IT Forensics · Car

Forensic analysis of eCall emergency call system data – Forensic documentation of the automatic emergency call system

In the event of a serious accident, the eCall system automatically triggers an emergency call, transmitting vehicle and location data, whilst typically recording the time of activation, the position data transmitted and the status of the connection.

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This data may be relevant for the forensic documentation of the chronological sequence of events in the rescue chain following an accident.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.

Our services

We analyse available eCall log data and document the time of activation, the location data transmitted and the connection status in a manner that is forensically verifiable.

Typical areas of application

•Evidence of an automatically triggered emergency call
•Reconstructing the chain of response following an accident
•Supplementing post-crash data analyses
•Clarification of delays in triggering emergency calls
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Cooperation with emergency services and experts

This is how an eCall analysis works

Once the relevant control units have been backed up, any available eCall trigger logs are extracted and cross-referenced with the post-crash and airbag deployment data for the same incident.

Why is the eCall analysis relevant from a forensic perspective?

The exact time at which the emergency call system is triggered can be crucial when assessing the response time following an accident.

The failure of an expected eCall trigger to activate may also be relevant from a forensic perspective and may indicate a technical fault.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is eCall compulsory in all vehicles?+
This depends on the relevant legal requirements and the year of manufacture of the vehicle.
Can a manually triggered emergency call be distinguished from an automatic one?+
Generally speaking, yes; many systems log the trigger mechanism separately.
Are failed connection attempts also logged?+
For many systems, yes; this is assessed on a case-by-case basis from a technical perspective.

LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne

Do you require a professional forensic investigation into the „forensic analysis of eCall emergency call system data"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle artefacts.

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