Roller coaster riders in recent days have accidentally called emergency services as the extreme motions of the rides triggered the iPhone 14’s traffic accident detection feature.
The entire range of iPhone 14 introduces revolutionary security features that can provide emergency assistance when it matters most. With a new dual-core accelerometer capable of detecting G-force measurements up to 256 Gs and a new high dynamic range gyroscope, crash detection on the iPhone is now able to detect a serious car accident and automatically call the emergency services when a user is unconscious or unable to do so. reach their iPhone. These capabilities are based on existing components, such as the barometer, which can now detect changes in cabin pressure, GPS for additional inputs for speed changes, and the microphone, which can recognize loud noises typical of severe accidents. automotive. Apple-designed advanced motion algorithms trained with over one million hours of real-world driving and accident log data provide even better accuracy. When combined with Apple Watch, Crash Detection perfectly harnesses the unique strength of both devices to help users efficiently. When a major crash is detected, the emergency services call interface will appear on Apple Watch, as it is very likely to be closer to you, while the call is made via iPhone if it is in range for the best connection possible.
To enable crash detection, Apple has developed an advanced sensor fusion algorithm that takes advantage of a new and more powerful gyroscope and accelerometer on the Apple Watch, which now has the accelerometer with the highest dynamic range of any smartwatch. To create the algorithm, data was collected from these new motion sensors in professional crash test labs with common passenger cars in simulated real-world crashes, including head-ends, rear-end collisions, side impacts and rollovers. In addition to motion data, Crash Detection uses the iPhone’s barometer, GPS, and microphone as inputs to detect unique patterns that can indicate if a serious accident has occurred.
When Apple Watch detects a serious car accident, the device checks in with you and calls emergency services if they don’t respond after a 10-second countdown. Rescuers will receive the user’s device location, which is also shared with the user’s emergency contacts. When combined, crash detection on Apple Watch and iPhone works perfectly to get efficient help from users. When a serious car accident is detected, the emergency services call interface will appear on the Apple Watch, as it is very likely to be closer to you, while the call is made via iPhone if it is within range for the best possible connection.
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The iPhone 14 and the company’s new Apple Watch include accelerometers and a gyroscope, which can measure sudden changes in speed and direction.
The phone’s software is designed to respond if a sudden shutdown could have been the result of a car accident.
If the sensors detect that a user has had an accident, the phone will display an alert and after 20 seconds make an automatic call to first responders in case the user cannot reach their phone or is unconscious.
However, the tech giant’s software appears to be trading the jolts and jolts experienced by thrill-seekers on theme park rides for life-threatening collisions.
MacDailyNews takes: If your roller coaster it does not do it activate the Crash Detection function of your iPhone and / or Apple Watch, find better roller coasters!
As Apple refines its crash detection algorithms, simply enable Airplane Mode on your iPhone and Apple Watch while on a roller coaster or similar ride at an amusement park.
Crash detection works on these iPhone and Apple Watch models:
• iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models with the latest version of iOS
• Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) and Apple Watch Ultra with the latest version of watchOS
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