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German Road Safety Day: How Bosch eCall saves lives

Five facts showing how Bosch offers increased security and service with eCall

  • With almost ten years of experience, Bosch is a pioneer in private eCall.
  • By filtering false alarms, Bosch relieves the pressure on public emergency control centers and provides initial assistance fast.
  • Bosch even answers eCalls from abroad in the driver's language.
Jana Bronsch-Chassard

Jana Bronsch-Chassard

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Frankfurt – Fast assistance is crucial when a car accident occurs. "Emergency Calls" - known as eCalls for short - are of enormous advantage when rescue is needed. In the event of an accident or emergency, the emergency call system for vehicles establishes a voice connection to an emergency call point to request assistance either automatically or at the push of a button. The statutory eCall system, known as EU 112 eCall, differs from the emergency call systems from private providers. EU 112 eCall are routed directly to the public rescue coordination centers, which then mobilize the rescue services. Private eCall providers process incoming emergency calls in their emergency centers and forward emergency calls to the public rescue coordination centers. EU 112 eCall is installed as standard in all new car models launched in the EU for the first time since March 31, 2018. Bosch has been offering its private eCall service since 2012 and is a pioneer in this area, so that by now more than ten car manufacturers now trust the company to handle their emergency calls. Bosch eCall not only meets the relevant EU standards and all applicable data protection requirements, but also offers five times more service and security.

1. Bosch eCall goes above and beyond statutory requirements

In order to provide fast, effective assistance in the event of a car accident, it is important that the rescue coordination center receives all key information to enable it to assess the accident. This enables it to dispatch the right number of rescue workers and, in the best-case scenario, to give these workers an idea of what to expect at the scene of the accident. That's why Bosch eCall delivers more information than the EU 112 eCall, which is limited to the so-called minimum data set. This comprises the geographical position, the time of the accident, the direction of travel and the fuel type used by the accident vehicle. However, Bosch delivers additional information, such as the number of occupants and the severity of the accident. This helps the coordination center and the rescue teams to better assess the accident situation, enabling a tailored response to the respective accident situation. For example, in the event of an accident involving four occupants more ambulances can be dispatched to the scene of the accident. This optimizes the rescue chain.

2. Bosch answers eCalls in the driver's own language

Bosch eCall has one major advantage when traveling: in the event of an accident abroad, the driver will receive communications in his own language at all times as soon as eCall has been activated. It is invaluable for the casualties, who are often in shock, to be able to provide details of the accident in the language they are most familiar with. The local rescue coordination center then receives precise information in the local language from the team at the Bosch emergency center, so that it can mobilize the appropriate assistance for the situation. Unlike EU 112 eCall, Bosch eCall is available in 18 languages and more than 50 countries.

3. Bosch handles eCalls quickly around the clock

The Bosch eCall is available around the clock seven days per week and thus complies with EU regulation EN 16102. This stipulates that eCall service providers must be demonstrably reachable 99 percent of the time. Legislators also stipulate how quickly emergency calls must be answered by the emergency center. Bosch exceeds the required standards and answers calls in less than ten seconds on average - about five seconds faster than required.

4. Bosch relieves the pressure on public rescue coordination centers

In 2019, Bosch processed around 1.2 million eCalls worldwide, including 90 percent false alarms. This happens for instance when drivers accidentally press the SOS button, triggering eCall. However, false alarms in particular take a lot of time to process - time that the public emergency services do not have. Providers like Bosch provide relief here, filtering out false alarms before qualified accident calls are passed on: in 2019 alone, there were over a million mistaken calls. Bosch thus only passes genuine emergencies to the rescue coordination centers.

5. Bosch eCall observes strict data protection regulations

Bosch also meets all requirements from a data protection perspective. The data that is transmitted to the Bosch emergency center or public rescue coordination center is precisely defined: in addition to the minimum data set, the system only transmits information that is important in assessing the accident situation, e.g. the number of people in the car.

Bosch Service Solutions is a leading global supplier of Business Process Outsourcing for complex business processes and services. Using the latest technology and the Internet of Things, the Bosch division develops integrated and innovative service solutions in the areas of Mobility, Monitoring, and Customer Experience. Around 10,000 associates at 36 locations support national and international customers in around 40 languages, primarily from the automotive, travel and logistics sectors as well as information and communication technology.

Additional information is available online at www.boschservicesolutions.com

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 429,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2023). The company generated sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 90,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com.

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