Kyocera International Inc., a leading provider of rugged mobile solutions, has partnered with NextNav to integrate Pinnacle vertical location technology into its DuraXV Extreme+ feature phone. The DuraXV Extreme+ is designed for people who work in harsh environments, such as construction sites or industrial sites, and the addition of NextNav’s Pinnacle technology provides unrivaled critical location data for 911 calls. The device’s Barometric Pressure Sensor enables the use of NextNav Pinnacle’s precise Z-axis capabilities for 911 calls and meets FCC Z-axis/E911 requirements. Pinnacle provides floor-level accuracy in 94% of test calls, according to independent tests conducted by CTIA.
The Pinnacle technology provides users working in the toughest environments with peace of mind that first responders can pinpoint their floor-level location in an emergency. Pinnacle’s availability on DuraXV Extreme+ brings critical data used for 911 emergency services to a broader audience of users and enterprises on the Verizon Network in an ultra-rugged device. The addition of the vertical dimension alongside the caller’s horizontal location of latitude and longitude will enable dispatchers to more precisely locate where a 911 caller is in urban areas or multi-story buildings, allowing them to get callers the help they need faster.
In addition to the Pinnacle Z-axis technology, the DuraXV Extreme+ feature phone boasts several productivity tools, including improved data transfer speed with Wi-Fi 802.11ac support, updated Bluetooth 5.1 LE/EDR support for extended connection range and improved power efficiency, and a remote support preloaded application for secure enhanced live technical support. Furthermore, it has similar processing power to competing smartphones.
The integration of Z-axis capabilities for E911 calls is now available on DuraXV Extreme+ through a software update for Verizon customers. Kyocera’s rugged devices are popular with consumers as well as workers in harsh environments, all of whom can benefit from this technology. First responders are also using Kyocera’s rugged devices, and the addition of this technology ensures they can find each other faster in emergency situations.
In conclusion, the integration of NextNav Pinnacle vertical location technology into Kyocera’s DuraXV Extreme+ feature phone is an excellent move for people who work in harsh environments and first responders. The addition of floor-level accuracy in 94% of test calls provides unrivaled critical location data for 911 calls, which is increasingly essential for emergency services. This technology ensures that first responders can pinpoint a caller’s floor-level location in an emergency, providing users working in the toughest environments with peace of mind.
