Method, apparatus, and computer program product for an assistance transponder

摘要

In a method for providing customized services to a person having a disability, a first message is transmitted by a wireless client device and is received by a server device. The client device is operable by the person with the disability. The first message is transmitted by using a close-range, standard-protocol radio signal. The server device sends a first response message to the client device by using the protocol. The first response identifies a contact phone number. The person with disability dials the contact phone number, thereby generating a second message that uniquely identifies the person. The server device receives the second message on the wireless carrier network. The server device performs a search on a database for a record matching the person. On finding a match, a second response is sent to the client device describing a list of customized services configured for the person with disabilities.