Almost a year after the brutal Delhi gang-rape, the Union government on Friday dedicated a tele-distress alarm device in her name. The device, launched in Mumbai, aims at safeguarding women from untoward incidents.
Once the button on the device is pressed, a message containing the name, blood group and last known location of the user will be sent to five chosen contacts from the mobile phone. Developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), the pocket-size device costs Rs3,000. The government hopes for a reducation in price once mass production starts.
Weighing 100 gms with a single-press button, the device is compact and portable, making it very user-friendly.
“We came up with a single-button technology because in the unfortunate event on December 16, the victim’s phone was snatched within a few minutes, giving her no time to inform any one. A single button is easier to access in emergencies. In case of network failure, at least one of the five persons is bound to receive a message,” said C K Pithawa, director of BARC.
Functioning on rechargeable batteries, the device has a standby time of four days and can actively run for 16 hours.
“Other than women, senior citizens in medical distress or anyone fearing untoward incidents can activate this device with the click of a button,” said RK Sinha, chairman of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) while unveiling the device in the city.
Women safety
C-DAC App : The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) are going to launch an Android app where a distress signal can be sent by the user to the nearest police control room in times of need.
Amrita Personal Safety System (APSS): The prototype of the device, estimated to cost less than Rs1,000, has been made by the Kerala-based Amrita University. Measuring 4x4cm, the device is programmed to send out distress signals along with the location of the wearer.
Sting-Ring : A Karnataka pharamacist has developed a tamper-proof ring type device that is easy to operate. Its micro tank with 0.2ml of the drug Capsaicin can be injected into five people together by unlocking before assault, giving the wearer sufficient time to escape.
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