Nir'Bhaya - A Concealed Women's Safety and Security Torch

Abstract

Due to the socioeconomic changes and degraded ethical standards of society, women’s safety has become a major issue which has come to notice of the government as well. Physical and sexual harassment has hindered freedom provided to a woman and also has created a sense of fear even in the minds of an independent woman. Unfortunately, not much action has been taken for their safety; so, we decided to take it into our own hands to make an electronic device that takes a leap towards ensuring their safety and provide them with a sense of security. The best way for a woman to be safe is to be able to defend herself. In our proposed system, we intend to make a product that a person in danger can use to alert and in extreme cases-defend oneself. The product is equipped with features that can be used in such times: Button activated GSM and cloud-based SOS call/SMS, an optional high-lumen light got by a setup of 7 - 900LM LEDs and lenses that can act as a blinder to distract an attacker, a loud siren (120dB) to get attention of surrounding people, a location-tracking system using GPS and a 200kV-400kV taser using a high-voltage electric arc generator, step-up boost converter. All above features are concealed inside a regular looking torch. The prototype has been made with wood and leather for aesthetic purposes and this product can be extended to any people who may have the need to defend themselves; i.e. the elderly against poachers and dogs, children of suitable age and even trekkers and adventure enthusiasts in their survival kit