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This project proposal, I_HeERO, (“I” for “Infrastructure”) also addresses the mandated pan-European in vehicle emergency call service “eCall” based on 112. I_HeERO is aimed at the preparation of the PSAP (public-safety answering point) in Member States for the deployment of eCall based on 112 as reference implementations.
It addresses explicitly the PSAP element of the eCall roll-out and will enable the PSAP to install hardware and software solutions which fits the necessary requirements within each member state, preparing member States for the Mandatory implementation of the eCall service.

Current state of the art PSAP software can have several types of inputs: voice calls (from mobile or fixed lines), text messages (for disabled citizens) or smartphone apps. Automated emergency calls are usual only for facilities (factories, warehouses, malls, office buildings) that can send alerts triggered by their own alarms (fire, toxic gas, etc.).

eCall extends the automated emergency calls towards cars, trucks and motorbikes. This way, emergency authorities and agencies can send medical and extrication resources faster, and can cover even emergencies where the passengers are unconscious.

  • Prepare the PSAP infrastructure;
  • Boost Member States investment in PSAP infrastructure and interoperability of service;
  • Prepare eCall for HGV (including Dangerous Goods) and Long Distance Buses and Coaches;
  • Prepare eCall for Powered Two Wheeled (PTW) vehicles;
  • De­ne and perform PSAP Conformity Assessments;
  • Look at management of data and next generation 112;
  • Provide Associated Partnership
  • Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Verkehr
  • ERTICO-ITS Europe
  • MAGNETI MARELLI S.P.A.
  • Automobile Club d’Italia
  • Autostrada Del Brennero
  • BETA80 Group
  • University of Trento
  • PIAGGIO
  • Telecom Italia
  • Azienda Regionale Emergenza Urgenza
  • Centrale Unica Emergenza
  • Department of Communication Energy and Natural Resources
  • Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd
  • IES Solutions
  • IRU Projects
  • Ministère de l’Intérieur, Administration des Services de Secours
  • KTM AG
  • Cyprus University of Technology
  • Ministry of Transports, Communications and Works
  • Iskratel
  • Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
  • Telekom Slovenije
  • Ministry of Defence, Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief
  • Polytechnic University of Milan
  • University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
  • Vítkovice
  • Stadt Wolfsburg
  • Stadt Braunschweig
  • Czech Republic Ministry of Transport
  • DEKRA CZ a.s.
  • Telematix Software
  • GMVIS Skysoft
  • MEO
  • ICOM LTD
  • Intergraph Portugal
  • Vodafone
  • IEP
  • NOS Comunicacoes SA
  • Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes, I.P.
  • Ministry of Internal Administration
  • BMW Motorrad
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Ministry of Interior – General Directorate of Fire and Rescue Service
  • Fundacion para la Promocion de la Innovacion, Investigacion y Desarrollo Tecnologico en la Industria de Automocion de Galicia
  • Advanced Automotive Antennas S.L
  • Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Tecnicas
  • Teamnet World Professional Services
  • Universitatea Româno-Americană
  • Centro Tecnologico del Mueble y la Madera de la Region de Murcia
  • Centro Ricerche FIAT S.C.p.A
  • Ministry of Transport and Communications
  • Ministry of Interior
  • Cosmote SA
  • Institute of Communication and Computer Systems
  • Ministry of Infrastructure Transport & Networks
  • PTL EPE Metaforiki Apothikeutiki
  • G4S Telematix S.A.
  • e-Trikala S.A