How It Works: ICE Button

Seamless Emergency Communication

Step 1: Set Up Your ICE Button

  • Device Registration: Register your ICE Button using its unique MAC address.
  • Add Trusted SOS Contacts: Add phone numbers and email addresses of your SOS contacts.
  • Assign Contacts to ICE Button: Assign verified contacts to ensure alerts are sent to appropriate recipients during an emergency.
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Setup the ICE Button

Step 2: Trigger an Emergency Alert

  • Press the ICE Button: Activates the emergency alert system, sending notifications to assigned SOS contacts.
  • Real-Time Streaming: Starts streaming live video and audio from the device via WhatsApp and SMS.
  • Recorded Video Backup: The Raspberry Pi records video locally and sends it to SOS contacts via email post-emergency.
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SOS Alert to your contacts

Step 3: Notification Delivery

  • WhatsApp and SMS Alerts: Secure links to the live stream are sent via WhatsApp and SMS.
  • Automated Voice Call: A pre-recorded message is delivered to contacts through an automated voice call.
  • Email Notification: Emails include the recorded video file and additional emergency details.
  • Multi-Channel Redundancy: Alerts are sent through multiple channels to ensure timely delivery.
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Notification Sent to your added SOS contacts

Step 4: Response from SOS Contacts

  • Access Emergency Details: SOS contacts view the live stream and recorded videos to assess the situation.
  • Take Immediate Action: Contacts can call emergency services or take action directly.
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Connect to your SOS Contact

Step 5: System Maintenance and Updates

  • Assign New Contacts as Needed: Update or reassign SOS contacts as situations change.
  • Local Storage Management: Manage recorded videos on the Raspberry Pi by downloading or deleting older files.
  • Super-Admin Dashboard: Monitor device activity, contact assignments, and notification logs.
  • OTA Updates: Keep the system updated with the latest features via over-the-air updates.
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ICE Button Maintenance