METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR COUPLING LOCATION INFORMATION

摘要

A method is disclosed for coupling location information from a vehicle. In particular, the method comprises the steps of providing a WLAN communication device (132) with a controller (104) in the vehicle; detecting an emergency condition; and attempting to create a communication link (134, 136) with a portable WLAN enabled device (130). A system for coupling location information from a vehicle is also disclosed. The system comprises a WLAN communication device with a controller installed in a vehicle; a WLAN enabled device in communication with the WLAN enabled controller in the vehicle using a WLAN protocol in response to an emergency condition; a wireless communication network in communication with the WLAN enabled device; and a public safety answering point in communication with the wireless communication network.