After Apple emphasized that the accidental fall detection function added to the Apple Watch can help many elderly people or people with limited mobility through automatic notification functions, Google apparently also plans to add a similar design to the Pixel phone, but it seems to focus more on collision accidents such as vehicles.
In fact, in May of this year, someone had already discovered vehicle collision detection and emergency call functions in the beta version of Android Q (Android 5).XDA Developers forum websiteIt was also discovered that the "Emergency Information" app originally in the Pixel phone has been quietly renamed "Personal Safety".
According to the relevant description, this app will be designed for Pixel series phones, and can determine whether the user is currently safe through the built-in sensors and microphones of the phone. At the same time, if the user cannot respond after two consecutive inquiries, it will automatically determine that the user may be unconscious or unable to move. The system will automatically contact the emergency contact and also notify the police.
Currently limited to the United States, the crash detection feature relies on the phone's motion sensors and microphone to detect ambient sounds, such as the shattering glass and clashing metal that often accompany crashes. If the system determines the user is in danger, it automatically displays pre-set emergency contact information while the phone remains locked, allowing emergency personnel to confirm and contact the scene. The system also automatically shares the user's location with the emergency contact.
However, the app seems to be still in the testing phase and is expected to be available at the upcoming World Expo in New York.Google Press ConferenceMore specific details will be announced later.
