Method and apparatus for transmitting emergency alert messages

Abstract

A method and apparatus for transmitting emergency alert messages is disclosed. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a cellular phone having a transceiver to engage in wireless voice and data communications with third party communication devices, a global positioning system receiver to locate the cellular phone, a user interface for displaying images, detecting tactile input, and generating and receiving audible signals, and a controller to manage operations of the cellular phone. The controller can present at the user interface a graphical user interface for selectively configuring at least one among a plurality of security alarm options, receive from the user interface a selection of one among the plurality of security alarm options, and activate the selected security alarm option responsive to a stimulus detected by the user interface. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

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