Patent continuation shows that Apple is working on location-based app for emergency information

0. phoneArena posted on 10 Jan 2013, 15:41

A patent continuation reveals that Apple is working on a location-based app that would give Apple iPhone users a quick way to call for the police, fire department or an ambulance based on the location of their iPhone; in the U.S., the app might stop unnecessary calls to the 9-1-1 emergency system as the app would possibly link to the local non-emergency police number...

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1. TROLL posted on 10 Jan 2013, 15:49 3 0

It's called the iServices.....

2. appleDOESNT.com posted on 10 Jan 2013, 15:56 4 4

Yes, that is great Apple!!! because you are the only phone that deserves emergency services! iTools >(

3. Bilpocalypse posted on 10 Jan 2013, 16:04 11 0

After seeing what they did with apple maps, I'm interested in seeing if they can pull this off. Imagine trying to call the Police Dept. and your iphone ends up calling taco bell. lol

5. someones4 posted on 10 Jan 2013, 16:05 4 0

That will shorten your lifespan even faster.

8. jaoowolabi posted on 10 Jan 2013, 17:07 4 0

Story of my life after I get robbed

12. bvalde09 posted on 10 Jan 2013, 17:42 1 0

imagine if you are indeed in a foreign country what about language barrier? So you travel to Japan something happen and you call the police. What if they dont speak english. Calling 911 is almost standard doubt we will need an app for that

18. bipinm posted on 11 Jan 2013, 01:50 0 0

they wont rob ur iphone...LOL

19. jaoowolabi posted on 11 Jan 2013, 07:17 0 0

its the most stolen phone

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4. someones4 posted on 10 Jan 2013, 16:04 2 1

Because an app to actually call the services is too difficult to make.

6. rudlie posted on 10 Jan 2013, 16:37 2 0

I wondering in emergency situation but the "sudden death" device happens

16. rudlie posted on 10 Jan 2013, 18:59 1 0

That's why emergency feature will not available on android :p

7. InspectorGadget80 posted on 10 Jan 2013, 16:39 3 3

Ironically they patent every dumb idea. R u guys really that bored?

9. billybuttpounder (banned) posted on 10 Jan 2013, 17:08 1 0

Ummm.....apple maps anyone? I wouldn't trust an iDevice to accurately tell me what planet I'm on, I certainly wouldn't trust or rely on it for emergency location services!

10. timtimity posted on 10 Jan 2013, 17:15 1 0

Patenting something that could help someone in an emergency situation? Surely they shouldn't be allowed to patent that? I'm not surprised at Apple patenting every idea they have but I would have thought there would have been some moral issues about patenting something like this. The sole purpose should be about helping someone, not as something to use against competitors.

11. sprockkets posted on 10 Jan 2013, 17:24 1 0

File this patent along with every other apple patent in the "obvious to a person skilled in the arts"...

13. tedkord posted on 10 Jan 2013, 18:20 2 0

This doesn't prove they're working on it. This just proves they filed a patent to make sure that if anyone else works on it, they can sue.

It was first filed in 2007. How long does it take to come up with a prototype?

14. billybuttpounder (banned) posted on 10 Jan 2013, 18:24 1 0

Come on man, this is apple! You know as well as I do they don't invent anything, they wait for others to invent/perfect the tech, then they steal it and sue the creators for patent infringement.

17. Droid_X_Doug posted on 10 Jan 2013, 22:46 0 1

There is no requirement to deliver a working prototype to be able to be granted a patent. There is also no staleness provision where if the patent isn't implemented within X years of grant it expires.

Forstall was on the Continuation because you have to include the exact same set of inventors to get the priority date back to the original patent issue.

As with many of Apple's patents, there appears to be some invalidity issues, so if Apple attempts to enforce this patent, expect attorneys to make out like bandits.

20. billybuttpounder (banned) posted on 11 Jan 2013, 12:03 0 0

You know what, you are right. So I am going to file a patent for a true 3D holographic television set. I will let the chumps at Sony or Samsung do all the hard work, and in 5 years or so once they are available I will sue the sh*t out of those theiving bastards and collect what is rightfully mine.
Hey thanks for teaching me the apple Patent Scam!

15. Obdabeast posted on 10 Jan 2013, 18:47 0 0

Although it sounds like it's supposed to help someone find their location and numbers to local services.. this just makes me think they want it to track you easier. Imagine they not only allow your signal to be blocked in certain areas by police but they can also track your exact location. ( for emergencies.. ofcourse ) O.o ...

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