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Definitions

• the present invention relates to the technical field of personal safety devices and devices for the prevention of actions that may endanger personal safety.
• the invention relates to a wearable protection system consisting of a shoe and an alarm device, which can be integrated with the shoe from the origin or applied to existing shoe and which includes a set of audible and visual alarms for personal defense for the safety of a person who is in danger or who in any case is in environments where the safety may be at risk.
• This device can also be integrated and connected to an electronic tag bracelet, which is also the object of this invention, worn by a person subject to restrictive measures.
• the object of the present invention to solve the drawbacks of prior art anti-aggression devices, and in particular, the main object of the invention is to enable a prompt reaction by a person in danger of aggression or under attack, allowing them to raise the alarm quickly.
• a further object of the invention is to provide an anti-aggression device that is immediately available when needed and can be easily and quickly activated even during an attack.
• Another object of the present invention is to provide a device that gives the user the security of being always ready to react and to involve other people nearby.
• the shoe will become an ever-present ally of the wearer, improving chances of dealing with any attacks by promptly activating a series of audible and visual alarms with very high-intensity sounds that can be heard by people nearby.
• the technical solution proposed herein is aimed at producing events that quickly destabilize an attacker, rapidly activating a passive counteraction to possible violence.
• a still further object of the invention is to propose a system that a person who is potentially at risk of attack can easily wear or always carry with them, as it is an essential part of clothing.
• a further object of the invention is therefore to provide a device that allows the wearer to feel safer and more protected, particularly women who have to deal with dangerous personal situations, thereby helping to effectively limit the unacceptable and unfortunately increasingly frequent phenomena of femicide and violence against women.
• a still further object of the present invention is to provide a system consisting of a device that, when associated with a simple shoe, allows the wearer to deal with a sudden and violent attack simply by moving a foot, which in turn will activate audible and visual alarms and allow to geolocate the attack, causing the attacker to give up and flee.
• Yet a further object of the invention is to allow to connect the device associated with the shoe to a new electronic tag in cases where its use is contemplated by law. In this way, if the person wearing the electronic tag modified in accordance with the invention violates the ban on approaching the victim (for example, at less than 100-150 meters) the device will activate a disturbance mechanism aimed at preventing further approach to the designated victim, and the shoe will begin to emit visual and audible signals.
• the present invention proposes to provide anti-aggression devices associated with or incorporated into a shoe, acting with the aid of audible and visual alarms, and (where possible, with the necessary authorizations provided by law) in conjunction with an electronic tag applied to the ankle/foot/leg.
• a shoe modified according to the system proposed by the present invention will be described below with reference to the above figures.
• the proposed system allows to activate, via a series of sensors, various audible and/or visual alarms by a simple movement of the leg/foot.
• the proposed system consists of an anti-aggression device and a shoe, to which the anti-aggression device can be attached in different ways, depending also on the type of shoe, as it can be incorporated into the sole of the shoe during production, or it can be purchased separately and attached externally to a standard shoe.
• Figure 1 illustrates the anti-aggression device 50 that can be applied to a shoe 1 suitable for receiving the device, resulting in the system described herein.
• the so obtained anti-aggression system allows, by a simple movement of the leg/foot, to activate a siren or a pre-recorded voice message that emits requests for assistance and help (help, defend me, etc.) with a sound power of at least 120 decibels, possibly with the addition of LED strobe light, laser, etc.
• a sound power of at least 120 decibels possibly with the addition of LED strobe light, laser, etc.
• an audio recording of the attack will also be activated, in addition to the geolocation of the attacked person.
• any person who is attacked suffers shock and is prevented from moving due to fear, not immediately realizing what is happening.
• the resulting blackout paralyzes the victim for a few seconds, and in most cases the attacker (especially in cases of sexual violence) blocks the arms and hands and, in the worst cases, the mouth of the person being attacked, preventing the victim from defending themselves, screaming, and/or drawing attention.
• a shoe 1 is provided with impact/pressure sensor means 10, 20 in the front part 2 (toe) and rear part 3 (heel).
• the shoes 1 can be of any type, moccasins, boots, ankle boots, sandals, high heels and walking shoes ( figure 1 ), but also military boots (trekking, mountain, space, etc.), diving boots, etc.
• the upper may include a plastic/canvas or other material shell for various housings, as will be shown below.
• figures 3, 4 and 5 show only one type of leisure shoe, as this is in no way limiting regarding the use of the invention.
• the sensors 10 and 20 can be incorporated into the sole 4 while remaining accessible from the outside, and are connected to a control unit 5 embedded in the sole 4 and provided with a processor.
• the control unit 5 is aimed at coordinating the operation of the sensors 10, 20 and activating the alarm devices that will be described below.
• the control unit 5 and sensors 10, 20 are powered by a battery 6 likewise housed in the sole 4.
• the battery can be recharged, for example, via a USB or jack socket (not shown), in a well known manner.
• control unit 5 the battery 6, and all necessary components can be contained in a common housing, as indicated by 50 in figure 1 , making it easier to incorporate the device into the sole 4.
• control unit 5 battery 6, and all the necessary components can be integrated into a single circuit, exploiting the possibilities and potentialities offered by currently available nanotechnology, for example by integrating everything into a microchip of appropriate and adequate dimensions.
• the common housing can be applied to the outside of the shoe (not shown case), which will also facilitate and make the production of the whole more convenient.
• the kit consisting of the control unit 5 and battery 6 can be inserted into the heel counter 7 of the upper of the shoe, providing therein a suitable receiving space.
• the control unit 5 features, connected thereto, a series of audible alarm devices consisting of sound diffusers 11, for example, provided on the tongue of the shoe 1 or in another more suitable area, and LED light projectors 12, also provided on the tongue of the shoe 1 or in other more suitable positions, for example on the toe of the upper 8.
• sound diffusers 11 for example, provided on the tongue of the shoe 1 or in another more suitable area
• LED light projectors 12 also provided on the tongue of the shoe 1 or in other more suitable positions, for example on the toe of the upper 8.
• these acoustic and optical devices 11, 12 may also be provided in the external housing mentioned above ( figure 1 ), with the additional advantage in the production phases or to facilitate the coupling of the separately sold device with standard shoe.
• the sensor 10, 20 in turn will trigger an audible alarm of at least 120 decibels (emulating a siren or, emitting a phrase produced by voice synthesis with a message requesting help)
• a smoke generating device can be provided, aimed at producing a colored smoke that will indicate the location of the victim to facilitate finding the person being attacked.
• the smoke generating device can also be incorporated into the shoe 1 or into the associated housing.
• the shoe 1, together with the pressure activation system on the sensors 10, 20, may also have a voice-activated device, implemented by means of an acoustic sensor 13, for example a microphone, located on the front 2 of shoe 1, for example applied to the upper.
• a voice-activated device implemented by means of an acoustic sensor 13, for example a microphone, located on the front 2 of shoe 1, for example applied to the upper.
• the alarm system and the various related sensors will be automatically activated, in addition to the possible activation by the pressure/impact sensors10, 20.
• a vibration actuator 14 is added, which will be activated immediately before all the alarm devices, warning the user of the modified shoe that the alarm signals will be activated shortly, for example after 5 seconds.
• This expedient allows the user to disable the alarm devices before they are activated, avoiding false alarms or interrupting the countermeasure if the emergency has ceased in the meantime. In other words, if the potential attack turns out to be the result of a misunderstanding, the user can prevent the alarm from being triggered and avoid unpleasant explanations and undesirable consequences.
• Deactivation can be carried out, for example, by a second blow, a knock, a counter-blow on the ground or on any surface, or by a second keyword.
• the battery 6 which can be recharged via the USB socket, but also via alternative autonomous systems, for example, via a mini photovoltaic system, or a piezoelectric system that exploits the pressure exerted by the user while walking.
• the battery can be recharged with a special photovoltaic paint applied to the shoe that accumulates heat or receives light and converts it into electrical energy.
• a wireless or WI-FI charging system or other contactless charging systems can also preferably be used.
• An important feature that can be associated with the shoe 1 of the present invention concerns the possibility of connecting the control unit 5 with the user's smartphone 30 ( figure 1 ).
• the application running in the control unit 5 can cause the latter to send a help request message to emergency contacts or public security forces, with the geolocation of the position where the alarm device was activated.
• the message can be sent to one or more numbers of a group of numbers stored and preselected in the mobile phone's contact list, including, for example, law enforcement agencies, indicating the location where intervention is required, via the ordinary mobile phone network or the FWA, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS, or other systems.
• control unit 5 can be equipped with a SIM card and a GPS device, allowing the application running on the unit to make the emergency call independently.
• the device proposed by this invention can also be equipped with a mini video camera, attached to the shoe or external housing, which allows to register what is happening from the moment of the activation of the alarm devices, with suitable camera angles.
• the control unit 5 processes the footage and extracts data, together with the location, to be transmitted by means of a telephone call to the selected numbers.
• the footage can capture anthropometric data of the attacker, such as height, limb and other body measurements, skin color, eye color, hair color, etc.
• the data can not only be transmitted but also stored on the memory card for later retrieval and used for tracking down the attacker, or used as evidence in court.
• the video camera can scan the attacker's face and send it to the police station, where facial recognition can be used to identify the criminal if they are stored in the database. In any case, the face scan remains available for further searches and to help arrest the attacker.
• the images and video of the attack can then be used as evidence in court proceedings against the attacker.
• Any recorded sounds can also be transmitted along with the images and anthropometric data for the same purpose.
• Misuse of the system proposed by this invention can be prevented by making it mandatory to send also the identification data of the user of the anti-attack system, so that, in the event of improper or unjustified use of the device, the user can be traced and prosecuted.
• the last additional feature of the invention proposed by this patent application includes the combination of the device described herein and incorporated into the shoe 1 with an electronic tag 15 ( figures 2 and 6 ), of the type assigned to persons subject to restrictive measures (e.g., those provided by the Red Code).
• the electronic tag 15 modified in accordance with the invention will activate a disturbance mechanism a few meters from the person who is to be attacked (for example, 100-150 meters) to prevent further approach to the designated victim.
• the alarm devices 11, 12, i.e., the acoustic and optical devices 11, 12 of the anti-aggression device will also be activated.
• the application of the control unit 5 will communicate with a corresponding application installed on the electronic tag 15 using any suitable technology or through the communication channels already provided in the tag, for the exchange of distance data.
• the electronic tag will have the special feature (solely in cases relating to bans on approaching and monitored by the police) of preventing the wearer from getting too close to the person under protection.
• the tag is equipped with a vibration mechanism 17 electrically connected to a motion sensor 18, such as an accelerometer, which, using the power supplied by the battery in the tag 15, will disturb the aggressor (for example: emitting vibration, compression and, within the limits of the law in each legal system, even taser-like electric pulses) in order to prevent the aggressor from approaching the victim in violation of the restrictive measures.
• a motion sensor 18 such as an accelerometer
• the system will be activated gradually (as the distance decreases), progressively triggering a vibration and/or a light squeeze ( figure 7 ) by means of an actuator 22 and, where possible in accordance with the law, also delivering a moderate electric shock, thus initially signaling excessive proximity to the victim.
• the security forces responsible for surveillance in accordance with the normal operation of the tag 15 will be informed, and the acoustic speakers 11 may emit a sound.
• all other means of defense provided in the anti-aggression device such as the smoke generating device, microphone 13, vibration actuator 14, memory card, SIM card, and GPS device, can also be selectively activated, obviously controlled by the control unit 5.
• Another biosensor provided in the tag will also make it possible, by examining the sweat of the monitored person, to assess the possible use of drugs or alcohol and therefore also physical/emotional state of the monitored person, to the benefit of the intervention of the assigned staff.
• a fundamental aspect to be emphasized and that makes this invention unique is that, in addition to neutralizing an attack immediately, it will allow to take preventive action and facilitate the police investigations.
• the wearer of the shoe proposed by the invention will be able to activate the alarm systems even before the attack begins or before an attacker directly and physically manifests the intentions (specific studies have shown that any type of audible alarm creates a state of immediate fear in a person, in this case the attacker).
• an optional application will be provided, to be installed on the mobile phones of owners of shoes equipped with the invention described herein.
• the application will allow the owners of innovative shoe to interact immediately with other owners of the shoes via the application.
• the app will send an "ALERT" signal to other people's mobile phones, notifying them of the exact location and mobile phone number of the attacked person.
• the notification will allow anyone near the victim to intervene (by providing direct assistance or helping to alert the police), thus enabling a more rapid response to prevent violence, but even more importantly, spreading a sense of active participation among the population in the creation of a safer social environment and stimulating a general sense of civic duty.
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• a laser beam sent, for example, onto any surface, such as the walls of surrounding buildings or cars nearby, with an image (such as a uniformed officer) and an acoustic signal to indicate that a person is in danger on that street and at that address.
• Families will generally feel safer about their relatives, such as their children, who are in the street, especially if they are alone, because in the event of danger, everyone in the area will be informed about what is happening and will be able to intervene directly or even just by calling the police.
• Another support is provided by Al which allows to analyze the attacker's anthropometric or facial characteristics scanned by a micro camera, after the alarm system is triggered and the various related devices are activated, and to send these data to a police station in order to check if the individual is present in the police database, and if so, to identify the individual quickly or immediately through facial recognition, so as to find and stop the individual afterwards.
• the shoe modified in accordance with the invention increases their safety, given that, for example, in emergency room or hospital, when in a dangerous situation or even noticing the presence of harassing individuals who could suddenly cause problems or even come to blows, a simple activation of the shoe alarm alerts internal security force or law enforcement.
• the multitude of options that the present invention makes possible is particularly wide, ranging from citizens walking down the street to people in distress, women suffering violence, or elderly people who need immediate help, to the world of work for the safety of workers.
• the present invention is particularly advantageous because as one must always remember to take personal defense device when going out (and use it with the already mentioned limitations), while it is always necessary to wear shoes before going out either for work or leisure, but in any case absolutely on every occasion.
• shoes modified according to the invention described herein have a fundamental impact on personal defense possibilities simply because they do not leave the defense to the sole use of our body but exploit available technology to block violence and aggression at the outset, activating audible, visual, and voice alarms and using smoke.
• the system promptly hinders the movements of the person subject to the restriction, preventing the person from getting close enough to attack, for example by blocking the use of the limb to which it is attached a few meters (30/50) from the potential victim or at the exit of the permitted movement perimeter, thus preventing any physical contact and avoiding dramatic events.

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