T-Mobile USA, Inc. (20240282181). EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS simplified abstract
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EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS
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Wei-Ming Lan of Newcastle WA (US)
EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240282181 titled 'EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS
The patent application describes emergency alert systems and methods for disabled and/or differently abled persons. When an alert message is received, the system translates it to an audio message using text-to-speech technology if enabled. If no acknowledgment is received within a set time frame, the system automatically translates the alert message to an audio message. Users can acknowledge the alert by selecting an option or using an audio command. The system then reads out loud the translated message to inform the disabled or differently abled persons of the emergency situation.
- Emergency alert system for disabled and differently abled persons
- Translation of alert messages to audio messages using text-to-speech technology
- Automatic translation of alert messages to audio if no acknowledgment is received within a set time frame
- User acknowledgment through selection or audio command
- Reading out loud of translated messages to inform users of emergency situations
Potential Applications: - Emergency response systems - Accessibility technology for disabled individuals - Safety and security systems for differently abled persons
Problems Solved: - Ensuring emergency alerts are accessible to disabled and differently abled individuals - Providing a reliable method for informing users of emergency situations
Benefits: - Improved safety and security for disabled and differently abled persons - Enhanced accessibility to emergency information - Peace of mind for users and their caregivers
Commercial Applications: Title: Accessibility Alert System for Emergency Situations This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as: - Healthcare facilities - Public transportation systems - Educational institutions
Questions about Emergency Alert Systems for Disabled and Differently Abled Persons: 1. How does the system determine when to translate an alert message to an audio message? The system waits for a set time frame to receive user acknowledgment before automatically translating the alert message to an audio message. 2. What options do users have to acknowledge the alert message? Users can acknowledge the alert by selecting an option or using an audio command.
Original Abstract Submitted
emergency alert systems and methods for disabled and/or differently abled persons are disclosed. upon receiving an alert message, the system translates the alert message to an audio message (text to speech) when the text to speech feature is enabled. in some implementations, the system waits for a threshold period of time (e.g., 30 seconds) to receive a user acknowledgment of the alert message, and translates the alert message to an audio message if no acknowledgment is received within this time. the user acknowledgment can be received via a selection of an option (e.g., by clicking an “ok” button) and/or via an audio option (e.g., by saying “ok, received”) when the text to speech feature is enabled. the system then outputs (e.g., reads out loud) the translated message so that the disabled or differently abled persons can be informed of the emergency situation. after outputting the translated message, the system can further wait for a user acknowledgment of the translated audio message.
