Mobile App Emergency Location Pre-Programming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile applications fail to provide a reliable and efficient means for users to contact emergency services with accurate location information during emergencies, especially when using mobile devices, as they lack pre-programmed location settings and timely communication capabilities.
Innovation Solution
The Call 911 The App mobile application allows users to directly connect to 911 via text or call, providing exact location information and enabling emergency contacts to be notified, with features like GPS tracking and customizable activation patterns for quick emergency response.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If mobile phones are used to contact emergency services, then users can contact 911 from any location, but the location information becomes difficult to determine accurately
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-programs multiple locations (home, work, school, and generic other) into the application before an emergency occurs. When a user activates the emergency call function, the app automatically presents these pre-configured location options along with GPS coordinates, eliminating the need to manually determine location during the emergency. This preliminary preparation resolves the contradiction by having location data ready in advance while maintaining the flexibility of mobile phone usage anywhere.
2Loss of information
If users manually communicate location to dispatchers, then location information can be provided, but users may not have time or ability to clearly convey circumstances during emergency
Solution Approach 1:
The application automatically performs the function of location identification and information presentation without requiring user input during the emergency. When activated, the app automatically retrieves GPS coordinates, presents pre-programmed location names, and prepares all relevant location data for the dispatcher. This self-service mechanism eliminates the time-consuming manual communication process while ensuring accurate location information is transmitted.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users make multiple calls during emergency, then they can contact family and friends in addition to emergency services, but there is usually not enough time for more than a single call
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication functions into a single emergency activation. When the user activates the emergency call, the application simultaneously presents location information to the dispatcher and automatically notifies all pre-configured emergency contacts (family members, friends, and other designated persons) of the emergency situation. This merging of functions allows the user to contact both emergency services and personal contacts in one action, resolving the time constraint while maintaining versatility.
4Ease of operation
If standard mobile applications are used, then general productivity and information retrieval are provided, but they fail to provide reliable emergency communication with accurate location information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a multi-functional application that combines the ease of standard mobile app operation with specialized emergency communication capabilities. The app maintains a simple user interface similar to general productivity apps but incorporates multiple emergency-specific functions: automatic GPS location tracking, pre-programmed location storage, one-touch emergency calling, and automatic notification of multiple emergency contacts. This universal design provides both ease of operation and reliable emergency communication functionality.
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AI summary
A mobile application including a computer program designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers, and other mobile devices and allow the user to be directly connected to 911 with exact location information. In use, the user would download an application and be prompted to set-up locations where they are most commonly located. In an emergency, the user would select the “call 911” button, which would pop up the pre-programmed locations. The user would select their location and then the address/phone number information would be transmitted to 911. A button for non-programmed locations would be tied to a GPS system and give a general location of the user. Every 30 days the user would be asked to confirm their pre-programmed locations.