Cell Phone Forums
This is a discussion on Here is what Verizon SHOULD'VE done when implementing that 911 siren into their phones in the alt.cellular forum at Cell Phone Forums
Forums Blogs Apps Phones Search Register  
Cell Phone Forums RSS Feed Connect CPF with Facebook Follow CPF on Twitter! FAQ Arcade Groups Tags
Cell Phone Forums > Cell Phone Manufacturers > General Cell Phone Forum > alt.cellular > Here is what Verizon SHOULD'VE done when implementing that 911 siren into their phones



 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 11-26-2007, 02:02 AM #1
zeez
Guest
CPF $: 0 Donate

Here is what Verizon SHOULD'VE done when implementing that 911 siren into their phones


On Nov 25, 6:26 am, Larry Bud <larrybud2...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> > "The tone indicating that 911 has been dialed is one of several
> > features designed to make wireless service accessible and easy to use,
> > especially for those with disabilities."


> > En Ingles, Por Favor?!?!?!!?


> > How the hell does an ear-piercing siren make wireless service more
> > accessible to the handicapped? How does it make it easier to use?


> For those who can barely see, in an emergency, know that they've
> dialed 911.


Then why not a series of quiet beeps through the earpeice, or perhaps
have the phone vibrate in a special pattern? Why a huge honking siren
noise?

And for those who said that it would help to locate somebody under
rubble, keep in mind that she said that the noise was "not
earsplitting", and the tone only lasted a few seconds, not enough to
help people to find you, but good enough to tip off your assailant. If
it was meant to be a locater, it should be a loud, continuous alarm
that can be activated by a special key, or holding down a certain key,
and NOT tied into dialing 911. Or better yet, have it so the 911
dispatcher can also command the siren to go off by remote if you
become incapacitated after dialing.


Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiStumble this Post!Google Bookmark this Post!Twit this!

Did you find this post helpful? Yes No
Cell Phone Links
Advertisement
 
Old 11-26-2007, 02:23 PM #2
clifto
Guest
CPF $: 0 Donate

Re: Here is what Verizon SHOULD'VE done when implementing that 911 siren into their phones


Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names wrote:
> The phone comes with a thick instruction book and a smaller
> instruction card. Both the book and the card tell you how to turn off
> the 911 tone.


Others have said it can't be turned off. Let's resolve this once and for all.
Please give a link to the appropriate manual for the Casio G'zOne phone.

--
Angry American flags attack Hillary Clinton!
Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiStumble this Post!Google Bookmark this Post!Twit this!

Did you find this post helpful? Yes No
Old 11-27-2007, 10:12 AM #3
Peter Pan
Guest
CPF $: 0 Donate

Re: Here is what Verizon SHOULD'VE done when implementing that 911 siren into their phones


clifto wrote:
> Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names wrote:
>> The phone comes with a thick instruction book and a smaller
>> instruction card. Both the book and the card tell you how to turn
>> off the 911 tone.

>
> Others have said it can't be turned off. Let's resolve this once and
> for all. Please give a link to the appropriate manual for the Casio
> G'zOne phone.


Oddly enuf, the original article doesn't say what TYPE of phone (ie type s
=sim type v = verizon, etc) so it's unclear as to whether it was a verizon
thing (on type v's, or a casio thing other types)
as for a link to the manual, the website shows a bunch of different manuals,
differentiated by the type...


Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiStumble this Post!Google Bookmark this Post!Twit this!

Did you find this post helpful? Yes No
 

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:


Similar Threads for: Here is what Verizon SHOULD'VE done when implementing that 911 siren into their phones
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Siren like tone PrinceAli Bell Mobility 1 06-18-2007 11:56 AM
Monica-you should've known better ThowedMami RingTones 1 04-15-2004 10:50 PM
Air raid siren stavo RingTones 0 01-26-2004 11:34 PM




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:16 AM.


Add to MyYahoo Add to NewsGator Add to MyAOL Add to Bloglines Add to NewVibes Add to Technorati Favorites Add to Google

Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2
©2004 - 2009 Sugarman Studios, LLC. All Rights Reserverd.