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(11) | EP 1 316 934 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | Distress Alert |
(57) A distress condition is indicated by transmission of a signal from a portable transmitting
or receiving device (10) such as a mobile telephone. A receiving station (12) receives
the signal and identifies from the signal the nature of the distress condition and
its location. The receiving station then automatically notifies the relevant authorities
of the distress condition and its location and they can react accordingly. |