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Apple patented a system for detecting emergency situations including automotive accidents, attacks in a dangerous area at night and medical emergencies.
The iPhone uses GPS to determine that the device suddenly stopped moving with a deceleration exceeding a specified threshold. In response, the device automatically makes a telephone call to emergency services and emits an alarm to attract nearby people who might be capable of rendering aid.
This patent could help rescue teams reach the accident site sooner and probably save lives too!
