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The emergency call was apparently triggered by the airbag deployment[1]. For some cars, when the airbag deploys, a representative comes on the speakerphone to a
by paulsutter 11y ago
The emergency call was apparently triggered by the airbag deployment[1]. For some cars, when the airbag deploys, a representative comes on the speakerphone to ask if everyone is ok, and whether they should call the police or an ambulance. It appears that the Ford system places the call automatically.
[1] http://corporate.ford.com/microsites/sustainability-report-2013-14/vehicle-response.html http://corporate.ford.com/microsites/sustainability-report-2...
- castell 11y agoFord Sync uses the inbuilt GPS antenna and your phone (connected via Bluetooth). Ford Sync calls the local emergency number and speak via an offline text-to-speech (Nuance software). The feature can be turned on/off in the on-board computer. It's definitely better than the new EU regulation where every new car is required to "phone home" the car position every few minutes, so that in the case of an emergency they can locate you. Typical inversion of control for no benefit (for the consumer).
- detaro 11y ago>It's definitely better than the new EU regulation where every new car is required to "phone home" the car position every few minutes, [citation needed] There is eCall, but it is "only" required to trigger on crash, exactly as the system described in the article.
- Fiahil 11y agoIn my mind, if your car is automatically calling emergency services after a crash, I assume they also know where you are. It would make perfect sense if you are unconscious or unable to describe the location; regulations or not.