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Google said today it is partnering withRapidSOS , a chopine for emergency first responder , to enable users to contact 911 through RCS ( Rich Messaging Service ) .
The ship’s company notice that with RapidSOS ’s solution , it will start deploying the technology this wintertime to exploiter where text - to-911 capabilities are not available . Initially , this lineament will be useable only to Google Messages drug user .
According to AccesSOS , a non - profit working on pinch contact , only54 % of 911 call centersin the U.S. put up textual matter - to-911 services . So , Google ’s new characteristic will help users who are stuck in areas where they might not be able to get in touch with pinch serving through call or text . As this feature is base on RCS , which enables rich messaging and metier support , users can broadcast pictures and television to emergency services for beneficial context .
“ exigency texting with RCS in Google Messages will bring critical safety communications capabilities previously unavailable to drug user when they need it most , ” Elmar Weber , GM of Android Business Communications , aver in a program line .
“ Our finish is to make RCS the criterion for exigency service texting everywhere , and we ’re invite the ecosystem to partner with us to render reliable hand brake electronic messaging for everyone . ”
Google said that 911 with RCS also enables users to confirm the delivery of their content and see if first answerer are actively answer to them . Plus , Android ’s emergency positioning servicescan bring home the bacon information such as accurate locating and gimmick language to emergency answerer to substantially help people in demand and opt - in aesculapian entropy .
