Google is introducing the Emergency Live Video feature on Android to help users share important visual information with emergency response service providers during a crisis.
In a post on Google's blog on Wednesday (10/12), Android software engineer Alastair Breeze said that the feature allows users to share videos directly from their phones during calls or send messages to emergency response service providers.
With just one tap, users can instantly stream secure footage from their mobile device's camera so emergency responders can quickly assess the situation and provide the necessary assistance.
According to Breeze, the real-time display can also help emergency responders guide users through lifesaving steps, such as CPR, until help arrives.
The Emergency Live Video feature is designed to be simple and secure, requiring no user setup, according to a post on Google's blog.
If it is deemed necessary to display visual information about an incident, during an emergency call or message emergency responders can send a request to the user's device.
Users will see an on-screen notification and can choose to start sharing video directly From the camera.
