San Diego, California Jul 17, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - The Automobile Safety Foundation, ASF, the leader in driving safety research and development, since 1988, has international lifesaving IP at carsafe.org and is publishing the following news.
With over 8 billion mobile phones in use worldwide, we are facing a global crisis of distracted walking, driving, and screen addiction, posing significant health and safety risks. This issue is particularly severe in large cities, where dense populations and high mobile phone usage amplify the dangers. People frequently walk, cook, and drive while talking on their phones, but when in motion, our eyes must stay focused on the road ahead. It's crucial to watch where you're going!
Businesses and governments worldwide must play their part in addressing this crisis. By modernizing public telecom systems (such as 800 numbers) to incorporate voice technologies with "say or enter" text requests, we can prevent the outdated and hazardous prompt/text messaging systems that contribute to walking and driving accidents. Numerous studies highlight the detrimental effects of screen addiction, particularly on children (see links below). It is imperative for major tech companies to shift their focus from visual to sound technologies to mitigate these risks.
For over a decade, ASF, a non-profit organization leading in driving safety research and development since 1988, has been at the forefront of tackling this crisis. ASF's Safe Call voice technology IP for businesses has been instrumental in promoting safer practices. Recently, ASF secured a USPTO patent for the Safe-Call-EarPhone, a groundbreaking screenless smartphone designed for safe use while on the move. This innovative device promises to reduce distractions and enhance safety for everyone. For more information, visit carafe.org/safe-call.
Addressing the Distracted Driving, Walking, and Screen Addiction Crisis
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called distracted driving a "deadly epidemic." With over seven billion mobile phones in use worldwide, and the proliferation of other screen-based AI devices, widespread distracted behaviors have become a critical public health and safety concern. The Automobile Safety Foundation (ASF) is inviting socially responsible organizations and companies to explore this urgent issue further.
The Global Health and Safety Crisis
ASF has conducted extensive research into the global health and safety crisis caused by screen addiction and its detrimental effects on public safety, particularly affecting students and children. The foundation seeks to collaborate with ethical organizations to address these pressing issues. Below is a selection of research links highlighting the adverse impacts of visual distractions and screen addiction.
Driving and Walking Distractions: Distracted driving has always existed, but the advent of mobile phones and AI screens has escalated it into a major international epidemic. One distracted moment, such as responding to a text, can be fatal! ASF's research led to prioritizing road concentration training and developing solutions to reduce distractions, including recommending that all businesses and government public telecom worldwide be updated to voice technology.
Safe Call IP Voice Technology: Recognizing the necessity to modernize public telecommunications, ASF deployed the use of Safe Call IP voice technology, eliminating the need for visually engaging with devices. This technology has no screen and facilitates voice commands for safer interactions; "say or enter" the prompt/text request.
Introducing the Safe Call-EarPhone
In April of 2024, the USPTO approved a patent for the Safe Call-EarPhone, a new invention designed to mitigate screen addiction, and function solely by voice command and sound. This innovative phone eliminates the screen and operates solely through voice commands, enhancing safety for people on the go, children, students, and every one by allowing safe calls, audio studies, weather reports, news bulletins, radio, internet research, and even emergency 911 calls. It also features GPS capabilities for location tracking and communication with families and schools.
Research and Development: The Safe Call-EarPhone represents the culmination of decades of research and innovation.
Patent: The Safe Call-EarPhone is protected under USPTO patent #11991303.
A Critical Solution for Public Safety and Health
With the increasing prevalence of mobile device distractions leading to accidents and health issues, the Safe Call-EarPhone offers an urgently needed solution. The new screen-free smartphone is engineered to enhance public safety and health by eliminating screen and hand dependency and promoting focused attention while maintaining connectivity.
Innovative Screen-Free Technology: Safe Call-EarPhone eliminates the need for visual and hand operative requirements, instead, using sound technologies.
Voice-Activated Controls: Seamless voice commands for making calls, sending messages, and accessing essential information.
No Screen, No Distractions: A screen-free interface to prevent visual distractions and screen addiction, enhancing safety while walking or driving.
Advanced Audio Diversity: Voice controls and sound communications, including radio, audiobooks, news, research, and more.
No Screen Distraction
The Safe Call-EarPhone is designed without a screen, significantly reducing the potential for deadly distractions. This makes it ideal for child safety, travel, and for anyone seeking a safer smartphone experience.
Voice Command 911
Utilizing modern voice technology, users can make calls without the need for texting. In emergencies, and in the event or injuries, the device can call 911 without requiring manual input, ensuring prompt assistance when needed most.
Global Impact
By addressing the issues of distracted driving, walking, and phone addiction, the Safe Call-EarPhone contributes to creating a safer world. Its innovative design helps reduce accidents and improve public safety, while also offering an alternative to deleterious screen addiction.
Lightweight, Compact, Affordable
The Safe Call=EarPhone is similar in size to a Bluetooth headset, making it both convenient and practical for everyday use. Its lightweight and compact nature ensures it can be easily carried and used without hassle, and with no screen, it is way more affordable. ASF encourages the FCC and government to freely offer the Safe Call-Earphone to those with low income.
Aid to the Blind and Disabled
Relying solely on sound, Save Call-EarPhone extends easy phone use to those blind or disabled.
Urgent Call to Action
ASF is reaching out to socially responsible, ethical companies concerned with child health and public safety, seeking partnerships for licensing, sales, and distribution of the Safe Call-EarPhone. ASF also welcomes marketing partners and public safety awareness efforts.
Research Highlights
Here are just some of the many research links that provide more insight into the critical issues of child screen addiction and the need for modernizing public telecom to ensure global public safety and health:
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Contact and Collaboration
ASF invites all stakeholders in AI safety and product development to reconsider their product directions, moving away from dangerous, visually addictive, and distracting technologies towards safe, sound-based alternatives. By working together, we can create a safer world for children, students, and everyone!
For more information and to explore licensing opportunities, please visit carSafe.org/safe-call and contact ASF at [email protected].
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