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Scientists have discovered a new state of matter that appears to be an insulator, superconductor, metal and magnet all rolled into one.
This new state of matter could be the working technology for Guardian Aura.
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Troubles women face across the world.”the most alarming human issue in the world”. Lets join together in putting an end to discrimination against women and ensure her safety.
Two men are arrested for allegedly gang-raping a woman on a popular Florida beach crowded with partygoers.
Where is the world going? Very disturbed with this news. Is it turning out that woman should be “OK” to be assaulted and live with it?
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Design proposal and the use case scenarios. Explaining the why, how and what of the solution.
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Problem statement, research by case studies
The Guardian Aura
Why the name “The Guardian Aura”?
Thinking about the functionality of the proposed design, it is a protective shield around you. A force field that protects you.
Aura- The definition is as given below.
As per wikipedia, “In parapsychology and spiritual practice, an aura is a field of subtle, luminous radiation surrounding a person or object like the halo or aureola in religious art. The depiction of such an aura often connotes a person of particular power or holiness. It is said that all objects and all living things manifest such an aura.”
The force field in my design also corresponds to a similar halo surrounding a person. There are many different types of Aura’s. Indicated by various colours, each having its own meaning.
Its a protective force field which guards a person and stays close to the person’s body just as his/her Aura. Thus the name, “The Guardian Aura”
Aircraft and military manufacturer Boeing has been granted a patent on a system that is designed to prevent explosion shockwaves from harming a target.
Not too far future - Force fields are already being used
Storyboard-2
Ria wants to go out walking. She realizes it is late and decides to turn on the Guardian Aura. She walks out confidently. A burglar waits on Ria’s way. As soon as he sees her, he jumps in front of her and shoots. The bullet cannot pass through the protective field and falls to ground.
Storyboard-1
Jennifer has to pass this lonely road to reach home. All of a sudden a strange man comes in front of her. She is shocked at his sight but immediately remembers to turn on the Guardian Aura. Instantly she is covered with the protective force field. Man tries to touch her, but withdraws his hand as he receives a shock.
These Fast Facts include rates of violence against women and men and key statistics about women’s experiences of violence. ANROWS, in collaboration with Our Watch (formerly the Foundation to Prevent Violence against Women and their Children), has developed infographics summarising key statistics on women’s experiences of domestic and family violence and sexual assault.
Case Study: Silent Beacon
Product: Silent Beacon
Overview/brief:
The Silent Beacon is a wearable personal safety and security device. The device connects wirelessly to your smartphone allowing you to instantly alert loved ones or emergency personnel such as 911 in an emergency situation without having to grab your phone.
Problem solved:
Designed with safety in mind, along with confronting other safety and emergency situations, this device also serves the purpose of women safety. With pressing the device, it uses the phone to send alert messages and your GPS location to your loved ones.
Technologies used:
GPS signals, Mobile network, wi-fi.
User interaction:
User needs to activate the device by pressing it. It connects to your loved one and the user can speak into the device and listen as well.
User experience:
Not Applicable. Not mass produced yet.
Interface design:
Its a small coin sized device that can be attached to your key chain.
Limitations:
Requires cell phone signal, smartphone, GPS signal and Bluetooth. Due to this may not work in low network areas such as subways.
User needs to wait for help. During this time, the user becomes victim to the attacker.
References:
http://silentbeacon.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-VVDbfOjEk
Case Study: First Sign Security Systems.
Product1: Hair clip
Product 2: Mace wear pod.
Overview/brief:
The First Sign Hair Clip is designed to be worn on clothing or in the hair. At the first sign of danger, while connected to a mobile app, it is able to call for help . It is equipped with embedded accelerometer and gyroscope.
The Pod and App have advanced software and sensors to automatically detect many violent assaults or medical emergencies. Pod and app together have seven Triggers-
Assault Alert - with this feature, a head injury is automatically detected when worn in a headband. On the other hand, when worn in the wristband, it automatically triggers the alarm when blocking or returning strikes during an assault.
Fall Alert - It automatically detects a fall when the pod is worn as a pendant, wristband, or clip with Fall Alert active.
Panic Button - the Pod can always be manually activated with a push of a button and is best used this way as a keychain.
App Triggers :
Alert Button Mode - the alarm will activate when you release your touch on the alert button.
Gesture Mode - this mode displays a blank screen and will be activated when the phone is quickly shaken or if the phone is dropped
Check-In Mode - In this mode you can start a countdown timer. The alarm is activated if you do not check-in within the amount of time given or if the phone is dropped.
once an attack or emergency is sensed, the Hair Clip and the pod, which are connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth, initiates collecting information from the device’s camera and GPS. It also uses the user’s device to issue the following from its speakers: “evidence has been collected and help is on the way”.
Problem solved:
These devices are targeted at the safety of an individual. It does meet the problem solution to a great extent. As they explain it, no one will dare to attack when the person picture is taken, audio is recorded and constant alert message is beeped from the phone. Their extended system offers a monitoring system too.
Technologies used:
Sensors, GPS, bluetooth, Mobile signal, Smartphone.
User interaction:
User needs to wear the device which can be fit into variety of everyday items such as keychain, belt clip, wristband, pendant, or headband. In case of emergency, device is triggered. User can use the app for various other settings as well.
User experience:
Not Applicable. First ship out stage.
Interface design:
Mace wear pod is a handy piece of device that hides behind a range of everyday items. Hairclip can be decorated with the available accessories and can be worn as a normal hairclip for the ladies. Whereas men can plug it on to their belt.
Limitations:
Requires cell phone signal, smartphone, GPS signal and Bluetooth. Due to this may not work in low network areas such as subways.
User needs to wait for help. During this time, the user becomes victim to the attacker.
References:
http://www.firstsign.us/videos
http://www.firstsign.us/
http://androidspin.com/2014/02/21/first-sign-hair-clip-serve-protect-early-detection-system-crimes/
http://www.gadgetreview.com/2014/02/first-sign-hair-clip
Case Study: CUFF
Product:Cuff
The various jewelry Cuff fits into.
Founded by: Deepa Sood in 2014, San Francisco.
Overview/brief:
Cuff is a single sensor, which tracks activity with the help of an accelerometer. It uses Bluetooth to pair up with the user’s smartphone wirelessly. It fits into a variety of bracelets and pendants, allowing the wearer to change her look everyday.
It is a multifunctional sensor-
-It alerts the wearer when she receives a call or text from an important contact.
-It also has a safety alert function, which, through a push of a button, sends a call-for-help text and her GPS coordinates to selected friends or family.
-It vibrates when you forget your phone.
-Helps keep you fit by monitoring your movement and lets you know how active you are. Also has a Calorie Intake calculator
-When in trouble & you press the device- it sends a message to everyone whom you assign and sends your location, records audio.
-To charge, leave it in the smart jewelry box
Problem solved:
Considering my problem statement, safety of woman, this device does meet the need. It has a safety trigger as well, which can be triggered by pressing the cuff. The location and a text is sent to those designated in the app. Cuff triggers your smartphone’s speakers and records and sends realtime audio.
Technologies used:
GPS, bluetooth, Mobile signal, Smartphone.
User interaction:
User needs to wear the device which can be fit into variety of bracelets and pendants. In case of emergency, user needs to press the device.
User experience:
Not Applicable. Still in the pre-ordering stage.
Interface design:
A handy piece of device that hides behind trendy wrist bands and bracelets.
Limitations:
Requires cell phone signal, smartphone, GPS signal and Bluetooth. Due to this may not work in low network areas such as subways.
User needs to wait for help. During this time, the user becomes victim to the attacker.
The coin battery is not user replaceable, so once it dies after approximately a year, you need to buy a new module.
References:
http://fortune.com/2015/02/04/deepa-sood-founder-cuff/
https://cuff.io/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsIl57CbAaw
http://www.techhive.com/article/2097976/forget-smartwatches-cuff-s-smart-jewelry-is-wearable-tech-that-women-might-actually-wear.html
Aptly called the 'Spider Dress', this piece of wearable tech features animatronic mechanical limbs that respond to external stimuli while defend the personal space…
Start-up companies are creating fashionable gadgets that will sound the alarm if you find yourself in trouble.
Smart Jewellery for personal safety
With most agents now carrying mobile devices of some nature and new technologies being released all the time, there are a number of materials, devices, companies and apps out there for you to choose from when deciding how to protect oneself.