Patent ID: 7446674
Filing Date: 2008-11-04
Classification: G08G

Abstract:
1. An automotive telematics unit that is capable of being in communication with a call center, comprising: a) a processor; b) a global positioning system in communication with the processor; c) a microphone in communication with the processor; d) a speaker in communication with the processor; e) an embedded automotive cellular phone in communication with the processor; f) an emergency warning system capable of picking up a right of way vehicle predefined strobe light signal, which includes pulses of light, with the emergency warning system comprising a photocell responsive to said right of way vehicle predefined strobe light signal, and with the emergency warning system emitting, when said right of way vehicle predefined strobe light signal has been picked up, an audio warning via said speaker, with the emergency warning system verifying said right of way vehicle predefined strobe light signal, and with the emergency warning system verifying said right of way predefined strobe light signal by counting pulses of the predefined strobe light signal; and g) an automotive telematics system in communication with said processor, global positioning system, microphone, speaker, embedded automotive cellular phone, and emergency warning system.