Our idea is to create a device that will aid women when they are in immediate danger. The device will include video recording capability that will serve to provide evidence in court. Once activated, it will also be able to send out a distress alarm to any pre-programmed contacts.
The United States Patent Application 20080214142 entitled “Emergency Alerting System” describes an alerting system that allows for a user to send a message to multiple parties secretly. It claims that the device addresses the scenario that seemingly affects young girls and surprise attacks. This device includes a system in which the communication device is separate from that of which activated the alert. The device also comprises of systems supporting GPS location and time of day. Despite some similarities with our invention, it differs in that our invention would use hardware in the device to record evidence of the event. One issue that is unfortunately common is a lack of evidence when testifying. We incorporated a recording mechanism to offer women a solution.
The United States Patent Application 20190122518 entitled “Personal Safety Device” is a device that claims to have the capability to include a voice recording mechanism and information downloading mechanism. Besides, it may consist of a voice comparing mechanisms, an alert mechanisms, a photo-detector, a camera, and a scanner. The purpose is for the prevention of abusive altercations. In many ways, our invention is similar; however, our invention will connect to an app that will send the GPS location of the user to designated contacts. Another functionality of the app is that it will give information on a map about walking routes that may be dangerous at the moment. This mapping of “Harassment Hotspots” will allow the user to consider other walking routes to avoid a possible altercation. Also, we will enable a GPS that, once activated, will send out a periodic signal.
The United States Patent Application 20050249049 entitled “Personal Safety Device” is a personal security device that permits a person in distress to alert people [nearby] that a problem has occurred. The device may include an alarm circuit that the person activates in danger of when the perpetrator removes the device from the victim in distress.” The tool helps to prevent critical incidents. Although this invention does show many similarities to ours, what makes ours different is that our design connected to an app that will have available updates on “Harassment Hotspots.” In other words, if someone is walking home and one of our devices is activated, their route would redirect them to avoid a possible altercation. Lastly, a GPS location sent when the device is activated.
United States Patent Application 20160192164 entitled “Wireless Personal Safety Device” is a device that connects to a cellular telephone. The activation of either device will activate the other device. The smartphone also starts both audio and video recording, which is also part of the data sent to the emergency contact person or service. Regardless of the numerous similarities, this invention has to ours, what makes ours “unique” is that a re-router embedded within the app that will send alerts to the owner of the safety device providing alternate routes to avoid derogatory situations. Also, we do not want to give our users a false sense of security using this device because use of a smartphone being too much of a risk since it is the first thing a predator is most likely to take away. Therefore, since the accessory is a separate component, we addressed this issue by incorporating all safety procedures within the device itself which can be used without the need of a smart device.
The United States Patent Application 20080214142 entitled “Emergency Alerting System” describes an alerting system that allows for a user to send a message to multiple parties secretly. It claims that the device addresses the scenario that seemingly affects young girls and surprise attacks. This device includes a system in which the communication device is separate from that of which activated the alert. The device also comprises of systems supporting GPS location and time of day. Despite some similarities with our invention, it differs in that our invention would use hardware in the device to record evidence of the event. One issue that is unfortunately common is a lack of evidence when testifying. We incorporated a recording mechanism to offer women a solution.
The United States Patent Application 20190122518 entitled “Personal Safety Device” is a device that claims to have the capability to include a voice recording mechanism and information downloading mechanism. Besides, it may consist of a voice comparing mechanisms, an alert mechanisms, a photo-detector, a camera, and a scanner. The purpose is for the prevention of abusive altercations. In many ways, our invention is similar; however, our invention will connect to an app that will send the GPS location of the user to designated contacts. Another functionality of the app is that it will give information on a map about walking routes that may be dangerous at the moment. This mapping of “Harassment Hotspots” will allow the user to consider other walking routes to avoid a possible altercation. Also, we will enable a GPS that, once activated, will send out a periodic signal.
The United States Patent Application 20050249049 entitled “Personal Safety Device” is a personal security device that permits a person in distress to alert people [nearby] that a problem has occurred. The device may include an alarm circuit that the person activates in danger of when the perpetrator removes the device from the victim in distress.” The tool helps to prevent critical incidents. Although this invention does show many similarities to ours, what makes ours different is that our design connected to an app that will have available updates on “Harassment Hotspots.” In other words, if someone is walking home and one of our devices is activated, their route would redirect them to avoid a possible altercation. Lastly, a GPS location sent when the device is activated.
United States Patent Application 20160192164 entitled “Wireless Personal Safety Device” is a device that connects to a cellular telephone. The activation of either device will activate the other device. The smartphone also starts both audio and video recording, which is also part of the data sent to the emergency contact person or service. Regardless of the numerous similarities, this invention has to ours, what makes ours “unique” is that a re-router embedded within the app that will send alerts to the owner of the safety device providing alternate routes to avoid derogatory situations. Also, we do not want to give our users a false sense of security using this device because use of a smartphone being too much of a risk since it is the first thing a predator is most likely to take away. Therefore, since the accessory is a separate component, we addressed this issue by incorporating all safety procedures within the device itself which can be used without the need of a smart device.