ECALL SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

An emergency call apparatus is provided that includes an applications processor and a code division multiple access (CDMA) modem. The applications processor is configured to receive current location data and vehicle crash data from sensors disposed in an automotive vehicle, and is configured to automatically establish a voice connection with an emergency services center, and is configured to transmit the location and vehicle crash data to the emergency services center within a prescribed time period. The CDMA modem is coupled to the applications processor and is configured to format and transmit a plurality of protocol data units (PDUs) over a single traffic channel that includes both primary traffic corresponding to the voice connection and other traffic corresponding to the location and vehicle crash data.

主权项

1. An emergency call apparatus, comprising:
an applications processor, configured to receive current location data and vehicle crash data from sensors disposed in an automotive vehicle, and configured to automatically establish a voice connection with an emergency services center, and configured to transmit said location and vehicle crash data to said emergency services center within a prescribed time period; and a code division multiple access (CDMA) modem, coupled to said applications processor, configured to format and transmit a plurality of protocol data units (PDUs) over a single traffic channel that includes both primary traffic corresponding to said voice connection and other traffic corresponding to said location and vehicle crash data.