AU2013200457A1

AU2013200457A1 - The invention title is a Danger-ring.

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Publication number: AU2013200457A1
Application number: AU2013200457A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Sharon Joy Collins; Tamara Wilkins
Original assignee: Collins Sharon
Current assignee: Collins Sharon
Priority date: 2013-01-30
Filing date: 2013-01-30
Publication date: 2014-08-14

Abstract

A decorative (1) finger-ring (3) with distress or danger switch [2] and [7], to alert security contacts or nearby persons by turning the switch with the wearers thumb thereby activating an inserted microchip with satellite and mobile phone connective capability [5] sending the GPS location of the wearer with a SMS distress alert every 60 seconds until the wearer or a nominated security contact disarms the danger signal by sending a secret passcode to the receiver inserted within the ring. As well as a distress siren through the loud speaker function within the ring [8] will be activated when the wearer turns the distress switch using their thumb of the same hand as is wearing the ring. A rechargeable battery will be inserted inside the ring during manufacture which can be recharged via an outlet [4]. DRAWINGS 1/2 Figure 1 Left - side of ring ecorative stone ature e.g. gemstone, other of pearl, jade, pal attached to head 7sing 4. Battery recharge outlet 5. Insert-able slot for micro2. Distress / Danger chip component with GPS Switch to alert and telephone network security contacts connective capability Switch only deactivated Satellite capability By wearer or security Contact Telephone Response number 6. Finger ring metal support ,er ring e.g etal

Description

1. THE INVENTION TITLE [00011 The invention title is a Danger-ing. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [00021 A Danger-ring is a fashionable hand ring for women and men with an inbuilt safety device that is a one-press personal alarm which activates a distress signal with the GPS location of the wearer and alerts a group of people by SMS that the wearer is in danger or distress and activates an optional loud alarm noise signal. [0031 The wearer's location is mapped by GPS and the SMS distress alert sent every 60 seconds until the wearer or a nominated security contact can disarm the signal by sending a secret SMS pass-code to the danger-ring. [0041 The optional feature of a noise alarm continually rings until the wearer or security contact send a disabling SMS pass-code to the microchip inside the ring [0051 The Danger-ring has a recharging facility with an inbuilt rechargeable battery with a detachable battery-recharger. [006]The external Danger-ring decorative feature shall very in color, shape and size as common fashionable hand rings however the distinguishing features of a Danger-ring are the internal electronic mechanism which alert to the distress or danger of the wearer as mentioned above. BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION [0061 Vulnerable people to distress or danger by a violent attack, especially the elderly and women will be able to alert security contacts to their attack or distress with minimal movement by activating the alert switch on their danger-ring. When attacked or in medical distress, the victim may not be able to reach or have enough mobility to call for help with a device that is not attached to their body. As a fashionable item, the danger-ring is particularly suitable as a security-alert device for women as a discrete and attractive type of jewelry. The alert switch is activated by the thumb flicking the activating switch on the ring-finger or little finger off the same hand, depending on the dexterity of the wearer.

Claims

2. CLAIMS 1. A safety - alert device placed on a finger and activated by a thumb on the same hand of a wearer provides minimal movement to alert security contacts or passers-by of danger or distress due to a medical condition or the threat to personal safety of a violent attack. 2. Incorporating a fashionable or decorative feature on top of the danger-ring will make it more likely to be worn by young women travelling alone at night from social events to their home.
3. The danger-ring could save the lives of people in distress or danger by incorporating an easily activated alarm facility to safe and security contacts
4. The danger-ring could provide valuable information to lead to the apprehension of perpetrators of violence by storing information concerning the whereabouts of the victim.
5. The danger-ring may prevent acts of violence with the incorporation of a loud alarm noise to alert nearby persons of a call for assistance
6. The danger-ring may save lives of the elderly or medically vulnerable by alerting carers of medical distress