In September, Apple introduced the iPhone 14 and with it a number of new features. The American giant’s new smartphone can now save lives thanks to an integrated collision detector that automatically alerts emergency services in the event of a traffic accident. This service is currently only offered in the United States. But adjustments are to be expected.
According to the Wall Street Journal article, the system provides signals on a simple tray. The iPhone 14 confuses the effects of a car accident – sudden deceleration, rolling… – with sudden braking and turns of thrilling rides.
The algorithm relies on a combination of sensor data to estimate a potential crash. Without user intervention, the phone alerts emergency services with an unequivocal alert; The owner of this iPhone was in a serious car accident and is not answering his phone. »
In all, six calls to 911, America’s emergency number, at the Warren County (Ohio) emergency department alone were false positives. In one case, an ambulance was sent to the scene. Other alarms were reported at Six Flags Great America in Illinois.
To improve the system
An Apple representative defended the feature, whose collision detection algorithms are: validated using over 1 million hours of crash data, real-world driving and crash test labs “. According to him, ” feature is extremely accurate in detecting serious accidents and should improve over time based on user feedback.
iPhone 14 has already allowed rescuers to intervene for the first time during a car accident in Nebraska on October 4. But the number of false alarms is likely to multiply as the iPhone 14 goes on sale. The only solution to avoid service congestion while waiting for an update is to put your phone on airplane mode while at the attraction.
Source: Le Figaro
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