Friday, Apr 25, 2008 at 18:48
Just found this 'summary' of
the Spot Messenger.
It seems to ay it much clearer than I did :-)
Functional Specifications
SPOT features four key functions that enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based upon varying levels of need:
Alert 9-1-1 – Dispatch emergency responders to your exact location
SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled.
Ask for Help – Request help from friends and family in your exact location
SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes for one hour or until Help is cancelled
Check In – Let contacts know where you are and that you’re okay
SPOT sends three identical messages to
the SPOT service for redundancy. The first of those three messages is delivered.
Track Progress – Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress either using Google Maps™ or via the GEOS System's Findafone service
SPOT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24 hours or until SPOT is powered off.
Just to clarify - when they say " Ask for Help – Request help from friends and family in your exact location "
This is still just a signal it is NOT voice
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