I’m a Siri addict. I use the virtual assistant to do everything to respond to text messages, play music, make appointment and the like. But nothing that I use Siri for tops what Andrew Cho of Vancouver used Siri for:
The 29-year-old began experiencing dizziness and numbness in his neck and limbs while out for dinner with friends Jan. 6.
After returning to his apartment early to rest, he collapsed face-down and was completely paralyzed from the neck down. Unbeknownst to him, Cho had burst a blood vessel in his C3 and C4 vertebrae.
His best friend believes where he fell saved his life: Cho’s phone landed just 10 inches away from his body, and he was able to drag his body to it using only his chin.
“He should have been dead. He was able to get to his phone by inching towards it. It took five tries with his tongue – but he got Siri and used voice command to call 911,” Danny Brody said.
Firefighters had to pry his apartment door open to get to him.
I have to admit that when I read that, I was floored. This is a great example of how a piece of tech that we just take for granted or do party tricks with can make a huge difference. I for one hope he makes a speedy recovery. But to accelerate that, you can support the crowdfunding campaign that is meant to support his recovery.
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Vancouver Man Uses Siri To Dial 911 After Medical Emergency
I’m a Siri addict. I use the virtual assistant to do everything to respond to text messages, play music, make appointment and the like. But nothing that I use Siri for tops what Andrew Cho of Vancouver used Siri for:
The 29-year-old began experiencing dizziness and numbness in his neck and limbs while out for dinner with friends Jan. 6.
After returning to his apartment early to rest, he collapsed face-down and was completely paralyzed from the neck down. Unbeknownst to him, Cho had burst a blood vessel in his C3 and C4 vertebrae.
His best friend believes where he fell saved his life: Cho’s phone landed just 10 inches away from his body, and he was able to drag his body to it using only his chin.
“He should have been dead. He was able to get to his phone by inching towards it. It took five tries with his tongue – but he got Siri and used voice command to call 911,” Danny Brody said.
Firefighters had to pry his apartment door open to get to him.
I have to admit that when I read that, I was floored. This is a great example of how a piece of tech that we just take for granted or do party tricks with can make a huge difference. I for one hope he makes a speedy recovery. But to accelerate that, you can support the crowdfunding campaign that is meant to support his recovery.
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