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Crash Detection: NekInsan Introduces Crash Detection for Car

How It Works:

Crash detection system uses a combination of a device's built-in sensors and advanced algorithms. When a sudden, high-impact event is detected, the device analyzes the data to determine if it matches the signature of a severe car crash.

• Sensors: The feature relies on an array of sensors, including:

  • Accelerometer: Measures sudden changes in acceleration or deceleration, which are characteristic of a collision.

  • Gyroscope: Detects abrupt changes in the device's orientation, such as a vehicle rolling over.

  • GPS: Tracks the vehicle's speed and position before, during, and after the impact.

  • Barometer: Can detect changes in air pressure, such as those caused by an airbag deploying.

  • Microphone: Listens for sounds associated with a crash, like the sound of glass shattering or a collision.

• Algorithm: The data from these sensors is fed into a sophisticated algorithm, often powered by machine learning, that can differentiate a genuine car crash from other high-impact activities. For example, the algorithm can distinguish a phone being dropped from a high-speed collision.

What Happens When a Crash is Detected?

When a severe car crash is detected, the device initiates a specific protocol:

1. Alert and Countdown: The device sounds an alarm and displays an on-screen alert, giving the user a chance to respond. This countdown typically lasts for 10-20 seconds.

2. Automatic Call: If the user doesn't respond to the alert, the device assumes they are unresponsive and automatically calls emergency services.

3. Location Sharing: The device provides the user's exact location (using GPS) and an approximate search radius to the emergency dispatcher.

4. Emergency Contacts: The device may also notify pre-selected emergency contacts that the user has been in an accident and share their location.

Devices with Crash Detection:

Nek Insan offers a different kind of "crash detection" compared to the automated systems found in smartphones and smartwatches. Instead of using sensors to automatically detect a crash, their system is a reactive, human-activated solution that uses QR codes.

Here's how Nek Insan's system works:

• QR Code Stickers: Nek Insan sells QR code stickers that can be affixed to vehicles (cars, bikes, etc.), as well as personal items, children's belongings, and pet tags.

• Human Intervention: In the event of an accident or other emergency, a bystander, police officer, or ambulance driver must manually scan the QR code on the vehicle using their smartphone's camera or a QR scanner app.

• Alert and Communication: Once the QR code is scanned, the person who scanned it can capture photos or videos of the scene. This media, along with the location, is sent as an alert to the vehicle owner's pre-registered emergency contacts. The system also facilitates a "masked call" through a virtual number, allowing the scanner to speak directly with the owner's family without revealing personal phone numbers.

• Helplines: After the call, the person who scanned the QR code is presented with a pop-up of emergency helpline numbers (police, ambulance, etc.) on their screen for further assistance.

• IVR Option: The stickers also include an emergency helpline number and a unique extension for each sticker, allowing people without a smartphone or internet access to make a call to the owner and their emergency contacts.