGES TO SUBSCRIBER TERMINALS IN RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - Alarm messages are transmitted to subscriber terminals of a radio communication system by signalling the alarm presence through a control channel to the subscriber terminals by at least one base station of the radiocommunication system using at least one system information item. Upon reception of the system information item by the subscriber terminals, the subscriber terminals transmit at least one respective recorded alarm signal. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140287711 | EMERGENCY MOBILE NOTIFICATION HANDLING - Systems and methods for handling emergency notification messages such as Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) alerts. In one example, a mobile communications device receives a text-based emergency alert message, converts at least some of the message content into an audio format, and then audibly plays the message. Such a system may enable additional persons to receive emergency notifications who otherwise may not receive them, for example, persons with visual impairments, or persons using communications devices that are unable to display text. In another example arrangement, a response center receives a text-based message, recognizes that a particular remote communications device is not capable of displaying the text-based message, derives from the content of the text-based electronic notification message data or signals that render at least some of the content of the text-based electronic notification message into an audio format, and transmits the data or signals to the communications device. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140287712 | DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM - A disaster response system receives location data and status data from participating devices in an area affected by a disaster. The disaster response system provides data to client devices outside the affected area. The data indicate statuses of people within the affected area. Disaster response system also instructs routers to perform actions to adjust bandwidth available for a particular use during and after the disaster. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140295784 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING A COMMUNICATION SCHEME - A terminal includes a communication device and a processor connected to the communication device. The communication device is configured to conform to first and second communication schemes where the second communication scheme enables communication at a higher communication speed than the first communication scheme and has a narrower service area than the first communication scheme. The processor switches a prioritized scheme from the second communication scheme to the first communication scheme in a case where some of a plurality of signals including emergency information and sequentially notified according to each of the first and second communication schemes are received by the communication device when the prioritized scheme to be preferentially used is the second communication scheme, and returns the prioritized scheme from the first communication scheme to the second communication scheme in a case where the signal is not received for a predetermined time period in the first communication scheme. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140302810 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY PHONE IN A VEHICLE KEY - An approach is provided for placing an emergency call using a key. The key platform processes and/or facilitates a processing of sensor information to determine at least one emergency condition. Then, the key platform causes, at least in part, an initiation of at least one emergency call via at least one key in response to the at least emergency condition, wherein the at least one key is configured with one or more emergency phone functionalities. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140308914 | MOBILE DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR NOTIFYING URGENT EVENTS - A computer-aided method executed on a mobile device is disclosed. The method allows a user to store profile data of an web camera into a memory of the mobile device, and to set profile data of one or more receiver devices, and to transmit the profile data of the web camera and the notice to the receiver device when an urgent event occurring in a monitored area where the web camera is located. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140315511 | Cellular Broadcast Message Forwarding - Distributing messages received by a cellular device via cellular broadcast to additional electronic devices. The cellular device may receive a first message via a cellular broadcast technique. The cellular device may discover another electronic device. The cellular device may provide an indication of the first message to other electronic device. The indication of the first message may cause the other electronic device to provide a user alert at the other electronic device. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140315512 | Emergency Mobile Device Power Source - In various aspects, a portable electronic device includes electrical components supported by a housing, the electrical components including a user interface coupled to a processor and a storage medium including an emergency power storage module coupled to the processor. The portable apparatus further includes one or more power storage devices configured to provide electrical energy to the electrical components, at least one power storage device operably controlled by the emergency power storage module to provide emergency electrical energy to the electronic components for an emergency communication. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140323077 | Solutions to Address "eNB Partial Failure" for a Public Warning System - A method includes detecting cell(s) for a base station have entered an operationally active state and determining whether the cell(s) correspond to tracking area(s) having an outstanding warning message for a public warning system (PWS). The method includes sending, in response to the detecting and to a determination the cell(s) correspond to the tracking area(s) having the outstanding warning message for the PWS, a message to the base station indicating the warning message should be sent at least to the cell(s). Another method includes storing at abase station alert broadcast information corresponding to a warning message for a PWS, detecting that one of a number of cells for the base station has entered an operationally active state, and sending the warning message to the user equipment for at least the cell that has entered the operationally active state. Apparatus and program products are also disclosed. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140323078 | DETERMINATION OF ORDER OF TRANSMISSION DESTINATION - A memory unit stores a plurality of transmission destinations. A control unit determines an order of priority of transmission destinations based on states of the plurality of transmission destinations that are stored by the memory unit, and then, upon receiving predetermined input, originates a call to the transmission destination having the highest order of priority of transmission destinations that was determined. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140329486 | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING SIGNAL USING SHORT RANGE COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - A method and electronic device for transmitting an emergency signal. The method includes: establishing a short-range communication link with a counterpart electronic device using a first short-range communication network; generating an emergency signal when the short-range communication link with the counterpart electronic device is cut off; and broadcasting the emergency signal using a second short-range communication network. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140329487 | PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE EXPERIENCE BASED ON INFERRED VEHICLE STATE - A mobile device is described herein that provides a user interface experience to a user who is operating the mobile device within a vehicle. The mobile device provides the user interface experience using mode functionality. The mode functionality operates by receiving inference-input information from one or more input sources. At least one input source corresponds to at least one movement-sensing device, provided by the mobile device, that determines movement of the mobile device. The mode functionality then infers a state of the vehicle based on the inference-input information and presents a user interface experience that is appropriate for the vehicle state. In one scenario, the mode functionality can also infer that the vehicle is in a distress condition. In response, the mode functionality can solicit assistance for the user. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140329488 | IDENTIFYING SOURCE OF TTY BASED EMERGENCY CALL - An message may be sent to an emergency call center. Before the message is received by the emergency call center, it may be determined that at least a portion of the message is not formatted in accordance with a teletypewriter protocol. The message may be reformatted in accordance with a TTY protocol. A second message may be provided to a public safety answering point. The second message may comprise the reformatted message and an indication of the original protocol of the reformatted message. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140329489 | MULTIMEDIA EMERGENCY SERVICES - A mechanism is provided for remotely controlling one or more monitoring devices in a user's household in the event of emergency so as to more productively monitor the emergency situation on a real-time basis. The monitoring devices may include a number of multimedia instruments such as a telephone with an answering machine, a computer with a built-in digital camera, a video recording device, a cellular phone with an integrated digital camera, etc. An emergency service provider may remotely activate the monitoring devices in the user's vicinity upon receiving an emergency help request from the user, and receive the information sent by the monitoring devices to enable the service personnel to plan appropriate response to the emergency at hand. Such an arrangement allows for better monitoring of the user's vicinity in an emergency situation without the need for prolonged user participation in narrating or describing the emergency situation. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140329490 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE - Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, a portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140335814 | EMERGENCY CONTACTS INFORMATION SYSTEM - A system may be configured to receive a request for emergency contact information associated with a first user. The request may include information identifying the first user. The system may further determine a geographic location of the first user; and identify a second user. The identifying may be based on at least one of an amount or frequency of communication between the first user and the second user, or a geographical proximity of the first user to the second user. The system may additionally identify contact information associated with the second user; and output, to a device from which the request was received, the contact information associated with the second user. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140342685 | SYSTEM FOR USING A PRESENCE STATUS INDICATION TO INFORM A COLLABORATION ENVIRONMENT OF AN EMERGENCY - In one embodiment, a method includes determining when a first party has initiated contact with a second party, wherein the first party initiates contact with the second party on a communications link. The method also includes identifying identification information of the second party, and updating a presence status indication of the first party to indicate that the first party has initiated contact with the second party. The presence status indication includes information associated with the second party. The presence status indication is provided to a first application arranged to monitor the presence status of the first party. Finally, the method includes presenting the presence status indication of the first party with respect to the first application. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140342686 | Multiple Language Emergency Alert System Message - An Emergency Alert System (EAS) alert message is distributed in multiple languages. The multiple language EAS alert message can be provided via a single channel and/or multiple channels. The multiple language EAS alert message can be provided with a language vector indicating the languages provided and the location of respective language specific EAS alert messages. A mobile device receiving the multiple language EAS alert message, selects a preferred language specific EAS alert message and renders the EAS alert message in the preferred language. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140349602 | Deactivating Elevated Priority Public Data Network Connections In User Equipment - A user equipment establishes an elevated priority data connection and one or more non-elevated priority data connections. The elevated priority data connection may be an emergency public data network (PDN) connection. The user equipment may determine that one or more deactivation criteria for the emergency PDN connection is satisfied while the emergency PDN connection and at least one non-emergency PDN connection of the user equipment are active. Deactivation criteria may include expiration of a Periodic Tracking Area Update timer. In response, the user equipment may locally deactivate the emergency PDN connection and send a deactivation indication to the operator network. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140349603 | CELLULAR TELEPHONE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM COMPRISING MEANS FOR GENERATING AND SENDING AN ALARM MESSAGE - The present disclosure relates to a cellular telephone comprising a processor generating and sending an alarm message destined for at least one predefined recipient, in response to an action for the automatic generation of an alert message by a portable telephone to one or more predetermined recipients, the process or being activated by a unique action by the user, and a computer program for detecting as a background task a change of state of at least one man-machine interface of the telephone corresponding to the unique activation action, the change of state being specific to a panic situation associated with pre-recorded parameters, and in case of detection of the change of state, the dispatching of a message for interruption of the processor and for calling of a routine triggering an application ordering the sending of a message containing pre-recorded parameters. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140349604 | METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AN EMERGENCY CALL IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method for supporting an emergency service by a mobility management entity (MME) and a base station in a mobile communication system, and a MME and base station, are provided. The method for supporting an emergency service by a MME includes receiving, by the MME, a first message including information associated with an attach request of a terminal from a base station, determining, by the MME, whether the attach request is accepted based on information indicating an emergency service included in the first message, and transmitting, by the MME, a second message to the base station if the attach request is accepted, wherein if the information associated with the attach request includes the information indicating the emergency service, the attach request is accepted, and wherein the information indicating the emergency service is included in the first message using information included in a third message received from the terminal. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140357213 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal includes a display screen, a first camera that is installed on a side of the mobile terminal having the display screen, a velocity sensor that derives moving velocity of the mobile terminal, and a controller configured to (i) determine a starting state of the display screen, (ii) determine a direction of a face of a user based on a shot image obtained from the first camera, and (iii) determine whether the user is walking while watching the mobile terminal based on the moving velocity, the starting state and the direction of the face of the user. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140357214 | Wireless Social and Safety Network - This invention provides wireless safety network through the integration of mobile femto-cells (mFAP), into macro-cellular system. Such network provides safety management for students during their travel to and from school, supervision of class attendance, and special educational and social service services. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140364079 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADVANCED TOPOLOGY (AT) POLICY MANAGEMENT FOR DIRECT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN WIRELESS TRANSMIT/RECEIVE UNITS (WTRUs) - A method and apparatus for advanced topology (AT) policy management for direct communication between wireless transmit/receive units (WTRUs) is described. A WTRU configured to communicate directly with at least one other WTRU in an AT mode of operation includes a memory, a central processing unit and an AT policy unit that is separate from the CPU. The AT policy unit is configured to store at least one AT policy in the memory, activate and de-activate an AT application that runs the AT mode of operation based on the at least one AT policy stored in the memory, receive data from at least one application within the WTRU other than the AT application, and control the at least one application within the WTRU other than the AT application based on the at least one AT policy stored in the memory. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140370834 | DISABLE OF SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE ON EMERGENCY IN IMS NETWORK - Methods and systems for disabling supplementary services that interfere with callback from a public safety answering point are described. In one embodiment, a method is performed by a system operating in a home network domain of a wireless network. The home network domain includes a home subscriber server (HSS) which maintains user profiles associated with a plurality of communication devices. The user profiles define services enabled for such communication devices. The method includes: detecting an emergency registration associated with an emergency call placed from the communication device; and in response to detecting the emergency registration associated with the emergency call, updating, at the HSS, the user profile associated with the communication device which placed the emergency call to disable at least one supplementary service for that communication device. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370835 | Method of Handling Radio Resource Control Connection Establishment during Reception of Public Warning System Message in Wireless Communication System and Communication Device Thereof - A method of handling radio resource control (RRC) connection establishment during reception of a public warning system (PWS) message for a user equipment of a wireless communication system includes starting to receive the PWS message; determining to initiate an RRC connection establishment procedure for initiating a high priority packet-switched (PS) service during the reception of the PWS message broadcast by system information or a cell broadcast service (CBS); and determining not to initiate an RRC connection establishment procedure for initiating a PS service other than the high priority PS service during the reception of the PWS message broadcast by the system information or the CBS. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370836 | System Utilizing A Combination For Including Information Within An Outbound Communications Channel Of A Mobile Telephony-Capable Computing Device - A system and combination for accessing an emergency network through a commercially available off-the-self (COTS) mobile telephony-capable computing device ( | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370837 | System for Initiating an Emergency Communication Using a Wireless Peripheral of a Mobile Computing Device - A system for initiating an emergency communication using a commercially available off-the-self (COTS) wireless peripheral of a mobile computing device ( | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370838 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING ABUSE OF EMERGENCY CALLS PLACED USING SMARTPHONE - The present invention relates to a system and method for preventing the abuse of emergency calls placed using a smartphone. When emergency information is transmitted to a preset guardian terminal by pressing a plurality of emergency buttons, a guardian terminal verifies whether or not there is an emergency and transmits an emergency situation experienced by a smartphone user to a server of an organization, and an officer from the organization having the server is sent to the coordinates of the location of the smartphone user which were received from the mobile communication service provider, thus enabling an organization such as a police department or a fire department to react to an emergency in the shortest possible amount of time when the smartphone user experiences said emergency. An Internet bank account of the smartphone user is converted to a preset virtual Internet bank account so as to be provided with a virtual Internet banking procedure. A bank account connected to a debit card or check card corresponding to a smartphone identification number is converted to a preset virtual bank account so as to enable an offline banking service, thus preventing additional damage to the smartphone user as a result of a cash withdrawal using the smartphone. The credit card information of the smartphone user is registered as information on a lost card, thus preventing additional damage to the smartphone user resulting from a payment by a credit card or from a card loan being taken out. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370839 | Method and System for Emergency Call Arbitration - A method of call arbitration includes connecting a vehicle computing system to a remote phone system. The vehicle computing system is used to transmit a pre-recorded or dynamically generated message to the remote phone system. The vehicle computing system also receives an outgoing message spoken in the vehicle to the remote phone system. The pre-recorded or dynamically generated message and the outgoing message are combined into a first signal for relay to the remote phone system as a single message. The vehicle computing system receives an incoming spoken message from the remote phone system. Finally, the received incoming message and the pre-recorded or dynamically generated message are combined into a second signal for playback as a single message through a vehicle audio system. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370840 | TEXT MESSAGE GENERATION FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES AS A BACKUP TO VOICE COMMUNICATIONS - A mobile device may detect when a calling party dials an emergency service to request emergency assistance. Following input of the dialed digits, the device may automatically generate a text message in addition to initiating a voice call, both of which may be transmitted over a wireless data network. The wireless network may correlate the two calls as originating from the same emergency situation and may attempt to deliver the two calls to a Public Services Answering Position (PSAP) at an appropriate emergency center. If the PSAP does not receive a voice call, the PSAP may communicate with the device via test messaging. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140378081 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED POWER MANAGEMENT - A method is provided for a wireless communication device containing at least a main processor for data processing, and a transmitter and a receiver for wireless communication. The method includes providing power to the main processor using a power source via a power switch, performing device initialization of the wireless communication device, and determining whether the wireless communication device recovers from a power-down standby mode, where the power source is disconnected to the main processor such that the main processor does not consume power from the power source. Further, the method includes recovering device states based on information stored on a non-volatile storage when it is determined that the wireless communication device recovers from a power-down standby mode. The method also includes reporting device status including at least battery level of the wireless communication device to an external server based on configuration information on the wireless communication device. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140378082 | MODALITY-CENTRIC MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A Modality-centric Mass Notification System (“Modality-centric MNS system”) for notifying a plurality of recipients of an Emergency Event is disclosed. The Modality-centric MNS system may include a Mass Notification System (“MNS”) Notification Engine, modality corridor (“MoCo”) dispatcher, and a plurality of modality corridors, wherein each modality corridor of the plurality of modality corridors establishes, for signal communication, a signal path from a plurality of signal paths, between the MNS Notification Engine and a recipient of the plurality of recipients. The MNS Notification Engine is configured to manage MNS Incidents and Notifications and the MoCo dispatcher is configured to select a first modality corridor from the plurality of modality corridors to establish a first signal path from the MNS Notification Engine. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140378083 | Device Sensor Mode to Identify a User State - Methods and apparatuses for user state detection are disclosed. In one example, a body worn device microphone is enabled to receive sound to determine a user state. The method includes receiving a sound signal from the body worn device microphone. The method further includes identifying a user state from the sound signal. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140378084 | Limited Service State Control - Limited service state controller ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140378085 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSCEIVING A WARNING MESSAGE IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and an apparatus for transmitting/receiving a warning message in a wireless communication system are provided. In a method for transmitting a warning message at a base station, a warning message is generated. A paging message including information for the warning message scheduled to be transmitted is broadcasted. A system information block message including the generated warning message is broadcasted. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140378086 | REESTABLISHMENT PROCEDURE FOR AN EMERGENCY CALL - Traditional rules that apply to cell selection are overridden to allow cell selection on an acceptable cell, in addition to cell selection on a suitable cell. Once a mobile device acquires service on an acceptable cell, mobile device can inform network of the emergency call in progress or initiation of an emergency call, which allows network to perform necessary actions to support the emergency call during establishment/reestablishment. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140378087 | REESTABLISHMENT PROCEDURE FOR AN EMERGENCY CALL - Traditional rules that apply to cell selection are overridden to allow cell selection on an acceptable cell, in addition to cell selection on a suitable cell. Once a mobile device acquires service on an acceptable cell, mobile device can inform network of the emergency call in progress or initiation of an emergency call, which allows network to perform necessary actions to support the emergency call during establishment/reestablishment. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150011174 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD - A wireless base station apparatus includes a determination unit configured to make a determination as to whether an amount of power in the terminal device is to be reduced, and a control information transmission unit configured to transmit control information indicating power control to the terminal device, based on a determination result of the determination unit, and a terminal device includes at least one outlet unit configured to be able to supply power to an external device, a measurement unit configured to acquire the measurement value by measuring power in the terminal device, a measurement information transmission unit configured to transmit the measurement information indicating the measurement value to the wireless base station apparatus, a control information reception unit configured to receive the control information from the wireless base station apparatus, and a power supply control unit configured to control supply of power, based on the received control information. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150024701 | Mobile communication terminal, crime prevention method, computer-readable recording medium recording program thereon - When detecting occurrence of an emergency situation, a controller notifies a notification destination stored in a notification data storage of the occurrence via a wireless transmitter and receiver. An impact detector detects exertion of an impact. When the impact detector detects exertion of an impact equal to or higher than a threshold while the controller is transmitting notification to the notification destination, the controller allows a display to display a screen representing a state in which the notification is stopped, for example, an out-of-order screen. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150024702 | SERVICE OF AN EMERGENCY EVENT BASED ON PROXIMITY - An apparatus and system for communicating information relating to an emergency event occurring at a non-emergency vehicle to an emergency service includes forwarding emergency event information from the non-emergency vehicle to the emergency service via one or more mobile devices located in proximity to the non-emergency vehicle. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150024703 | HANDOVER OF EMERGENCY CALL ANCHORED IN IMS TO A CIRCUIT SWITCHED ACCESS NETWORK - A method performs a Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) Packet Switched (PS) to Circuit Switched (CS) handover of an emergency call that is routed over an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network. The call is transferred from a first region served by a first Mobility Management Entity (MME) to a second region served by a second MME. The method includes sending a first handover request from the first MME to the second MME to transfer the call. The first handover request includes an Emergency Session Transfer Number for SRVCC (E-STN-SR) identifying an Emergency Access Transfer Function (EATF) in the first region. A second handover request for handover to a CS access is sent to a target Mobile Switching Centre, MSC, and includes the E-STN-SR. The call is handed over to the CS access using the E-STN-SR to route the call via the EATF in the first region. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150024704 | First Responder Wireless Emergency Alerting with Automatic Callback and Location Triggering - Using wireless features, a public service agency is enabled to provide alert information to first responders. An automatic call back from the first responder triggers a voice call launching a location fix on the current location of the first responder. Preferably delivery confirmation that the responder has received the message is received. Once the location fix has been completed, then driving directions with map images are sent to the first responder based on their current location and desired destination for response. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150031321 | TRIAGE TAG MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SMARTPHONE FOR SAME, AND TRIAGE TAG MANAGEMENT METHOD - An example of a triage tag management includes a triage tag attached to a wounded person, a smartphone that receives input of symptom data of the wounded person, determines a symptom level of the wounded person, and transmits data of the symptom level to the triage tag, and a wounded person information database that receives the symptom level data of the wounded person from the smartphone over a network and stores the symptom level data therein for each wounded person attached with the triage tag, the smartphone including a temporary storage section that temporarily stores the symptom level data of the wounded person when the symptom level data cannot be transmitted to the wounded person information database. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150031322 | MOBILE DEVICE FOR GROUP ACTIVITIES HAVING BROADCASTING OF EMERGENCY MESSAGES CAPABILITY - The invention relates to a mobile Bluetooth device mounted on a helmet of a user who engages in a group activity, the device comprises a Bluetooth manager for creating a Bluetooth voice communication channel between a source device and a target device via its BT transceiver, and further comprises an emergency generator for generating an emergency message, said emergency message is broadcasted to plurality of target devices via an alternative transceiver. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150038102 | EMERGENCY REQUEST PRIOR INSIGHT DELIVERY - A communication endpoint is configured to record content which may be audio content, video content, and/or other content and send the recorded content to an endpoint, such as a contact center. In one instance, the communication endpoint initiates content recording upon the detection of an outbound user initiated request, such as an emergency request, and transmits the recorded content when the communication session has been established. As another example, the communication endpoint may record content in a circular manner such that a latest content corresponding to a predetermine amount of time may be transmitted when the communication session has been established. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150038103 | HOME APPLIANCE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A control method of a home appliance, the method including retrieving information about a communication device, authenticating the communication device, registering the authenticated communication device, receiving voice data from the registered communication device, outputting a voice signal corresponding to the received voice data to a user, receiving the voice signal from the user, and transmitting voice data corresponding to the received voice signal to the communication device. When the method is used, even if a user loses a communication device in a home, call is possible using a home appliance such as refrigerator. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150038104 | REMOTE CALL CONTROL - A communications device comprises a processor, a memory device coupled to processor, one or more wireless transmitters, one or more wireless receivers, an output component, and an input component. The memory device includes executable instructions to enable the processor to perform the following steps: initiate a call with a first remote device; receive, from the first remote device, an indication of a phone number that is programmed in the communications device; initiate a call with a second remote device associated with the phone number that is programmed in the communications device; and cause the communications device, the first remote device, and the second remote device to be placed into a conference call, or to place the first remote device on hold while the communications device provides information to the second remote device. The communications device may be configured as an emergency pendant device, mobile phone, or any kind of communication device that can detect a signal to trigger either the sequence to conference call or place on hold and make a second call. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150038105 | METHOD, NETWORK AND DEVICE FOR INFORMATION PROVISION BY USING PAGING AND CELL BROADCAST SERVICES - Informing a number of users about an emergency or other situation of public interest is accomplished using a broadcast service. A specific identifier is used in a paging message for activating broadcast service in terminals. A terminal checks a received paging message with regard to the presence of the specific identifier and when detecting the specific identifier, switches to a broadcast mode for receiving broadcast content. The received broadcast emergency content is notified and/or displayed to the users of the terminals. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150038106 | METHOD, NETWORK AND DEVICE FOR INFORMATION PROVISION BY USING PAGING AND CELL BROADCAST SERVICES - The invention relates to a method, terminal and network or entity wherein a broadcast service is used for informing a number of users on an emergency or other situation of public interest. A specific identifier is used in a paging message for activating broadcast service in the terminals. A terminal checks a received paging message with regard to the presence of the specific identifier and when detecting the specific identifier, switches to a broadcast mode for receiving broadcast content. The received broadcast emergency content is notified and/or displayed to the users of the terminals. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150044982 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRIGGERING AN EMERGENCY CALL IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - An apparatus and method for triggering an emergency call in a motor vehicle, wherein the apparatus has at least one module for setting up communication with a device outside the vehicle, wherein at least one evaluation device is assigned to the modue, wherein the module automatically transmits an emergency call when at least one predefined state or event is detected, wherein the module is assigned a manual emergency call button which is connected to the module via at least one connecting line, wherein the module checks the at least one connecting line, wherein the module automatically transmits an emergency call when a defect in the at least one connecting line is detected. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150050905 | URGENT CALL-BACK FEATURE THAT LOCKS-OUT NON-URGENT CALLS - A computer program product includes computer readable program code embodied on a computer readable storage medium. The computer program product include computer readable program code for receiving input from a user of a first communication device identifying a second communication device and initiating a call to the second communication device, computer readable program code for receiving further input from the user of the first communication device indicating that an incoming call from the identified second communication device is an urgent call, and computer readable program code for, in response to receiving the further input from the user of the first communication device, blocking any incoming call that is not identified as an urgent call is blocked. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150056942 | DETECTING AND HANDLING REGIONAL EVENTS BASED ON CALL ANALYSIS - A server device may be configured to receive information regarding calls that have been placed; detect, based on the information regarding the calls that have been placed, an occurrence of an event; determine a set of base stations that are associated with the event; and broadcast, via the set of base stations, a message regarding the event. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150056943 | METHOD FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY CALL - The present invention relates to a method in a communication device for establishment of an emergency call, the communication device configured to communicate within communication networks by communication modems; the method comprising the steps of: sending an Emergency Call Establishment Request (ECER) to modems (M | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150056944 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY NUMBER LIST TO USER IN CASE OF FAILED REGISTRATION - A method and system for providing local Emergency Number List (ENL) to a mobile device when mobile device fails to register with a network is disclosed. A mobile device obtains the ENL if it is determined that the mobile device has failed to register with the network. The mobile device obtains the ENL in a reject message. The mobile device can also obtain the local ENL when all the PLMNs in the mobile device are FPLMNs. The mobile device removes a PLMN from FPLMN list and performs a registration attempt with the removed PLMN and obtains the ENL in reject message. The mobile device obtains local ENL from network without a SIM/USIM. The mobile device sends a Connection Management (CM) service request along with CM service type as GET ENL to network. The mobile device obtains local ENL in CM service accept message from network. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150056945 | USE OF THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE ALERT SYSTEM TO TRIGGER ALTERNATIVE RECEIVERS - A system and method for providing a message to a user of a device, such as a mobile cellular phone, which includes using a signal, such as a CMAS alert, to turn on one or more receivers of the device configured to receive the message, conserves battery power for the device until it is needed in order to receive and transmit the message. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150065076 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL HAVING EMERGENCY CALL UNIT AND METHOD OF MAKING EMERGENCY CALL USING THE SAME - The mobile communication terminal includes an emergency call unit that includes a pressure detector detecting a pressure caused by an operation of a user and generates an emergency detection signal when the pressure detector detects a pressure of a predetermined reference value or more; a control unit that generates an emergency call signal when the emergency detection signal is received from the emergency call unit; and a communication unit that receives the emergency call signal from the control unit and transmits the emergency call signal to at least one of a guardian terminal and a management server, wherein the pressure detector includes position pins and an elastic unit located between the position pins and detects a pressure applied to the elastic unit when a pressure of a predetermined reference value or more is applied and the position pins are broken. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150065077 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING EMERGENCY CALL - The present invention is directed to a method and an apparatus for use in a wireless communication system, in which the method comprises: receiving a broadcast signal including a first country code; obtaining first key input related with requesting an emergency call in a home country, wherein the home country corresponds to a second country code that is registered for the UE; and making the emergency call using a phone number based on the first key input, wherein if the first country code is identical with the second country code, an emergency phone number used in the home country is mapped to the phone number or the first key input is used as the phone number, wherein if the first country code is different from the second country code, an emergency phone number used in a current country corresponding to the first country code is mapped to the phone number. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150065078 | ALARM SYSTEM - A fire alarm system utilizes a wireless transmitter associated with each of a plurality of smoke detectors to provide the occupant of a building with an early warning through the wireless receiver in the occupant's smart phone. The wireless signal includes encoded information identifying the activated smoke detector, and the smart phone app uses this information to guide the user safely out of the building. Where the building has multiple exits, the smart phone app can use information on the current location of the smart phone, determined by a local location system, together with the smoke detector identification to inform the user of a preferred escape route. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150065079 | MOBILE TERMINAL, REPORT CONTROL METHOD, AND REPORT SYSTEM - The mobile terminal adequately reports when the mobile terminal receives an impact due to an accident of a vehicle. When it is determined in step S | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150065080 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING EMERGENCY CALL USING NON-ACCESS STRATUM PROTOCOL IN MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method and a system for managing an emergency call between a terminal and a network by using a non-access stratum protocol in a mobile communication network. A method for providing an emergency call service by a terminal in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: enabling the terminal to transmit an access request message including an emergency call identifier to a mobility management entity; enabling the terminal to attempt to authenticate the mobility management entity after the step of transmitting the access request message; enabling the terminal to receive an access grant message including the emergency call identifier from the mobility management entity; and enabling the terminal which receives the access grant message, to provide an emergency call service through the mobility management entity. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the emergency call is enabled. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150072638 | Network Performance Management For Broadcast Messaging - A system that allows for performance indicators such as a success rate of a broadcast message or latency between a sender and mobile station of a broadcast message, during emergency broadcasts to a wireless transmit/receive unit, such as a mobile phone. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150072639 | NETWORK DIRECTED CELL BROADCASTS FOR EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM - Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. The systems and methods provide a way for a portable device to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. A flag provides an indication the EAS should be on and the systems and method override the settings made by a user to a portable device to enable EAS reception. The user may then be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, or the user may optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, or the user may otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data (e.g., a link to the information). | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150079919 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRIORITY SUMMING OF GROUP AUDITORY DATA - A first group auditory data stream, from a transmitting subscriber device of a first group of subscriber devices or from a dispatch console and intended for the first group of subscriber devices, is received at a conference server. A second group auditory data stream from a transmitting subscriber device of a second group of subscriber devices is similarly received. The conference server determines a relative priority level of one of (i) the first group of subscriber devices relative to the second group of subscriber devices and (ii) the first group auditory data stream relative to the second group auditory data stream, and sets different relative signal gains of the first group auditory data stream and the second group auditory data stream as a function of the determined relative priority level. The two auditory data streams are then summed and forwarded towards the second group of subscriber devices. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150079920 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNIDIRECTIONAL SUMMING OF GROUP AUDITORY DATA - A first group auditory data stream, from a transmitting subscriber device of a first group of subscriber devices or from a dispatch console and intended for the first group of subscriber devices, is received at a conference server. The conference server determines whether the first group auditory data stream generated for the first group of subscriber devices is of interest to a second group of subscriber devices, and if so, sums the first group auditory data stream with a second group auditory data stream intended for the second group of subscriber devices to form a summed group auditory data stream. The conference server then forwards the summed group auditory data stream towards the second group of subscriber devices and forwards the first group auditory data stream towards the first group of subscriber devices. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150079921 | Synthesized Interoperable Communications - A method for interoperable communications including at least the step of: a) at least one radio user's being able to transmit at least one transmission on a first radio frequency to a computer having at least one sound card and at least two sound card channels on one or more sound cards, wherein each of the at least two sound card channels is programmed to receive and process transmissions from at least two separate radio frequencies. This configuration creates a new way of interfacing virtually any speaker with virtually any computer, and allows a paradigm shift of communications organization such that everyone can talk at once, literally, and still “hear” everyone else. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150079922 | ALARM SYSTEM WITH TWO-WAY VOICE - Techniques are described for establishing a two-way voice communication session with an alarm system. The alarm system may establish a two-way voice communication session with an operator associated with a monitoring service that provides monitoring services for alarm events detected by the alarm system. The alarm system also may establish a two-way voice communication session with a notification recipient that is interested in receiving notifications associated with events detected by the alarm system. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150087256 | Emergency Responder System For Portable Communication Device - An emergency communications system may transmit vital emergency data to a portable communications device of a first responder based on an identifier associated with a victim. In one example, the identifier is read by a first portable communications device (e.g., of a first responder) from a second portable communications device (e.g., of an accident victim). In another example, the portable communications device of an injured person may be transmit the identifier to a remote device to initiate the download of previously stored emergency data. The emergency data may be matched to the identifier at the remote device. A touch sequence on a display of the portable communications device may override passcode protections to automatically initiate an emergency response operation. For instance, video data may be automatically recorded and uploaded by portable communications device. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150087257 | Mobile Information Gateway for Use in Emergency Situations or with Special Equipment - A mobile information gateway comprises: a wearable human interface module having an image delivery and display mechanism for presenting information overlaid upon a wide field of view, a computing and communication module adapted to send and receive information to and from the human interface module; and a backend service server coupled for processing data. The present invention also includes a method for using a mobile information gateway comprises: capturing information with a mobile information gateway device; processing the information captured by the mobile information gateway device to detect an emergency condition; analyzing the information captured by the mobile information gateway device to identify an emergency response; retrieving instructional information corresponding the emergency response; and providing the instructional information on the mobile information gateway device. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150094010 | Alerting Message Number Per Alerting Category Across Network Technology - An example method includes receiving at a cell broadcast center information for distribution to at least one user equipment. The cell broadcast center determines an alert category and a message number for the alert category. The alert category is based on the information for distribution. The alert category is associated with one or more corresponding alert categories of a plurality of technology networks with which the cell broadcast center is configured to interact. The message number for the alert category is based on a number of alert messages previously forwarded for the alert category. An alert message is forwarded from the cell broadcast center to the at least one user equipment via one or more of the plurality of technology networks. The alert message includes the message number for the alert category and an alert category indicator indicating a respective corresponding alert category of the one or more corresponding alert categories that corresponds with the alert category. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150094011 | METHOD FOR SWITCHING A TERMINAL OVER FROM A FIRST RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK TO A SECOND RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, CORRESPONDING COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, STORAGE MEANS AND TERMINAL - A method is proposed for switching a radiocommunications terminal from a first radiocommunications network, with which the terminal is synchronized and registered, to a second radiocommunications network. The terminal has first and second connection profiles associated respectively with the first and second radiocommunications networks. According to the method, the terminal performs the following steps: for the second connection profile, a preliminary and at least partial synchronization of the terminal with the second radiocommunications network; and upon a switching request: a complete synchronization, based on said preliminary and at least partial synchronization, of the terminal with the second radiocommunications network; and registration of the terminal with the second radiocommunications network. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150094012 | POINT OF SALES AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR FEMTOCELL SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT - A femto cell service framework is utilized for purchase and service of femtocell equipment and customer support thereof. A point of sale (POS) platform enables purchase of femtocell equipment based on a set of eligibility criteria. POS also allows purchase of add-on services. Direct fulfillment and post-sale transactions such as returns and equipment replacement are also provided. An account management service enables femtocell equipment and service self-care or through customer representatives. Configuration of service account and monitoring of account status is provided. Customer care architecture also enables remote troubleshooting of purchased equipment. Remote troubleshooting includes diagnosis and related manipulation of purchased equipment. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150099480 | MOBILE TERMINAL WITH PROGRAMMABLE REDUCED FUNCTIONALITY - An application is provided that runs on a mobile terminal (MT) that reduces the functionality of the MT while the holder or user of the MT, such as a relatively inexperienced driver, is aboard a moving vehicle. According to a further aspect of the embodiments the application substantially prevents cellular phone use of the MT by school students while on school premises, or some other geographical limitation (such as in a religious institution, government building, among others). According to a further aspect of the embodiments the application substantially prevents illicit tracking of a cell phone owned or otherwise operated by a person, such as a covert operator or an anti-terrorist official, whose movements should not be illicitly monitored. According to further aspects of the embodiments the application substantially ensures that in the event a user enters an emergency number into the MT the user is then able to use the MT even if the MT was previously shut down or its functionality reduced in line with different aspects of the embodiments. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150105039 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION METHOD, RADIO BASE STATION AND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT NODE - To improve probability of successfully performing transmission processing by a priority terminal and transmission processing of an emergency call even during congestion. A mobile communication method according to the present invention includes the steps of: causing a radio base station eNB to transmit “UE Context Release Request” regarding a predetermined mobile station UE to a mobility management node MME, the “UE Context Release Request” containing identification information of multiple target mobile stations UE; causing the mobility management node MME to release an access bearer of the predetermined mobile station UE in response to the “UE Context Release Request”, and transmit “UE Context Release Command” regarding the predetermined mobile station UE to the radio base station eNB, and causing the radio base station eNB to transmit “RRC Connection Release” to the plurality of target mobile stations UE. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150105040 | EMERGENCY CALL MODE PREFERENCE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A system and method to determine a type of wireless network that is to be used for an emergency communication session that is initiated at a mobile device. A Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) header is modified to introduce an emergency call mode preference (ECMP) field into the header. When a mobile device registers a session with an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), the ECMP field is populated by the service provider with information that conveys the preferred network to use when an emergency communication session is initiated by a user of the mobile device. In the event of a subsequent request to start an emergency communication session using the mobile device, the mobile device utilizes the preferred network to establish communication. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150105041 | RADIO REPEATER SYSTEM - A system and/or method for facilitating wireless communication in an area where it is difficult to transmit and receive signals may use a preexisting wired emergency communication infrastructure to transmit signals between elements of a radio repeater system. Optionally, the system may include synchronization of retransmissions. Analogue and/or digital signals and/or data may optionally be transferred over the preexisting network. Data and/or signals may optionally include audio and/or video signals, digital data, telemetry data, and/or synchronization data. The system may optionally include multiple wireless receivers and/or a voter to select a version of a signal from at least one of the receivers. A network for concurrent repeating of a direct mode simplex wireless signal may optionally include multiple receivers and/or a voter. The simplex network may optionally include a coloring circuit. The power of retransmission and/or the insulation between a receiver and a transmitter may optionally be adjusted. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150105042 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SETTING QUALITY OF SERVICE FOR A BEARER IN RESPONSE TO AN EMERGENCY EVENT - An interoperability gateway performs a method for setting Quality of Service for a bearer in response to an emergency event. The method includes the interoperability gateway performing: receiving a indication of an emergency event for a first user, wherein the first user is operating a first device in a first network of a first network type; responsive to receiving the indication, determining a set of devices related to the first user, wherein the set of devices includes the first device and at least a second device operating in a second network of a second network type; instructing the second network to modify at least one Quality of Service setting for the second device. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150111516 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SERVICES TO A GEOGRAPHIC AREA - A method and apparatus for providing a service at an incident scene is provided herein. During operation, a device will enter a geographic area (e.g., an incident scene), join a local-area network (LAN), and determine what services are presently being offered by other devices on the LAN. From a list of services deployed on the device, a determination is then made as to what services the device will run, and those services are then offered to all devices on the LAN. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150111517 | EMERGENCY CALL HANDLING - Technology for initiating emergency calls is disclosed. A minimum set of emergency related data (MSD) associated with the emergency call may be identified at a terminal equipment (TE) of a mobile terminal. An attention (AT) command may be generated that includes the MSD and selected configuration information related to the emergency call. The AT command may be sent from the TE of the mobile terminal to a mobile termination (MT) of the mobile terminal in order to setup the emergency call, wherein the mobile terminal (MT) routes the emergency call to a public safety answering point (PSAP) in a communication network. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150111518 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, BASE STATION, GATEWAY APPARATUS, CORE NETWORK APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A mobile communication system includes a mobile station, a base station that communicates wirelessly with the mobile station, a gateway apparatus that connects the base station to a core network, and a core network apparatus that is arranged in the core network. The base station includes a control unit that includes, in a message, information indicating that the mobile station has originated a call as an emergency call, and a transmission unit that transmits the message to the core network apparatus. In addition, the core network apparatus includes a reception unit that receives the message that was transmitted from the base station. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150111519 | Method for Transmitting Message, UE and Network Device - A method for transmitting a message, a UE and a network side device are disclosed. The method includes: receiving, by a network side device, a message reported by a first user equipment UE, where the first UE is a UE in a preset UE group; identifying the message, reported by the first UE, as an emergency message when the message carries a message identifier of the emergency message; and delivering the emergency message to another UE except the first UE in the preset UE group. After identifying a reported emergency message, a network side may immediately deliver the emergency message to each UE. Because the emergency message does not need to be uploaded to a CN and a server of a management center through the network side for delivering, a transmission delay of the emergency message is reduced, which improves a speed that the UE obtains the emergency message. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150111520 | Enhanced Access Control in LTE Advanced Systems - An enhanced access control method is proposed for machine-type communications (MTC) in a 3GPP LTE-Advanced network. An MTC device is configured for enhanced access barring (EAB). When the MTC device attempts access to the network, the NAS layer checks whether EAB is applicable for the MTC device. If yes, then the NAS layer forwards EAB configuration to the AS layer for further EAB control. Based on the EAB configuration, a base station broadcasts EAB information to UEs via system information block. The EAB information indicates whether barring is applied to a number of EAB categories and a number of access classes. Based on the EAB information, the MTC devices performs EAB for access attempt to RRC. If access is not barred under EAB, then the MTC device further performs ACB for access attempt to RRC. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150111521 | EMERGENCY CALL PLACEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for connecting a caller to an alternate telephone number, such as 9-1-1, when a call to a private response center does not result in immediate assistance, or when it is recognized by the private response center that emergency services are needed at the caller's location. In one example, when the call to the private response center does not connect, the private response center may explicitly reject the call, causing the calling device to take action to call an emergency services telephone number, if needed. In another example, the call to the private response center may reach a customer service representative who recognizes that emergency services are needed. A signal is then sent to the calling device causing the device to call 9-1-1 directly. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150111522 | Geo-Redundant and High Reliability Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) - A Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) providing redundant cell broadcast centers (CBC). Multiple CBCs are interfaced to any given base station controller (BSC) or radio network controller (RNC) to provide geo-redundancy and high availability so that the failure of one CBC or a cluster of CBCs at one site will not cause service interruption for the area controlled by the associated BSC or RNC or for the entire service area in the public land mobile network (PLMN) network. The BSC or RNC interfaces to multiple CBCs at multiple sites without changes to the otherwise conventionally existing BSC/RNC, 3GPP 23.041 standard architecture. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150118987 | Policies for Selecting Sources for Resource Strings - Techniques for policies for selecting sources for resource strings are described. Generally, a resource string refers to a set of characters that can be used to initiate communication with a particular resource. According to one or more embodiments, techniques discussed herein enable resource strings to be determined at different locations, e.g., geographic locations. In at least some embodiments, string source policies are implemented that specify parameters for selecting a source from which to obtain resource strings. According to one or more embodiments, string profiles are implemented that specify resource strings that correspond to particular resources and/or types of resources. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150118988 | Machine-To-Machine (M2M) Emergency Communications - System, methods, and devices may provide alerts, such as emergency alerts, using machine-to-machine communications. A method may include receiving a state of a mammal associated with a device, receiving a state of an environment that is approximate to the location of the mammal associated with the device, determining a likelihood of a harmful activity based on the aforementioned states, and automatically sending alert message based on the determined likelihood of the harmful activity. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150118989 | NOTIFICATION SYSTEM USING A DUPLICATE START RECORD - The present invention provides a technique for notifying a call center of an alert and providing access to a notification server which contains precompiled database information of a desired action to take in response to the alert. The alert is provided through a radius start record from a pendant with the user. The pendant remains turned off, until activated by the user. After activated, a modem of the pendant registers the pendant with a cellular network and in parallel, the cellular network provides a duplicate radius start record to a group of servers, which means there must be an alert from the user, such as an emergency. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150126147 | ENHANCED CONTROL OF SERVICES - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for control of service. In one aspect there is provided a method. The method may include receiving, at an application client at the user equipment, access control information, wherein the access control information indicates whether access to a network is allowed; and determining, at the application client, whether to allow a call attempt by the user equipment based on at least the received access control information. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150133071 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A REMOTE SPEAKER MICROPHONE TO INDICATE RADIO BATTERY CHARGE STATE WITH FLASHLIGHT AND STROBE CONTROL - A communication system ( | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150133072 | SELF-DEFENSE SPRAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - There is provided a self-defense spray. The self-defense spray an audio terminal that transmits at least one signal to an electronic device capable of taking a photograph, and is connectable to the electronic device; a connecting portion connected to a container storing a liquid; a nozzle that sprays a liquid material from the container; and a button that simultaneously controls the nozzle so that the nozzle sprays the liquid material, and transmits a signal for taking a photograph to the electronic device through the audio terminal in response to being triggered. The invention can provide a self-defense spray which may be carried all the time, functions without a separate battery, and is effective in crime prevention by photographing a criminal, and a method of controlling an electronic device using the self-defense spray. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150133073 | Emergency Catastrophic Communication System - A method, apparatus, and system in which a communications architecture is designed to provide two-way communications to general public and government subscribers during a catastrophic event when landline and cellular communications are disrupted. A communications architecture includes an airborne platform deployed during a catastrophic event, a communications system housed on the airborne platform, one or more receive and transmit antennas mounted on an exterior of the airborne platform, a ground communications control system in a direct or indirect line of sight with the airborne platform, system software to implement a transfer of messages from a subscriber's personal device to the communications system, and device application software installed on the subscriber's personal device. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150140944 | METHOD OF NOTIFYING OF SITUATION THROUGH COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - Disclosed is a method of notifying of a situation through a communication terminal. The method includes providing a notification unit including an information receiver for transmitting and receiving notification information, in a communication terminal of each of members (step s | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140945 | PROTECTED BROADCAST IN A WARNING MESSAGE DELIVERY CHAIN - A node suitable for use in a warning message delivery chain ( | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140946 | Systems and Methods for Providing Emergency Callback Procedures - Enhanced services, such as call restriction, call forwarding, anonymous call rejection, and proprietary services, may interfere with an emergency callback potentially preventing the callback from reaching the intended destination. Systems and methods for processing emergency calls to eliminate emergency callback failure in response to an emergency call being released are provided herein. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140947 | Method for placing an emergency call in a vehicle - A method for placing an emergency call in a vehicle, in which vital data characterizing the condition of the occupant are detected via sensors and the vital data are sent with the emergency call. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140948 | METHODS FOR HANDLING A SERVICE REQUEST PROCEDURES, AND APPARATUSES USING THE SAME - A method for handling a service request procedure by a mobile communication device is provided. The method includes the steps of: starting a back-off timer associated with a service request procedure in response to the service request procedure for a normal service having been failed for a maximum number of retries, and initiating another service request procedure for an emergency bearer service before the back-off timer expires. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140949 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN INTEGRATED PUBLIC SAFETY SOLUTION - A system and method of communicating, coordinating, tracking, and integrating the activities of at least one emergency service provider is disclosed. Possible emergency service providers include police, ambulance and fire, within a single community and among service providers in different communities. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140950 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING A DATA STREAM DURING AN INCIDENT - A method and apparatus are provided, for accessing a data-capture device in a different domain, by public safety wireless communications equipment, for the purpose of obtaining information at an incident. A dispatch controller of a public safety wireless communications system receives an access token from a server of a non-public-safety network, when an incident occurs. The token allows access to a data-capture device, and is associated with the incident. The dispatch controller sends the token to the data-capture device, receives a data stream, and forwards the data stream to a public safety wireless communication device. The public safety wireless communication device may itself discover and access the data-capture device, and may receive the data stream directly from the data-capture device. The public safety wireless communication device may forward the data stream and/or the access token to other public safety wireless communication devices. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140951 | Personal Emergency Response System - A wearable transmitter for transmitting emergency and non-emergency signals to a base station. The wearable transmitter comprises a first button associated with an emergency condition, a second button associated with a non-emergency condition, a transmitter for transmitting the emergency and non-emergency signals to a base station, and a processor coupled to the first button, the second button, and the transmitter, for causing the transmitter to transmit the emergency signal to the base station when a user of the transmitter activates the first button and for causing the transmitter to transmit the non-emergency signal to the base station when a user of the transmitter activates the second button. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140952 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY MESSAGES TO A MOBILE DEVICE - The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing emergency messages to a mobile device. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for communicating emergency messages is provided comprising a mobile device comprising an emergency message application and a personal emergency message transceiver, an emergency message control center, wherein the emergency message application is enabled to receive a plurality of emergency messages generated by the emergency message control center. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150147995 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS - A method at a mobile device, including receiving, at the mobile device, an emergency alert message from a base station; determining a response is required for the emergency alert message; and sending the response to the base station. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150147996 | Emergency Radio Communications System Incorporating Integral Public Safety Radio Bridging Capability - A communication system and method is provided for handling emergency situations wherein complex public safety radio systems can be used to directly communicate with normally incompatible radio systems used by organizations such as schools, hospital, and other facilities. The system includes a radio communication bridge that is selectively activated by emergency personnel to contact selected organizations. The bridge is activated via a TCP/IP command sent from an organization having activation privileges to the selected communication endpoints. Computer software or firmware installed at various communication endpoints, emergency responder locations, and at an emergency call center is used to facilitate functionality of the system to include emergency notifications, dissemination of information associated with a particular emergency, and the status of the system to include activation and deactivation of the radio bridge. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150296356 | METHOD TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY CALL CONTINUITY BY ALLOWING INBOUND MOBILITY TOWARDS NON-MEMBER CSG CELLS - A method and system to improve emergency call continuity by allowing inbound mobility towards non-member CSG cells is disclosed. The method enables the UE to detect an emergency call. Then the UE initiates an autonomous search procedure by itself, without need for network to configure the UE for proximity reporting. The method enables the UE to use non-member CSG cells for continuity of emergency calls. The method also enables the UE to confirm emergency call handling support provided by the target CSG cell before initiating handover. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150296357 | Communication of Critical Data - Methods and apparatuses for supporting communication of critical data in a cellular system are disclosed. Upon determination of communication of critical data in a first cell a node of the first cell generates a signal including information of reservation of radio resources for said communication of critical data. The signal is communicated from the first cell to at least one second cell to reduce interference on said radio resources. A node of a second cell receives the signal and manages interference on said radio resources based on the signal. This includes prevention or limitation of use of said radio resources in the second cell when the second cell is not involved in communication of critical data. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150296361 | Utilization Of SMS And/Or Cellular Broadcast To Receive Multimedia Alerts - An indication of the location of multimedia information for an emergency alert is distributed via text based protocols such as a Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) and/or a Short Message Service (SMS). Multimedia information can include maps, graphics, video clips, audio clips, still pictures, and the like. A text based alert message along with an indication of the location of the associated multimedia is distributed to users. The indication can comprise a link to a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), or the like, from which the multimedia can be retrieved. The indication can comprise a pointer to a link. For example, the alert message can comprise an address in storage of a user device, and the address can contain the link to the URL. Further, the multimedia can be retrieved automatically or manually. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150304831 | PROVISION OF TEXT MESSAGES TO EMERGENCY CALL TAKERS - Concurrent text and voice communications can be maintained with an emergency call taker. An application executing on a mobile communications device in conjunction with a network gateway provide voice communication as well as an interactive Short Messaging System (SMS) session with a public safety answering point (PSAP). The gateway correlates and manages SMS messages with the PSAP and the mobile device. As such, a virtual session is generated over a traffic channel, that provides the advantages of a voice call as well as allowing text based communications. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150312739 | COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING AND PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES - A computer program, method, and system for obtaining and providing emergency services, which includes an initial step of receiving user profile data from a plurality of emergency service users. A next step includes presenting a solicitation for a civilian user to select an emergency event type. A next step includes receiving information indicative of the emergency event type. Next, the emergency event type is compared with and the user profile data of the emergency service users, and a notification is sent to a first emergency service user of either a first type or a second type. A next step includes presenting a solicitation for the first emergency service user to communicate with the civilian user. Upon receiving information indicative of an assent to communicate with the civilian user, a communication link is opened between the first emergency service user and the civilian user. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150317809 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMERGENCY SITUATION COMMUNICATIONS - A system for enabling communications during an emergency situation is described. A system may be configured to generate graphical user interfaces including a map displaying a location and a status of the one or more users located at the scene of an emergency situation. The graphical user interfaces may be displayed on a user's portable computing device. The graphical user interfaces may be displayed at a computing device located at a dispatcher site. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150319298 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING AN AUDIO SIGNAL BETWEEN DEVICES OF A SINGLE USER - A method, system and device enable transferring an audio signal between devices of a single user. The method includes pairing, over a master-less communication link, a narrowband communication device operating in a narrowband communication system and a broadband communication device operating in a broadband communication system. A call is then established between the narrowband communication device and the narrowband communication system or between the broadband communication device and the broadband communication system. Next, an audio quality parameter is determined at at least one of the narrowband communication device and the broadband communication device. An audio signal of the call is then transmitted, over the master-less communication link and in response to the audio quality parameter, from one to the other of the broadband communication device and the narrowband communication device. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150319314 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLICY AND CHARGING CONTROL DECISIONS BASED ON RADIO SPECTRUM BLOCKS - A policy determination function (PDF) makes policy and charging control decisions based on radio spectrum blocks. More particularly, the PDF: receives radio spectrum block data via an interface; and determines, using the radio spectrum block data, a first radio spectrum block for use during a session for a subscriber, wherein the first radio spectrum block is one of a plurality of radio spectrum blocks, and wherein the subscriber has a unique set of policy and charging control (PCC) rules corresponding to each of the radio spectrum blocks in the plurality. The PDF further selects and provides to a policy enforcement function the set of PCC rules for the subscriber corresponding to the first radio spectrum block, for applying to communications with the subscriber during the session. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150326668 | ADAPTATION OF RADIO RESOURCES ALLOCATION IN AN INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEM ENABLED CELLULAR MOBILE NETWORK AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH NETWORK - An Intelligent Transport System enabled cellular mobile network, comprising an infrastructure including a number of base stations ( | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150326715 | PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO CALLED PARTIES - A system, method, and computer readable medium for providing additional information to called parties comprises receiving a call from a calling party, performing a lookup of information associated with the calling party in a database, receiving the information from the database, and forwarding the information to a called party. The system comprises at least one device for receiving a call from a calling party, and at least one database for storing information associated with the calling party, wherein the at least one device is operable to perform a lookup of information associated with the calling party in a database, receive the information from the database, and forward the information to a called party. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150327040 | Determination Of Non-Voice Emergency Service Availability - Determining if non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available is accomplished via an indicator provided via a control channel and/or via a query to a network entity. For example, a NOVES indicator can be provided, via a control channel message, to a communications device, indicating whether non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available or not available. Additionally, capabilities of public safety answering points (PSAPs) providing NOVES can be included. For example, the indicator can include information as to whether an identified PSAP can receive a text based emergency message, an emergency message comprising an image, and emergency message comprising audio, and/or an emergency message comprising video. In another example configuration, a communications device can query a communications network to determine the availability of NOVES and PSAP capabilities. A response to the query can include an indication as to whether non-voice services are available, and, if appropriate, the types of NOVES services available. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150327152 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD - A communication device serving as a base station configured to notify a mobile station of a warning or an upper device of the base station includes a controller configured to shut down the warning, notified from the base station based on warning information, upon determining the congestion condition of the base station, and a communication part configured to transmit the information regarding a shutdown of warning. Herein, the controller compares a first threshold with a resource usage rate or the amount of resources in the base station, thus determining the congestion condition of the base station. Additionally, the controller compares a second threshold with the warning information so as to determine a shutdown of warning. The second threshold can be set based on the resource usage rate or the type of the base station. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150327317 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING COVERAGE IN A MOBILE RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A process for supporting mobile-site communication with a fixed-site in a wireless communication system wherein the mobile-site includes a controller and a plurality of transceivers is described. The process includes, at a mobile-site, assigning and programming at least one transceiver from the plurality of transceivers to monitor at least one first channel on at least one fixed-site, receiving a message on the at least one first channel identifying a call for one or more subscriber units operable in the mobile-site, assigning a second channel for the call on the mobile-site and informing the one or more subscriber units affected by the call of the assigned second channel of the call, and propagating the call on the assigned second channel to/from the subscriber units affected by the call. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150334544 | METHOD FOR MANAGING DISASTER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - A method of operating an electronic device when a disaster occurs and disaster information is received. The disaster information may be relayed by an external electronic device, a server, or could be detected by one or more sensors within the electronic device that detect a possible emergency such as the user has fallen, or there has been impact sensed consistent with an accident, etc. The method includes receiving disaster information, determining whether a rescue request will be made by analyzing the disaster information, and transmitting rescue request information based on the determination result. An electronic device is configured to perform the method. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150334546 | SYNOPTIC EMERGENCY CELLULAR DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A wearable emergency cellular device for use in a medical emergency alert situation includes an application containing synoptic medical information and other user data, a call module for mobile communication with a call center and a display for selectively controlling information displayed on the cellular device. Only the call center is able to input the synoptic medical and selected other information to the device. The cellular device is usable for emergency situations other than medical, such as for personal security at home or for mobile use. Various access methods are described using panel displays for medical or other emergency personnel to access the stored cellular device information. Initiation of user communication with the call center can be activated manually or by the user's voice. Also described are an electronic emergency call system and methods for handling an emergency alert using the emergency cellular device. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150334668 | CODEC INVERSION DETECTION - A device includes a receiver and a processor. The receiver is configured to receive a signal. The processor is configured to generate a first flag indicating whether the signal satisfies one or more first conditions that are based on a number of detected correlation peaks associated with the signal, a correlation peak amplitude, or both, and to generate a second flag indicating whether an inverted signal satisfies one or more second conditions. The processor is further configured to generate a first value of a first synchronization sign indicator associated with the signal and to generate a second value of a second synchronization sign indicator associated with the inverted signal. The processor is also configured to generate an invert flag that indicates whether synchronization inversion is detected in the signal based at least in part on the first flag, the second flag, the first value, and the second value. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150348389 | SMART BAND AND EMERGENCY STATE MONITORING METHOD USING THE SAME - A smart band including a display unit provided at a body, and forming a first touch recognition region; a wrist band connected to the body and having a second touch recognition region at one side of the band; and a controller configured to sense a dangerous situation has occurred based on touch inputs on the first and second touch recognition regions, and transmit preset information to a remote guardian's mobile terminal, in response to the dangerous situation being sensed. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150350090 | POLICY IMPLEMENTATION OVER LMR AND IP NETWORKS - A communication system is made up of a number of LMR and IP bearers including LTE and P25. The information flowing over the integrated system is managed according to the situational context of the user. A policy driven approach is described that uses user context as its inputs and converts this into actions that preferentially improves the communication for the user particularly as they move between the available networks. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150350405 | NATURAL LANGUAGE USER INTERFACE - A mobile device is configured to wirelessly authenticate with a reader device. The mobile device may receive an acoustic signal from a user, and a command may be determined based on the acoustic signal. The mobile device may transmit the command to the reader device if the mobile device and the reader device are authenticated. The reader device may receive the command, and may analyze the command to determine an action to be performed. The reader device may then perform the action if the mobile device is authorized to request the command to be performed. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150350859 | PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORK RELAY SERVICE MANAGEMENT - A method and mobile device are provided that manage a relay service in a public safety wireless communication system. When the mobile device determines one or more of: another mobile device has exited or is exiting a public safety vehicle or another first mobile device is not receiving a signal from a wide area network of acceptable signal quality, the mobile device activates a relay service. In response to activating the relay service, the mobile device announces an availability of the relay service at the mobile device, receives a registration of the another mobile device for the relay service, and, in response to receiving the registration, relays communications between the another mobile device and an access node. In another embodiment, a method is provided for negotiating a provision of a relay service among multiple mobile devices, wherein each such mobile device currently is providing a relay service. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150350861 | WELLNESS AGGREGATOR - The present disclosure relates to aggregating and sharing wellness data. The wellness data can be received by a user device from any number of sensors external or internal to the user device, from a user manually entering the wellness data, or from other users or entities. The user device can securely store the wellness data on the user device and transmit the wellness data to be stored on a remote database. A user of the device can share some or all of the wellness data with friends, relatives, caregivers, healthcare providers, or the like. The user device can further display a user's wellness data in an aggregated view of different types of wellness data. Wellness data of other users can also be viewed if authorizations from those users have been received. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150350863 | BASE STATION, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND MOBILE STATION - A base station communicates with a mobile station. The base station includes a wireless communication unit and a control unit. The wireless communication unit transmits an alert periodically to the mobile station using a first channel, receives, from the mobile station, alert reception information related to reception of the alert, and transmits at least a part of the alert to the mobile station using a second channel different from the first channel. The control unit instructs the wireless communication unit, in response to the alert reception information, to transmit to the mobile station at least a part of the alert using the second channel. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150350887 | System and Method for Prioritized Wireless Network Communication - A Point to Node based prioritized wireless communication system that comprises a mobile surveillance applicable device such as a smartphone and a node of a wireless network surveillance security system through a prioritized communication protocol. It is faster and more reliable than the Node to Node method of the prior art, and is capable of faster response to emergencies and of faster and more secured acquisition of real time scene evidences. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150351020 | Device-To-Device Communication Method, Terminal, and Network Device - The present invention provides a D2D communication method, a terminal, and a network device. The method includes: acquiring, by a first terminal, network information, where the network information includes a system message sent by a network device and/or a cell coverage result; determining, by the first terminal according to the network information, whether to enable D2D communication for autonomously discovering a second terminal; and if the first terminal determines to enable the D2D communication, discovering, by the first terminal, the second terminal autonomously, and performing the D2D communication with the second terminal directly. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150351023 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SELECTING PLMN IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and a method of selecting Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs) in a manual PLMN selection mode are provided. The method includes selecting a PLMN as a network that the terminal will be attached to in a manual PLMN selection mode, storing the selected PLMN in a user selection PLMN list, and selecting, when the terminal attempts recovery to receive normal services in a limited service state, a PLMN to be attached to a network based on at least one PLMN included in the stored user selection PLMN list. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150356859 | TWO-WAY CALL BACK FOR HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM - Methods and systems are described for two-way call back between a control panel of a home automation system and a central station. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for two-way call back in a home automation system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by the processor to identify an active alarm condition, initiate a two-way call with a central station, and receive an incoming call from the central station if the two-way call is terminated and the alarm condition is still active. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150358455 | Telecommunication Device Utilization Based on Heartbeat Communication - A secure component of a telecommunication device is described herein. The secure component is configured to determine that a threshold amount of time has passed since reception of a heartbeat communication from a remote telecommunication server. In response to determining that the threshold amount of time has passed, the secure component performs at least one of preventing access to one or more services of the telecommunication device or deleting user data from the telecommunication device. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150358794 | Community Emergency Request Communication System - A community emergency request communication system (CERCS) that provides a person in crisis with ability to send an emergency alert. A primary responder(s) and/or secondary responder(s) receive the alert and can provide aid to the person in crisis. The alerts are sent from a communication device such as a smart phone or cell phone through a server. The responder(s) receive the alert on a communication device and replies through the server. Additionally, personal contacts of the person in crisis can also be notified of the emergency. The system collects and stores relevant event feedback, performance and skill ratings of the responders and the persons in crisis in the system, as well as incident information. The system provides an individual and a community with an additional and/or alternative emergency response capability, which may provide faster or more reliable emergency response than other conventional emergency response methods under some circumstances. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150358797 | BASE STATION DEVICE, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING BASE STATION DEVICE - A call processing control unit establishes communication with a first communication network by using a normal interface, and upon receiving a communication request using a second communication network from the first communication network, activates an emergency interface and establishes communication with the second communication network by using the emergency interface. A wireless communication unit and a baseband processing unit communicate with a first terminal device using the first communication network, connect the first terminal device to the first communication network via the call processing control unit and the normal interface, and when the call processing control unit receives a communication request, communicate with a second terminal device using the second communication network and connects the second terminal device to the second communication network via the call processing control unit and the emergency interface. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150358799 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Communication becomes impossible for many mobile stations when a communication failure occurs in a fixed station while the mobile stations are operating in an infrastructure mode. Provided is a communication system that includes a plurality of mobile stations and at least one of a base station and a wireless LAN access point, wherein the plurality of mobile stations establish communication with each other and form an ad hoc network that realizes a mesh network topology, and at least one mobile station among the plurality of mobile stations establishes communication with at least one of the base station and the wireless LAN access point, and connects another mobile station among the plurality of mobile stations to the at least one of the base station and the wireless LAN access point using a tethering function. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150359014 | NETWORK CONGESTION PREVENTION AND/OR MITIGATION - Cell site congestion may result in dropped calls, time-outs on data sessions, web access problems, or the like. A network congestion status may be used to minimize network congestion. In an example embodiment, messages which are distributed via a network may be formatted based on the network's congestions status and a device's connection mechanism. Further, a network access may be based on the network's congestion status and on a device's connection mechanism. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150365807 | VEHICLE INCIDENT RESPONSE METHOD AND SYSTEM - An improvement is provided to a method that detects a vehicle incident, and responds to the vehicle incident with (i) a communication to a remote advisor center that establishes a wireless connection between the remote advisor center and a vehicle associated with the vehicle incident and a conversation between an advisor at the remote advisor center and an occupant of the vehicle, and with (ii) a message to an emergency contact. With the improvement, call-in information associated with the vehicle incident is included in the message to the emergency contact. A call at the remote advisor center is received from the emergency contact using the call-in information. Information is provided by or through the call that is used to determine that the call is associated with the vehicle incident. The emergency contact is connected into the conversation between the advisor and the occupant of the vehicle. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150365809 | System and Method for Delivering Wireless Emergency Alerts to Residential Phones - A method and system for providing a Commercial Mobile Alert System paging notification, such as a text based emergency alert message, to a fixed wireless terminal system is provided. The fixed wireless terminal provides an interface between cellular wireless networks and a residential phone system comprising the fixed wireless network and one or more receivers configured to operate over a traditional Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS). The fixed wireless terminal receives the text based alert message and converts the alert message into an audio file that can be provided to the one or more residential phone receivers over the POTS network. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150365812 | Ancillary Data Support in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Messaging - A SIP ancillary data server provides host to auxiliary data for an emergency SIP session (call) uniquely referred to in a transported SIP header. In a manner similar to how location is represented in an emergency call, a SIP header is extended. The extended SIP Header contains one of two possible types of content elements: either (a) a content pointer element to a SIP Message body part (a “cid:”, or content identifier); or (b) an (a.k.a, “info_URI” in this document). | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150365813 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ESTABLISHMENT CAUSES FOR EMERGENCY SESSIONS - A method for initiating a Packet Switched emergency call using a user equipment (UE) is presented. The UE includes a plurality of protocol layers. The plurality of protocol layers including an IMS sublayer, a non-access stratum (NAS) layer and an access stratum (AS) layer. The method includes generating an ATTACH REQUEST using the UE. The ATTACH REQUEST has an attach type. The method includes retrieving the attach type of the ATTACH REQUEST using the NAS layer of the UE, and generating an RRC CONNECTION REQUEST. The RRC CONNECTION REQUEST includes an RRC establishment cause based upon the attach type of the attach request. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150365980 | Method and Device for Sending Identifier Information or Call Transfer Request - Provided are a method and device for sending identifier information or a call transfer request. The method for sending a call transfer request includes: determining that a call for which a UE initiates a transfer in a PS domain to a CS domain includes an emergency call; acquiring identifier information of an EATF to which the UE is anchored when initiating the emergency call; and initiating transfer of the emergency call of the UE in the CS domain according to the identifier information. By means of the technical solution, the problem that an emergency call cannot be transferred in a case of networking of multiple service domains is solved, and the effect of ensuring that transfer of the emergency call can be completed is further achieved. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150373518 | RELAY DEVICE, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A relay device operable to relay emergency information to a plurality of mobile terminals. The device includes: a receiver configured in use to receive a broadcast signal, the broadcast signal being in a first format and containing the emergency information; a transmitter configured in use to connect to the plurality of mobile terminals using a communication channel; and a processor configured in use to provide the emergency information received in the broadcast signal to the plurality of mobile terminals in a second format using the transmitter, wherein the second format is different to the first format. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150373519 | Multi-Function Emergency Assistance Request, Tracking, and Communication System - A multi-function emergency assistance request, tracking, and communication system is defined by a Hub and Spoke concept of portable units able to communicate one to each other using satellite with global earth coverage by sending GPS coordinates and text, by which the user can create its own private network inside the satellite network. A central Server manages the private network to decide which Spoke(s) are referred to specific hub(s). Functionalities include tracking without internet access (only through satellite link), system for rapid evacuation where the spoke(s) call in the Hub and receives back the confirmation of message received and read from the hub and Command and Control centre from the server where the user can track all private networks and can communicate with each device through text. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150373558 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LEVERAGING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION USING AN AERIAL VEHICLE - An approach is provided for providing wireless communication in a remote area by using an aerial vehicle. Signal strength information received at a plurality of antennas mounted over the aerial vehicles is monitored. The antennas are associated with a plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms of the aerial vehicle. The signal strength information is processed to determine control adjustment information, which is then transferred to the stabilizing control mechanisms for orienting the aerial vehicle such that maximum signal is reflected and/or repeated from the aerial vehicle. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150382168 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DELIVER PUBLIC WARNING MESSAGES - A method and apparatus for a wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU) to receive an emergency situation notification. The method and apparatus include the WTRU receiving a paging message with an emergency situation notification, and the WTRU receiving scheduling information in a system information block. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160006812 | Robust Communication Protocol, Pairing Procedure and Emergency Messaging System For a Server Computer And at Least Two Client Computers - A computer system consisting of a server or host computer and at least two client computers that provide input and output services for the server or host computer, the system of server/client computers are connected in a configuration and that follow a protocol that increases the likelihood of successful transmission of pairing or emergency messages. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160007176 | EMERGENCY CALL HANDLING IN CELLULAR NETWORKS AFTER FAILED AUTHENTICATION - A mobile device may place an emergency call via a wireless cellular network. The mobile device receives an initiation of the emergency call and determines whether a first base station to which it is attempting to connect is authenticated. Authentication of the first base station is determined based on a state of an authentication timer of the mobile device. If authentication of the first base station fails, the mobile device establishes a connection to a second base station and places the emergency call via the connection with the second base station. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160007179 | FIRE ALARM APPARATUS INTERWORKING WITH MOBILE PHONE - A fire alarm apparatus interworking with a mobile terminal comprises a plurality of wireless Access Points (APs) provided in a building, the plurality of wireless APs wirelessly accessing a mobile terminal entering the building to receive a phone number from the mobile terminal, a fire alarm receiving the phone number from the wireless APs to register the mobile terminal as a target terminal, transmitting positions of the wireless APs in the building and an electronic map of an inside of the building to the target terminal through the wireless APs, and when sensing a fire, transmitting a position of the fire and an alert message to the target terminal, and the mobile terminal receiving and storing the positions of the wireless APs and the electronic map, and when receiving the alert message, outputting a map image and a voice message for guiding to an exit. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160007383 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING SIGNAL RELATED TO DEVICE-TO-DEVICE COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for transmitting/receiving a signal related to a device-to-device (D2D) communication by a first user equipment in a wireless communication system. The method comprises the steps of: stopping uplink transmission in a first band for a predetermined time interval and searching for a signal transmitted by a second user equipment; and transmitting a report to a third user equipment when the signal transmitted by the second user equipment is found, wherein the report contains the existence of the second user equipment and information related to a band in which the signal from the second user equipment is received. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160007384 | Establishing a Voice Connection Between the Driver of a Single-Track Vehicle and an Emergency Call Center - To establish a voice connection between the driver of a single-track vehicle and an emergency call center, a telematics unit is provided on the vehicle which transmits emergency call signals to the emergency call center. The voice connection is established between the driver and the emergency call center by way of the telematics unit and a mobile radio device carried by the driver of the vehicle. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160014585 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160014819 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING A SITUATIONAL NETWORK | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160021258 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE CONNECTABLE TO A VITAL SIGN MONITORING SYSTEM - In one aspect, it is aimed to provide a mobile communication device that is connected to a communication module of a vital sign monitoring system in an intensive care unit, comprising:
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| 20160021520 | ALLOWING EMERGENCY CALL WHEN NO SERVICE IN UE IN CASE OF SHARED BANDS - A method for enabling emergency calls on a mobile communication device includes: searching for available communication channels in one or more supported frequency bands and shared communication channels in one or more unsupported frequency bands; storing information including channel frequency and channel criteria about one or more available shared communication channels detected in the one or more unsupported frequency bands; and camping on one of the one or more available shared communication channels in one of the one or more unsupported frequency bands if no available communication channels exist in the one or more supported frequency bands. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160021521 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EMERGENCY CALL IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a communication module configured to support a first communication network and a second communication network, comprising a switch module for switching between the first communication network and the second communication network, and a processor configured to determine whether at least one of conditions for switching to a second communication network is satisfied when a request for originating an emergency call is made in a state of a setting of providing a voice service through a first communication network, cause the switch module to switch into the second communication network, and attempt to originate the emergency call when the at least one of conditions for switching to the second communication network is satisfied. Other embodiments are implemented. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160021523 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD TO ENABLE MOBILE STATIONS TO IDENTIFY CALLS BASED ON PREDETERMINED VALUES SET IN A CALL HEADER - A mobile device/UE identifies calls to or callbacks from a Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) in order to provide priority handling. When the UE does not detect that the call being made is an emergency call, then the network facilitates identification during call establishment of the emergency nature. The network identifies the call as emergency call in a SIP response by setting the Priority header to distinctive value (e.g., “emergency-call”) or the “P-Asserted-Identity to a distinctive value (e.g., urn:services:sos). When PSAP chooses to call back the mobile/UE, the mobile/UE can terminate any ongoing calls and accept this call from the PSAP and can disable other supplementary services (e.g., call waiting, three-way calling etc.) during the call. A P-Asserted-Identity of the incoming call is set to a distinctive location associated with PSAP (e.g., urn:services:sos). Alternatively, the incoming call has a Priority header set to a distinctive value (e.g., “emergency”, “emergency-callback”). | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160021683 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PROTECTION USING INTELLIGENT ELECTRONICS - A system and method for connecting and protecting people using a combination of (a) a “Private Personal Network” including a set of people who are defined as an individual's closest connections; (b) software that runs on mobile devices that manages, among other things, the members of the Private Personal Network, an individual's information, the connections to the Intelligent Electronics, and the connections to a cloud-based system; (c) a cloud based system that maintains connections among individuals, geographic data, and other data transmitted from the software on the mobile device, from the Intelligent Electronics, and from other sources; and (d) technology that receives and sends communication to the mobile device and is integrated with custom-designed wearable product. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160029192 | Safety Water Application - Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for configuring a safety monitor application in a handheld mobile computing device comprising a movement detecting component and a wireless communications subsystem. An example method comprises: downloading the safety monitor application and storing the safety monitor application in a memory of the computing device, obtaining an activation code associated with an online configuration server, activating the safety monitor application using the activation code, retrieving configuration information from the online configuration server based on the activation code and implementing the configuration information to configure operations of the safety monitor application. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029193 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION DETERMINATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - An object of the invention is to provide a communication system capable of broadcasting and distributing various types of messages. The communication system according to the present invention includes a network operator device ( | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029196 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTING EMERGENCY SERVICES CALLS FROM FIXED WIRELESS TERMINALS - A method for routing emergency services calls from a subscriber's fixed wireless terminal to a PSAP that serves the location of the subscriber and for delivering traditional landline ALI information associated with the subscriber to the PSAP. The method includes: (a) querying a subscriber database using the subscriber's calling party identifier, wherein the calling party identifier is one or more of an MSISDN, MDN, Calling Party Address or ANI; (b) determining that the subscriber is associated with a fixed wireless terminal; (c) assigning the subscriber's MSISDN as the calling party identifier; (d) assigning Selective Router routing information, wherein the routing information comprises trunk select digits or an ESRN; (e) routing the emergency services call using the assigned Selective Router routing information to the Selective Router and including the MSISDN as the calling party number; and (f) delivering the emergency services call to the PSAP including an ESN assigned to the MSISDN. The method provides routing by “TrunkSelect”+MSISDN and routing by ESRN+MSISDN, in place of the wireless industry-standard “TrunkSelect”+ESRK. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029197 | VEHICLE-INITIATED EMERGENCY CALLS - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for asserting support for telematics capabilities in a vehicle emergency call system. In some aspects, a method for wireless communication in the vehicle emergency call system may include transmitting a set of telematics capabilities from a first endpoint in the vehicle emergency call system to a second endpoint in the vehicle emergency call system over a communication session signaling protocol. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029266 | ACCESS CONTROL FOR MACROCELL TO FEMTOCELL HANDOVER - Access to a femtocell can be controlled as part of handover of a mobile device from macrocell to femtocell. Macro network platform issues a handover (HO) request towards femto network platform and a single virtual femto node, which represents a plurality of femto access points (APs). Location estimate(s) for the mobile device drives selection of a target femto AP. Selection of the target AP results in acceptance of the HO request. The mobile device also can request macro-to-femto (MTF) handover. HO neighbor list(s) is generated by decoding a network-issued identifier for each femto APs in a set of femtocells, and selectively ranking each femto AP based at least on channel quality; access privileges of the mobile device to each of the identified femto APs determines selectivity. Validation of mobile device's access right(s) drives acceptance of the MTF HO request to a top ranked femto AP. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160036974 | METHODS OF USING CALL FOR SERVICE DATA IN AN ANALYTIC CAPACITY - Computer-implemented methods and computer-readable media are disclosed for processing call-for-service data to facilitate queries and reports to enhance usefulness of call-for-service data. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method performable by a computer system includes receiving at a computer system data for a plurality of calls-for-service. Individual data for an individual call-for-service includes one or more fields storing information relating to the call-for-service. Based on the information stored within the one or more fields of the individual data, one or more supplemental classifiers are automatically identified. The one or more supplemental classifiers are associated with the individual data. The one or more supplemental classifiers associated with the individual data enable the individual call-for-service to be identified when the one or more supplemental classifiers match one or more specified criteria. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160037318 | METHOD TO DISABLE A NETWORK ACCESS APPLICATION IN A SECURE ELEMENT - A method comprises causing a network access application or cellular authentication in a secure element to be disabled by changing a status of security information. In one embodiment, a method is provided to disable the network access applications of a UICC, in case of an emergency call, by resetting a verification status of the PIN. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160037320 | MOBILE STATION APPARATUS, BASE STATION APPARATUS, AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A mobile station apparatus, in a case where a radio link failure is detected upon a connection for an emergency call, performs a cell selection initiated by the mobile station apparatus, to reestablish the connection and selects a cell as an appropriate cell by the cell selection, whereby the cell is not permitted to access from unsubscribed users and is not included in a list of cells that subscribers are allowed to access. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160037390 | Telecommunications Network Emergency-Call Handover - Telecommunications network components configured to manage a handover of a communication session, e.g., an emergency communication session, of user equipment are described herein. A core network device may transmit respective handover queries to a plurality of anchoring network devices following a handover request from user equipment. Each anchoring network device can provide a respective indication of whether the emergency communication session is being proxied by that anchoring network device. The core network device may transmit an invitation message to an anchoring network device in response to a positive indication from that anchoring network device. An anchoring network device may store in a memory an address of the anchoring network device in association with an address of the user equipment. The core network device may retrieve from memory the address of the anchoring network device and transmit an invitation message to the anchoring network device using the retrieved address. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160037570 | Inter-terminal device-to-device communication method and system - Disclosed are an inter-terminal device-to-device communication method and system, which relate to the technical field of wireless communications. The method includes that a source terminal initiates a communication request for device-to-device (D2D) communication with a destination terminal; according to the D2D communication request, whether the source terminal and the destination terminal can conduct the device-to-device communication is detected; if the detection result is that the source terminal and the destination terminal can conduct the device-to-device communication, a D2D communication link is established between the source terminal and the destination terminal; the source terminal and the destination terminal use the D2D communication link to conduct the device-to-device communication. The embodiments achieve the inter-terminal device-to-device communication, which are available to device-to-device communication under the control of a mobile network and also available under the condition of no mobile network, i.e., the field of public security. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160044715 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOWING INCOMING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ON A DISABLED DEVICE - A system and method to allow a disabled device to receive an incoming communication after the termination of an emergency communication session with a service provider. A disabled device is a device having a portion of its service plan that allows the device to send or receive communications either temporarily or permanently disabled. In some embodiments, the system allows the disabled device to receive all incoming communications during a defined period of time after the emergency communication session. In some embodiments, the system allows the disabled device to receive all incoming communications from numbers or URIs contained in a repository of allowed numbers. In some embodiments, the system allows the disabled device to receive all incoming communications if the service provider initiating the communication enters an authenticated routing key or passcode. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160050310 | TRANSMISSION DETECTION, INTERRUPTION, AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for transmission detection, interruption, and notification are described. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160057595 | PERSONALIZED EMERGENCY IDENTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATION - An individual uses a communication device to provide information identifying the type of emergency that the individual is experiencing. In response to receiving an emergency alert, an inquiry as to whether the received emergency alert relates to a medical emergency or to a non-medical emergency is generated and provided to the user. Upon receiving a response indicating that the emergency alert relates to a medical emergency, a medical history of the individual is automatically retrieved and a geographical location of the user is determined. A medical emergency service that is suitable for determining a type of medical assistance required by the individual is automatically identified based on the received confirmation and the retrieved medical history. A bi-directional communication with a communication device of the identified medical emergency service is established to upload to a data storage element of the communication device the medical history and geographical location of the individual. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160057596 | DISTRESS BEACON - A mobile device can include a distress application configured to activate a distress beacon that is broadcast as a radio frequency (RF) signal on a plurality of different protocols. Each of the plurality of different protocols can employ a different frequency band. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160057599 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRANSMIT POWER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREFOR - A method for determining a transmit power level in an electronic device and the electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes activating an emergency mode, determining a transmit power level based on a condition, and transmitting an emergency message, including information associated with a request for rescue, with the determined transmit power level. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160057601 | CONTENT DISPOSITION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MESSAGE CONTENT IN A DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT - In one embodiment, a wireless mobile User Equipment (UE) device comprises a message generator configured to send a SIP request message via a first IP network and a processor configured to process a SIP response message received from a network node via the first IP network, the processor further configured to process instructions to provide a treatment for at least one message body content of the SIP response message based on a value of a content type indicator independent of at least one of an absence of a content disposition indicator, a content disposition indicator without a value and a content disposition indicator having a value. The treatment, applied by the UE device, may comprise one of: (i) performing an Emergency Services (ES) call effectuated via a CS network and (ii) performing a registration and an ES call effectuated via an IP network. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160065721 | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An emergency communication system for use with a home network manager having one or more associated network elements. The system may comprise a processor that may communicate with at least one of the home network manager and the associated network elements, a input interface that may receive a plurality of sequential inputs and/or a management interface that may enable a user to program a plurality of programmable responses to a number of the sequential inputs, wherein each programmable response may include a user-programmable action to be activated via at least one of the emergency communication system, the home network manager and/or the associated network elements when, for example, the input interface receives the number of the sequential inputs, wherein when the input interface receives the number of the sequential inputs, the processor may communicate a corresponding user-programmed action to the at least one of the emergency communication system, the home network manager and/or the associated network elements. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160065737 | EMERGENCY MOBILE NOTIFICATION HANDLING - Systems and methods for handling emergency notification messages. In an example scenario, a call center identifies a text-based message sent from a mobile communication device, detects that the text-based message is an emergency notification message, determines the geographical location of the mobile communication device, and sends at least some of the information contained in the text-based message to one or more other communication devices in proximity to the geographical location of the mobile communication device. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160066163 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE TYPES OF GROUP MEMBERSHIP BASED ON STATUS IN APPLICATIONS - A method of supporting multiple types of group membership in a group based on group-member-status as a member of a group in a set of applications includes tracking a group-member-status as a member of the group in a first application of the set of applications for each group member, wherein the first application is operated with mobile devices of some or all of the group members and the mobile devices communicate on a network, and wherein the group-member-status is based on a group member's relationship with the group in the first application; receiving a request for a list of the group members with a particular group-member-status as a member of the group in the first application, wherein the request is from a second application of the set of applications; and providing a list of the group members with the particular group-member-status in the first application to the second application. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160066168 | Method and Apparatus for Cooperative Positioning in a Wireless Communication Network - According to the teachings herein, a wireless device that is a candidate for operating in the cooperative positioning advantageously activates that mode in response to detecting a warning situation. In some embodiments, the detection and/or activation operations are autonomously undertaken by the wireless device. In other embodiments, the wireless communication network provides warning situation detection and/or control of the cooperative positioning mode. More generally, the wireless communication network maintains a database identifying those wireless devices within a given service area that are cooperative positioning mode candidates—e.g., the devices having D2D communication capability and operational configurations that allow such operation. By the network providing such information in advance of a warning situation, the candidate devices have the information needed to efficiently discover or otherwise identify other such candidates. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160066170 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CALLING EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER - A method for safeguarding the health of a user using an electronic device includes the electronic device calling at least one emergency contact number with pre-stored medical information of the user and at least one emergency contact number stored in a storage device of the electronic device. When a command inputted by the user is received, medical information relevant to the user is broadcast and is also displayed on a display of the electronic device. A message including current location of the user and the medical information is sent to the at least one emergency contact number, and a phone call is dialed to the at least one emergency contact number. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160066350 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EMBEDDING SUPPLEMENTARY DATA CHANNEL IN LTE-BASED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for embedding a supplementary data channel in LTE-based communication systems. One embodiment takes the form of a process that includes obtaining a primary data signal. The primary data signal includes a given symbol, and the given symbol includes primary payload data prepended with a given cyclic prefix. The process also includes obtaining supplementary payload data. The process also includes generating a modified primary data signal at least in part by replacing an initial portion of the given cyclic prefix with a subset of the supplementary payload data. The process also includes outputting the generated modified primary data signal for transmission via an air interface. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160073271 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EXTENSION OF NETWORK COVERAGE - An approach is provided for causing an extension of secure emergency network resources via one or more trusted point of presence. The approach involves determining a networking context, wherein the networking context initiates a request to join an extension mesh network to a currently trusted network. The approach also involves determining a target network trust level associated with the networking context, the currently trusted network, or a combination thereof. The approach further involves selecting the extension mesh network based on the target network trust level. The approach also involves initiating a joining of the extension mesh network to the currently trusted network. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160080920 | GROUP PRIORITY HANDLING FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - Methods, systems, and devices are described for wireless communication at a UE. In accordance with the present disclosure, a number of user devices in a network may be divided into a plurality of service groups based in part on priority levels associated with each group. In some examples, a network may distribute a plurality of resource pools to each of the above-assigned groups. Thus, for proximity based service (ProSe) communication, user devices within each group may select resource pools corresponding to the priority levels of the groups associated with the user device. Thus, in accordance with the present disclosure, division of resources based on priority levels of groups and UEs may ensure greater reliability of access to resources for high priority communication. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160081123 | USER TERMINAL, BASE STATION, AND PROCESSOR | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160087655 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ANTENNAS IN VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method for controlling antennas in a vehicle having an external antenna and an internal antenna includes triggering an eCall service function upon sensing an accident occurrence event, measuring a quality of one or more wireless signals received through the external antenna, comparing the measured quality of the wireless signals with a reference quality value, and selecting one of the external antenna and the internal antenna to be used in the eCall service function based on the results of the step of comparing the measured quality of the wireless signals with the reference quality value. A system of emergency communication of a vehicle is also provided. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160088450 | GROUP TEXT MESSAGING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES - A device may receive, from a user device, a group text message. The device may identify a group of recipients associated with the group text message. The device may determine that the group of recipients includes an emergency services recipient and a non-emergency services recipient. The device may generate an emergency call text message based on the group of recipients including the emergency services recipient and the non-emergency services recipient. The device may send the emergency call text message to the emergency services recipient without sending the emergency call text message to the non-emergency services recipient. The device may send the group text message to the non-emergency services recipient without sending the group text message to the emergency services recipient. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160088463 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MANAGE USER/DEVICE PROFILES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY APPLICATIONS - A method and a profile manager for managing user and device profiles for response to one or more incidents include monitoring inputs related to one or more networks, a plurality of devices, and the one or more incidents; determining application requirements and profile configurations for the plurality of devices based on the inputs from the one or more networks and the one or more incidents; and for each of the plurality of devices, providing applications based on the application requirements if required and providing the profile configurations for operation on the one or more networks during the one or more incidents | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160088661 | SYNOPTIC EMERGENCY CELLULAR DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A wearable emergency cellular device for use in a medical emergency alert situation includes an application containing synoptic medical information and other user data, a call module for mobile communication with a call center and a display for selectively controlling information displayed on the cellular device. Only the call center is able to input the synoptic medical and selected other information to the device. The cellular device is usable for emergency situations other than medical, such as for personal security at home or for mobile use. Various access methods are described using panel displays for medical or other emergency personnel to access the stored cellular device information. Initiation of user communication with the call center can be activated manually or by the user's voice. Also described are an electronic emergency call system and methods for handling an emergency alert using the emergency cellular device. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160094704 | ALARM REPORTING FAIL OVER MECHANISM - A mobile button device ( | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160094965 | ACCESS TO WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT INFORMATION VIA THE SPECTRUM ACCESS SYSTEM - The Spectrum Access System (SAS) may be utilized wireless emergency alert (WEA) information. The SAS may be utilized to retrieve additional WEA information, beyond that which was provided in a WEA message. Spectrum assigned for government purpose use (e.g., radar systems, department of defense use, homeland security use, etc.) may be dynamically allocated to commercial use. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160094968 | Enabling High-Power UE Transmission - Systems and methods are disclosed for permitting higher transmit power at a mobile device. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed, comprising: receiving, at a base station, an emergency request from a mobile device; sending, from the base station to a neighboring base station, a high power reservation message to reserve one or more radio resource blocks at the neighboring base station for non-use; and sending, from the base station to the mobile device, a resource allocation including the one or more radio resource blocks and a power control message requesting high transmit power. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160100435 | System and Method for Managing Emergency Requests - A network component is provided. The network component including a component configured such that the network transmits a response message containing an indicator indicating that a first message is an emergency-related request, and such that the network receives a second message containing information associated with a user equipment (UE). | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160105784 | TECHNIQUES FOR SUPPORTING TELEMATICS-ENHANCED EMERGENCY CALLS FROM MOBILE PHONES - Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-readable mediums are described for techniques for supporting telematics-enhanced emergency calls from mobile phones. In some aspects, a method for wireless communication may include establishing, by a user equipment (UE), a personal telematics-enhanced emergency call to a public safety answering point (PSAP), wherein the UE is capable of transmitting telematics data. The method may also include transmitting information that distinguishes the personal telematics-enhanced emergency call from other types of emergency calls. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160112856 | METHOD FOR EMERGENCY-MESSAGE BROADCASTING USING VEHICULAR COMMUNICATION - The present invention relates to a method for emergency message broadcasting of vehicular wherein transfers emergency message to peripheral vehicles in regards to vehicular communication network method of IEEE 802.11p/WAVE communication standard base. Emergency message broadcasting method according to the present invention features in promptly transferring emergency message to peripheral vehicles even when vehicles are in access to different channels in SCH (Service Channel) interval according to multiple channel operation wherein defined by IEEE 1609.4 of WAVE communication standard. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160112857 | Methods and Devices for Reporting Broadcast State of Warning Message - Provided are methods and devices for reporting a broadcast state of a warning message. In the method, an evolved Node B (eNB) receives a state request message from a Mobile Management Entity (MME), wherein the state request message is used for requesting to report a broadcast state of a warning message; in response to the state request message, the eNB reports the broadcast state of the warning message to the MME. By means of the technical solution, the effect that a network side can report a broadcast state of a warning message according to a state request from a Cell Broadcast Center (CBC) is achieved. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160113041 | Method and System for Providing Tiered Access to Communication Network Resources - Methods and systems automatically allocate cellular communication network resources to emergency response personnel during emergency situations which are detected by call volumes exceeding a predetermined maximum. Access to cellular communication network resources is provided by dedicating a portion of communication radio resources to emergency response personnel use. By reserving radio resources for emergency communication purposes, emergency personnel are able to both initiate and receive calls or data sessions from both other mobile devices as well as conventional landline telephone stations. Qualified emergency response personnel can preregistered their phones and be assigned personal identification numbers to enable access to allocated network resources. Users can also be registered “on the fly.” | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160119766 | PROVISIONING EMERGENCY SERVICES INFORMATION USING MAPPINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TYPES - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and media for the provision of emergency services information are provided. Embodiments include receiving, by a mobile device, an emergency services information mapping table, the emergency services information mapping table comprising a plurality of entries, each entry of the plurality of entries comprising a mobile country code value, an emergency services telephone number value, and an emergency services type value. Embodiments include retrieving, by the mobile device, information from the emergency services information mapping table in response to an input from a user of the mobile device. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160119767 | System for Providing Centralized Connected Vehicle Services - A system for providing centralized connected vehicle services includes a vehicle communicating through a communications device that is a wireless access device embedded within the vehicle and/or a mobile wireless access device, the communications device transmitting at least one of language data from the vehicle indicating a language spoken by a customer within the vehicle and a voice call from the wireless access device. A central call center is communicatively connected to at least one of the vehicle and the wireless access device. A central computer server is co-located with the central call center, communicatively connected to the central call center, facilitates the voice call with the wireless access device, and automatically routes the voice call to the central call center. The central call center automatically plays a recorded message through the central computer server to the wireless access device in the language of the customer. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160119959 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING EMERGENCY CALL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING SAME - Provided are a method by which a terminal processes an emergency call in a wireless communication system, and an apparatus for supporting the same. The method comprises: selecting a cell when a radio link failure (RLF) is generated; transmitting a RRC connection re-establishment request message to the selected cell; stopping an expired timer if a suitable cell or a cell using different radio access technology (RAT) is not selected within a certain time when the RLF is generated in the emergency call process of the terminal and the selected cell is an acceptable cell; and transmitting the RRC connection reestablishment request message. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160127439 | INTERFACING MULTIMEDIA PUBLIC WARNING SYSTEM ALERTS - Interfacing of multimedia public warning system alerts is discussed in which a user equipment (UE) receives a system information broadcast message with a multimedia alert contained therein. The multimedia alert triggers the UE to automatically initiate a multimedia broadcast application to process the alert. The multimedia alert includes broadcast system information that enables the multimedia broadcast application to automatically tune the UE to the streaming multimedia content associated with the alert. The UE may then process the streaming multimedia content on the UE. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160127879 | EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An emergency calling system includes a housing for accommodating a radio communication module; a battery mounting guide including a battery frame in which a battery is seated; a connector holder disposed at one end of the battery frame and a knob disposed at another end of the battery frame; a battery mounting unit, which is provided on one side of the housing and in which the battery mounting guide is fitted; a unit connector, which is disposed at an inner end of the battery mounting unit and is connected to a connector of the battery; and a locking unit for locking the battery mounting guide to the battery mounting unit. The emergency calling system enables easy replacement of the battery without requiring opening and closing the entire housing to replace the used battery. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160127880 | METHODS, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS AND NETWORK NODES FOR RECOVERING A PUBLIC WARNING SYSTEM - A method is described performed by a wireless communication network for recovering a public warning system when a radio network node comprising radio circuitry for communication with served user equipments, UEs, has been newly added or restarted in the network. The method comprises sending, by the radio network node to a core network node, information indicating that the radio network node has been restarted or added to the network, the information including one or more tracking area identifiers, TAI, identifying one or more tracking areas that the radio network node supports and/or a radio network node identifier, ID, identifying the radio network node in the communication network, and, in case the radio network node ID is sent but not the one or more TAIs, acquiring, by the core network node the one or more TAIs based on the received radio network node ID. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160135028 | Emergency Call Sending System and Method Thereof - An emergency call sending system includes a telematics unit including a determiner configured to determine whether a telematics antenna of a vehicle has a fault and a telematics terminal, and a user terminal connected to the telematics unit. An emergency call sending method includes determining whether a telematics antenna of a vehicle of an accident has a fault, and sending an emergency call to a telematics center through a user terminal connected to the telematics unit. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160142535 | Special Emergency Call Treatment Based on the Caller - A blacklist of known harassing or non-legitimate emergency calls is maintained. An incoming emergency call is checked against emergency call records to determine if multiple emergency calls have been made recently, from the same general location, and destined to the same PSAP. Feedback is provided regarding the number of recent calls made and the possibility of a false positive, based on call history from known handsets in the area, including the possibility of a phone with a known MEID/ESN, when powered up, receiving the same 911-xxx-xxxx. Blacklisting may be approved or not based on the feedback. A telephone number or MIN may be placed on a “blacklist” with a ‘timer’. Subsequent calls to that phone number will be assigned a different SIP URI (a unique URI per destination determined prior to lookup on the blacklist) and be directed elsewhere. The call may be completed to an administrative line. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160142892 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION, EXCHANGE, AND ANALYSIS - An information processing system is described, which has circuitry configured to receive, via a mobile application, a data entry form request for a type of incident. The circuitry is also configured to select, via a server of the information processing system, at least one data entry form based on the request. The at least one data entry form is customized according to an established protocol for the type of incident. The circuitry is also configured to receive data entered into a selected data entry form, and analyze and process the received entered data based on the established protocol for the type of incident. The circuitry is also configured to forward the received entered data to one or more designated entities. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160142894 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL TIME DETECTION AND REPORTING OF PERSONAL EMERGENCIES - According to at least one aspect, a system and corresponding method for detecting and reporting personal emergency events includes a mobile application running on a client device of a user and a backend application running on a backend system. The mobile application and the backend application can communicate on a regular basis. The mobile application or the backend application can regularly monitor sensor data, user contextual data or other data indicative of user state of health, activities or environment and detect or predict an emergency event of the user based on the monitored data. Upon detecting an emergency event, the mobile application or the backend application can warn the user or notify emergency contacts of the user of the emergency event. The backend application can use the sensor data or other user data to update an emergency predictive model specific to the user employed to detect or predict emergency events. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160142895 | MOBILE PHONE AS A HANDHELD RADIO TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER OVER NON-CELLULAR RADIO FREQUENCY CHANNELS - A system enables a device such as a mobile phone to operate as a transmitter and receiver over non-cellular radio frequencies such as very-high frequency (VHF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF) not natively compatible with the mobile phone. The system includes a radio appliance coupled to a radio that receives and transmits information over non-cellular radio frequencies. The radio appliance provides an interface between the radio and a web appliance accessible on a network such as the internet. The radio appliance receives information in broadcast from the radio and transmits the information to the web appliance over the network. The web appliance provides mobile devices access to the information received from the radio appliance, such as audio that was broadcast, over the network. Additionally, the web appliance may receive information from the mobile phone for transmission to the radio appliance and subsequent broadcast by the radio. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160148490 | RAPID RESPONSE WITH DIRECT CONNECT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS - A smart phone app system for use by emergency responders, includes a server for processing and sending an alert signal indicating details of an emergency event to be displayed on an emergency responder's smart phone or other device and displaying input buttons for allowing the emergency responder to provide a response signal indicating that they are responding or they are not responding by touching one of the input buttons. A map to the station or emergency site can be automatically displayed on the emergency responder's smart phone or other device and a list of other responders can be displayed with direct text or other communication being available to the other responders with a simple press of a button. The app system greatly improves the response time and efficiency for responding to an emergency event. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160150389 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SERVICES TO A GEOGRAPHIC AREA - A method and apparatus for providing a service at an incident scene is provided herein. During operation, a device will enter a geographic area (e.g., an incident scene), join a local-area network (LAN), and determine what services are presently being offered by other devices on the LAN. From a list of services deployed on the device, a determination is then made as to what services the device will run, and those services are then offered to all devices on the LAN. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160156769 | METHODS OF OPERATING WIRELESS PARAMETER-SENSING NODES AND REMOTE HOST | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160157072 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING CALL INFORMATION | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160157073 | TSUNAMI MONITORING SYSTEM INCLUDING TRANSMITTING ANTENNA FOR RADIATING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL FOR DETECTING TSUNAMI AS RADIO WAVE TOWARD SEA | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160157076 | MOVING CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM OPERATIVE IN AN EMERGENCY MODE | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160157077 | SUPPORTING EMERGENCY CALLS ON A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160164619 | Communicate An Alert Via An Unmanned Vehicle - Systems, methods, and apparatuses may use an unmanned vehicle to communicate an alert, such as an emergency alert, to a region, such as one affected by a natural disaster. A method may include receiving a message, which may comprise an alert and information associated with a region, from an alert originator. The message may then be transmitted, via a communication access device, to an unmanned vehicle. After receiving the message, the unmanned vehicle may travel to the region. Upon reaching the region, the unmanned vehicle may communicate the alert, whereby individuals' reception devices within the region may receive the alert. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160165423 | APPLICATION SPECIFIC CONGESTION CONTROL MANAGEMENT - In response to attaching to a mobile network, a user equipment ( | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160165476 | USING PERSONAL WIRELESS DEVICES FOR NETWORK TESTING - A personal wireless device is utilized to carry out measurements of one or more network-performance related metrics in response to a triggering event. The triggering event can be a message that is transmitted by a network element to the personal wireless device. The personal wireless device may be exemplified by a variety of personal devices such as, for example, a cellular phone, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). The measurements may be used to derive network-performance related information such as cellular signal coverage areas, signal hole areas, and signal interference areas. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160165538 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - Systems and methods of conserving power in a mobile emergency communication device. After placing a telephone call, the calling device communicates information to the call recipient, for example a response center, usable to estimate the remaining talk time of the calling device. The call recipient sends instructions to the calling device to turn off, disable, or suspend certain device capabilities to conserve battery power in the calling device. For example, if it is determined that the device is not moving, a geographical location capability of the device may be turned off to conserve power. Other capabilities may also be turned off, for example a secondary radio transceiver, a display screen or other visual indicator, certain software applications executing on the device, or other capabilities. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160165641 | NETWORK ASSISTED AUTOMATIC DISASTER TRIGGER TO ENABLE DEVICE-TO-DEVICE (D2D) AD HOC COMMUNICATION - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for automatically switching to D2D communication in a disaster situation is provided. One method includes receiving, by a user equipment, a list of base station sites comprising locations and geographical signal coverage of the base station sites and a list of Wi-Fi access points comprising locations and geographical signal coverage of the Wi-Fi access points. The method may also include creating at least one local database storing information received in the list of base station sites and the list of Wi-Fi access points. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160173689 | EMERGENCY 9-1-1 PORTAL AND APPLICATION | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160174054 | LOCAL NETWORK ALERT SYSTEM FOR MOBILE DEVICES USING AN IMS SESSION AND WI-FI ACCESS POINT | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160182706 | Device Independent Caller Data Access for Emergency Calls | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160183072 | ADVANCED CALL NOTIFICATION | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160183074 | MOBILE ALERT REPORTING AND MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160192163 | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FROM A LOCAL AREA NETWORK HOTSPOT - In one implementation, a request to initiate emergency communications is received at a wireless local area network hotspot. A number of mobile communication devices connected to the wireless local area network hotspot and location information of the wireless local area network hotspot are determined. A distress message is generated that includes the number of mobile communication devices connected to the wireless local area network hotspot and the location information. The distress message is transmitted to a contact address for an emergency contact. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160192168 | Method and Apparatus for Generating Distress Signal - The present disclosure relates to a sensor network, Machine Type Communication (MTC), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, and technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the above technologies, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. Disclosed are an apparatus and method for generating distress signals in a mobile device. The apparatus comprises a coil antenna for NFC communication, a first communication circuit configured to perform the NFC communication using the coil antenna in a normal mode, a second communication circuit transmitting a distress signal having a rescue-dedicated frequency through the coil antenna in a distress mode, a switch connecting the coil antenna to the first communication circuit or the second communication circuit, and a processor determining the normal mode or the distress mode to control the switch. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160192251 | SCHEME FOR SCANNING RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY (RAT) IN A CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for scanning Radio Access Technology (RAT) of a User Equipment (UE) registered in a first cell in a cellular communication network is provided. The method includes performing a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) procedure for establishing a call, disabling, if the NAS procedure fails, capability of the UE to connect to the first cell, checking information relating to neighboring cells in the network, and selecting at least one RAT included in the information relating to the neighboring cells, and scanning a second cell operating in the at least one RAT based on the information relating to the neighboring cells. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160198324 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT AND DETERMINISTIC GROUP ALERTING | 07-07-2016 |
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| 20160205524 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE AND A PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORK IN AN EMERGENCY | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160381528 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SERVICE IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and an apparatus for providing a service in a wireless communication system are disclosed. The method and apparatus are directed to converging a 5 | 12-29-2016 |
| 20160381537 | METHOD OF NOTIFICATION OF FIRE EVACUATION PLAN IN FLOATING CROWD PREMISES - A security system that protects a secured geographic area, a near field or Bluetooth device proximate an entry of the secured geographic area that captures an identifier of a wireless portable device carried by a user as the user enters the secured geographic area, a sensor of the security system that detects a threat within the secured geographic area and a processor of the security system that transmits an evacuation map to the portable device based upon the captured identifier, the evacuation map depicts safe geographic exits from the secured area on the evacuation map. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20160381541 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MOBILE UAV-BASED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SCANNER - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for communication scanners, which utilize mobile-based platforms to facilitate the communications. In an embodiment, the mobile UAV based emergency communication scanner is comprised of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), deployed sensor resources, mapping application and a big-data center. The present invention discloses a mobile UAV system that is configured to collect sensory data from the sensor resources deployed in embodiments of phones, GPS and other activity signals. The disclosed systems and methods improve upon emergency response systems where data collection may be limited and communication channels may not be available. The system and methods may be utilized in a multitude of ways, including but not limited to search and rescue operations. | 12-29-2016 |
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| 20170238160 | RECEPTION APPARATUS, RECEPTION METHOD, TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND TRANSMISSION METHOD | 08-17-2017 |
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| 20220141328 | EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED - The present invention relates to an emergency reporting system and method for the socially disadvantaged. The emergency reporting system for the socially disadvantaged according to the present invention includes a user terminal configured to receive an emergency report input in a preset manner according to environment information set by the socially disadvantaged, generate an emergency report message, and transmit the emergency report message, and a server configured to receive the emergency report message and transmit a dispatch notification signal. | 05-05-2022 |
