Urgent and emergency notification and communication system

Abstract

A communication system for urgent and emergency notifications includes a commwunication device with sensors to obtain or determine user location information and/or status information following activation of the communication device. The communication device communicates over wireless and/or wired communication networks. In an urgent situation or an emergency, the communication device is activated and sends an alert to designated recipients, including the location and/or status information. The system also involves a repeated process of interrupting the recipients' communication devices to immediately notify the recipients of the urgency of the communication and to attempt to connect to the recipients. The system can also include the ability to record audio and/or video on the activating communication device and to transmit such recordings or files to designated recipients. The activated device can also send notification and connection attempts to emergency dispatchers.

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