911 Patents

Many different techniques and technologies have been proposed over the years for emergency reporting, including 911. Many of these ideas have been patented by their inventors and turned into commercial products.

Using the Google.com patent database of materials from the U.S. Patent & Trademark office, here is a selection of patents related to emergency reporting systems. Click on the links to see the original patent documents.

Patent Number Title Issue date
3881060 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM Apr 1975
4052569 Emergency call answering system Oct 4, 1977
4310726 Method of identifying a calling station at a call terminating facility Jan 12, 1982
4450320 Dialing device with calling number and identification memory and method for using same May 22, 1984
4521645 Fire alarm system Jun 4, 1985
4555594 Telephone interexchange signaling protocol Nov 26, 1985
4558300 Computer map Dec 10, 1985
4651157 Security monitoring and tracking system Mar 17, 1987
4660037 Current location indication apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle Apr 21, 1987
4760531 Map display system Jul 26, 1988
4812980 Map display system Mar 14, 1989
4893325 Integrated public safety answering point system Jan 9, 1990
4924491 Arrangement for obtaining information about abandoned calls May 8, 1990
4995071 Video conference installation Feb 19, 1991
5022067 Telephone call security system Jun 4, 1991
5046088 Converter for in-band routing and/or origination information Sep 3, 1991
5067153 Method for transmitting subscriber data in communication systems from one secret subscriber equipment to another Nov 19, 1991
5077788 System and method for processing telephone communication Dec 31, 1991
5109399 Emergency call locating system Apr 28, 1992
5153909 Resource control and data handling for central office based automatic call distributors Oct 6, 1992
5161180 Call interceptor for emergency systems Nov 3, 1992
5185786 Automatic call center overflow retrieval system Feb 9, 1993
5218367 Vehicle tracking system Jun 8, 1993
5235630 Emergency call station identification system and method Aug 10, 1993
5239570 9-1-1 Switched access system Aug 24, 1993
5245651 Communication apparatus for storing abandoned call information Sep 14, 1993
5268958 Method for allocating incoming-call to extension telephone sets in private branch exchange and private branch exchange having automatic incoming-call allocating function Dec 7, 1993
5299260 Telephone call handling system Mar 29, 1994
5311569 Line-based public safety answering point May 10, 1994
5323444 Emergency call system with call capacity/last chance routing feature Jun 21, 1994
5327144 Cellular telephone location system Jul 5, 1994
5334974 Personal security system Aug 2, 1994
5337343 Headset bridge for operating multiple communication devices Aug 9, 1994
5339351 Emergency response system Aug 16, 1994
5339351 Emergency response system Aug 16, 1994
5347567 Apparatus and method for identifying a calling station Sep 13, 1994
5347568 Emergency call station identification system Sep 13, 1994
5367555 Medical data reporter Nov 22, 1994
5388145 Internode routing for a telephone system Feb 7, 1995
5388145 Internode routing for a telephone system Feb 7, 1995
5388147 Cellular telecommunication switching system for providing public emergency call location information Feb 7, 1995
5392329 Automatic call distribution system with emergency recording system and method Feb 21, 1995
5394445 Telephone call screening and answering device Feb 28, 1995
5396548 Communication system utilizing information received during a silent interval between ringing signals Mar 7, 1995
5398277 Flexible multiprocessor alarm data processing system Mar 14, 1995
5412708 Videophone system for scrutiny monitoring with computer control May 2, 1995
5448618 Emergency mobilization system Sep 5, 1995
5475745 Abandoned call control and indication Dec 12, 1995
5495284 Scheduling and processing system for telephone video communication Feb 27, 1996
5509055 Inbound telecommunications services resources management system Apr 16, 1996
5511109 Security system using call display Apr 23, 1996
5515419 Tracking system and method for tracking a movable object carrying a cellular phone unit, and integrated personal protection system incorporating the tracking system May 7, 1996
5519760 Cellular network-based location system May 21, 1996
5533100 Communications system call complete arrangement Jul 2, 1996
5559878 Telephonic communications answering and callback processing system Sep 24, 1996
5561704 Proximity based toll free communication services Oct 1, 1996
5579368 Device for monitoring a switch Nov 26, 1996
5586178 Interface for automatic call distributor for performing agent functions via host computer Dec 17, 1996
5594650 Method and apparatus for tracking vehicle location Jan 14, 1997
5598460 Emergency back-up system for enhancing reliability or rescue Jan 28, 1997
5608854 Method and apparatus for displaying information in a communication system Mar 4, 1997
5627884 Method for returning inbound calls May 6, 1997
5635953 Map displaying apparatus Jun 3, 1997
5646987 Dynamic reallocation of calls to agent groups Jul 8, 1997
5652788 Key telephone apparatus Jul 29, 1997
5689548 Emergency call back using MSC numbers Nov 18, 1997
5712900 Emergency call back for roaming mobile subscribers Jan 27, 1998
5715306 Automatic call distribution system with user definable logging and method therefor Feb 3, 1998
5761278 Integrated data collection and transmission for 9-1-1 calls for service Jun 2, 1998
5768359 Telephone call notification feature Jun 16, 1998
5768360 Subscriber call routing processing system Jun 16, 1998
5771280 Method of and apparatus for providing arbitrarily defined hierarchy maps depicting relative geographical information Jun 23, 1998
5799061 Computer integrated telephony system for the processing of 9-1-1 calls for service Aug 25, 1998
5832059 Call path system and method for modeling and modifying a call path of a telephone call routed by a telephone switch Nov 3, 1998
5835568 Communications system call complete arrangement Nov 10, 1998
5884216 Method and apparatus for tracking vehicle location Mar 16, 1999
5898757 Method and system for processing emergency service calls Apr 27, 1999
5904727 Graphical fleet management methods May 18, 1999
5922040 Method and apparatus for fleet management Jul 13, 1999
5940474 Alarm system with interconnected alarm terminals Aug 17, 1999
5960337 Method for responding to an emergency event Sep 28, 1999
6011841 Communication service method and exchange system for notifying a terminating subscriber of an originating subscriber Jan 4, 2000
6011844 Point-of-presence call center management system Jan 4, 2000
6014555 System for providing the telephone number of a telephone making an emergency call Jan 11, 2000
6026345 Method and apparatus for tracking vehicle location Feb 15, 2000
6064722 Data request router for use with emergency public safety answering point systems May 16, 2000
6073004 Emergency call initiator Jun 6, 2000
6073005 Systems and methods for identifying emergency calls in radiocommunication systems Jun 6, 2000
6075853 Apparatus and method for intelligent call routing and call return Jun 13, 2000
6094573 System and a method for selective data retrieval from a remote database on basis of caller line identification and user specific access codes Jul 25, 2000
6154727 Visit verification Nov 28, 2000
6185282 Apparatus and method for intelligent call routing and call return Feb 6, 2001
6208721 Method and apparatus for identifying telephone callers who have been unsuccessful in reaching a called destination Mar 27, 2001
6275305 Information transmitting apparatus Aug 14, 2001
6292549 Analog caller identification transmission method and apparatus Sep 18, 2001
6292799 Method and apparatus to automatically address a voice mail reply to a voice mail message Sep 18, 2001
6323894 Commercial product routing system with video vending capability Nov 27, 2001
6323894 Commercial product routing system with video vending capability Nov 27, 2001
6324276 Point-of-presence call center management system Nov 27, 2001
6327342 E911 backup system for emergency 911 call answering systems Dec 4, 2001
6349134 Telephonic-interface statistical analysis system Feb 19, 2002
6370234 Public service answering point with automatic triage capability Apr 9, 2002
6381324 One number, intelligent call processing system Apr 30, 2002
6381329 Point-of-presence call center management system Apr 30, 2002
6385312 Automatic routing and information system for telephonic services May 7, 2002
6408307 System and methods for remotely accessing a selected group of items of interest from a database Jun 18, 2002
6415291 System and methods for remotely accessing a selected group of items of interest from a database Jul 2, 2002
6418208 Method for controlling the statutory monitoring of telecommunication traffic Jul 9, 2002
6430411 Method and device for selecting a destination telephone number using a mobile station Aug 6, 2002
6434223 Telephone interface call processing system with call selectivity Aug 13, 2002
6445784 Point-of-presence call management center Sep 3, 2002
6459782 System and method of developing mapping and directions from caller ID Oct 1, 2002
6477362 Systems and methods for providing information to emergency service centers Nov 5, 2002
6493439 Analog caller identification transmission method and apparatus Dec 10, 2002
6512415 Telephonic-interface game control system Jan 28, 2003
6519463 Location based service request system Feb 11, 2003
6529722 System and method for enhanced 9-1-1 address development, maintenance and call routing using road access zones Mar 4, 2003
6539077 Method and apparatus for correlating a unique identifier, such as a PSTN telephone number, to an internet address to enable communications over the internet Mar 25, 2003
6563921 Automatic call director first in first out accessory May 13, 2003
6570967 Voice-data telephonic interface control system May 27, 2003
6570975 Automated telecommunications call processing method May 27, 2003
6574318 Call related information receiver to receiver transfer Jun 3, 2003
6577714 Map-based directory system Jun 10, 2003
6587546 Methods and apparatus for dialing an emergency telephone number from a teleworking client remotely coupled to a PBX Jul 1, 2003
6591112 Communication system and device using dynamic receiver addressing Jul 8, 2003
6608892 Automatic routing and information system for telephone services Aug 19, 2003
6628755 Transaction support system and information terminal unit connecting thereto Sep 30, 2003
6650998 Information Search System for enabling a user of a user terminal to search a data source Nov 18, 2003
6661884 One number, intelligent call processing system Dec 9, 2003
6678356 Systems for dialing an emergency telephone number from a teleworking client remotely coupled to a PBX Jan 13, 2004
6678357 Internet protocol (IP) emergency connections (ITEC) telephony Jan 13, 2004
6678360 Telephonic-interface statistical analysis system Jan 13, 2004
6721399 Apparatus and systems for utilizing caller ID data to automate return call processing Apr 13, 2004
6724860 Methods and apparatus for transmitting accurate emergency location identification numbers (ELINs) from behind a multi-line telephone system (MLTS) after an emergency caller disconnects Apr 20, 2004
6744857 Methods and apparatus for transmitting over a private network accurate emergency location identification numbers (elins) from behind a multi-line telephone system (mlts) utilizing port equipment numbers Jun 1, 2004
6744858 System and method for supporting multiple call centers Jun 1, 2004
6748057 Method and apparatus for correlating a unique identifier, such as a PSTN telephone number, to an internet address to enable communications over the internet Jun 8, 2004
6754334 Automatic call director first in first out accessory Jun 22, 2004
6757359 Methods and apparatus for transmitting accurate emergency location identification numbers (ELINs) from behind a multi-line telephone system (MLTS) utilizing port equipment numbers Jun 29, 2004
6760601 Apparatus for providing information services to a telecommunication device user Jul 6, 2004
6850600 Apparatus and method for intelligent call routing and call return Feb 1, 2005
6868139 Priority based methods and apparatus for transmitting accurate emergency location identification numbers (ELINs) from behind a multi-line telephone system (MLTS) Mar 15, 2005
6888936 User controlled location sharing during a communication May 3, 2005
6889139 System and method for mobile data processing and transmission May 3, 2005
6980631 System and method for reporting calls Dec 27, 2005
6980636 Advanced intelligent single telephone number routing Dec 27, 2005
6985742 Method and apparatus for providing position-related information to mobile recipients Jan 10, 2006
6993118 System and method for accessing personal information relating to a caller in a remote telecommunication network Jan 31, 2006
6996219 System and method for sending called party caller identification information to a forward-to telephone device in a communications system Feb 7, 2006
7003081 Priority based methods and apparatus for transmitting accurate emergency location identification numbers (ELINs) from behind a multi-line telephone system (MLTS) Feb 21, 2006
7019770 Videophone system for scrutiny monitoring with computer control Mar 28, 2006
7019770 Videophone system for scrutiny monitoring with computer control Mar 28, 2006
7031724 Location-based services for a telematics service subscriber Apr 18, 2006
7050818 Location based service request system May 23, 2006
7051018 Multimedia search system May 23, 2006
7054432 Geographical call routing for a non-emergency calling service May 30, 2006
7065192 System and method for reporting calls Jun 20, 2006
7103153 Methods and apparatus for transmitting accurate emergency location identification numbers (ELINs) after an emergency caller disconnects Sep 5, 2006
7114651 Method for control of parked vehicles Oct 3, 2006
7136473 System and method for selecting a destination number upon receiving a dialed number from a calling party Nov 14, 2006
7136474 Automatic routing and information system for telephonic services Nov 14, 2006
7167553 One number, intelligent call processing system Jan 23, 2007
7177397 Geographic routing of emergency service call center emergency calls Feb 13, 2007
7177400 System and method for providing a map image supplemental to automatic location identification information Feb 13, 2007
7177400 System and method for providing a map image supplemental to automatic location identification information Feb 13, 2007
7190774 User invoked directed outdial method and apparatus Mar 13, 2007