Patent ID: 6765991
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A weather resistant emergency call device for establishing a communications session with a trained emergency response personnel to aid a rescuer on a scene with a victim of an accident, the device comprising:an electronic telecommunications circuit comprising: a network interface using internet protocol (IP) to a telecommunications line to enable multiple simultaneous communications to at least two emergency call devices; a single button for seizing control of the telecommunication line with a dialer for dialing a pre-programmed telephone number of emergency response personnel and for establishing a connection therewith; a speaker with an amplifier coupled to the interface for reproducing one or more voice instructions coming from the emergency response personnel; a microphone coupled to the interface, the microphone including at least two automatic gain amplifier circuits for amplifying the signal received so as to allow communications from a rescue personnel aiding a victim of an accident at a distance greater than fifteen feet; and a weather-proof chassis for holding the electronic communication circuitry.