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Application #7:
MAYDAY
•Mayday Relay
•Problem Addressed:
–Run-off-the-road single vehicle crashes in rural areas are frequent, response can be delayed due to limited communications and infrequent patrolling
•Description
–Enabled vehicles send a mayday message, including vehicle location, airbag status, g-loading (magnitude and direction)
–Passing IntelliDrive-enabled vehicle receives the mayday message, and relays the message at a roadside hot spot
–Message passed to 911 center for EMS dispatch, minimizing the time required to deliver medical attention to crash victims
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