Patent ID: 6642844
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: B60R,B60W,G08B,G08G

Abstract:
A dispatcherless communication system for emergency notification of emergency events, comprising:a) means for sensing an emergency event; b) means for locating said emergency event; c) means for transmitting an emergency signal in response to said means for sensing an emergency event and said means for locating said emergency event; d) a central processing unit (CPU) for receiving said emergency signal without human intervention; e) said CPU being located at a central processing station and having a fleet management system (FMS) for monitoring the location of a plurality of emergency vehicles for providing emergency assistance; f) said CPU including means for locating and notifying one or more of said plurality of emergency vehicles closest to said emergency event to provide emergency assistance; and g) further including means for locating and notifying the emergency vehicle next closest to said emergency event if said closest vehicle does not respond in a predetermined time period.