Does Tesla 3 have any type of an automatic Emergency Response System (ERS) that alerts 1st responders in case one has an accident and is alone and unconscious?
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But it’s not as simple as writing some code.
... but it is though. The vehicle uses SMS as a control channel (that’s how it gets woken up, for starters.). That could be a very simple channel to signal an accident has occurred.
The vehicle doesn’t need traditional voice service; it has an LTE radio. Two way communication can run right over the data link (think WhatsApp etc) just fine. No PTSN connection would be needed.
it’s “just” programming. No hardware or additional services needed.
Huh? I’ve heard many stories of Tesla calling owners when accidents have occurred to check on them and the car. Don’t know if it’s every single time or what but I know I’ve seen this occur. Also don’t know what level of damage would trigger it (air bags or g-force or what).
Definitely happens at some level of damage.
Yes, the car will report accidents and system failures to Tesla but I would not want a Tesla call center being responsible for responding to a life or death situation. If they get busy this could easily slip through the cracks.
OnStar does this all day, every day. Has been for 25+ years. It works well. Should be part of the Tesla Premium Connectivity service, IMO.
No reason Tesla couldn't do the same.
That said - Text-to-911 is a thing. Not all PSAPs support it yet, but more are added by the day.
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I’m just not convinced that Tesla has the rights to send text or SMS messages to a third party. I believe their licensing agreement on how the service can be used is very restrictive. Remember that most people pay nothing to use the cellular service. The premium connectivity, which is only $10/month, only adds music and video streaming, not text/voice/email services. And cars that were built prior to July 2018 don’t pay anything for the service.
Even if this is true, the car has connectivity with Tesla's servers. All they would need to do is send data to Tesla's servers, which could in turn use a gateway service like Twilio to send an SMS.I’m just not convinced that Tesla has the rights to send text or SMS messages to a third party.
Edit: Heck, my 2007 Ford Fusion had a Microsoft Sync feature that would use the Bluetooth connected cell phone to dial 911 in the event of an airbag deployment. 2007.
Right, didn’t mean they were the means for EMS response only that I had heard of them responding like Onstar to a crash to check on driver/passengers. No idea if this is a normal thing or what.Yes, the car will report accidents and system failures to Tesla but I would not want a Tesla call center being responsible for responding to a life or death situation. If they get busy this could easily slip through the cracks.