Intelligent Car :: eCall
eCall
When a road accident occurs, the rapidity with which rescue services are mobilized is of outmost importance for saving lives or reducing the effects of injuries. In the event of an emergency situation, or even of a crash, eCall can dramatically reduce the response time of the emergency services.
eCall can either be generated manually by vehicle occupants or automatically via activation of in-vehicle sensors when an accident occurs. The in-vehicle eCall directly establishes a 112-voice connection with the relevant Public Service Answering Point (PSAP), and sends crucial information such as time and location of the accident, and a description of the vehicle involved. The information sent to the PSAP may also include a link to a potential Service Provider by including its IP address and phone number. If the user has subscribed to a Service Provider, additional information can be sent from the service provider to the PSAP.
All new vehicles should eventually be equipped with the eCall system, starting from 2010.
(Source: eSafety Support)
Link to the 112 website
