WO2017006151A1

WO2017006151A1 - Fashionably safe accessories

Info

Publication number: WO2017006151A1
Application number: PCT/IB2015/055021
Authority: WO
Inventors: Niharika MATHUR; Sanjay Mathur
Original assignee: Mathur Niharika; Sanjay Mathur
Priority date: 2015-07-03
Filing date: 2015-07-03
Publication date: 2017-01-12

Abstract

The present invention is to press the button, which would alert the listed contact of the G.P.S location provided by the individual in a brand's mobile application. This would let the contact know that the individual requires help. The present invention is a product built in a fashionable accessory for daily wear that would be new and would encourage people to buy it because it would be functional and aesthetically appealing as well.

Description

BACKGROUND

Field of the invention [0001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to field of security alert systems, and, more specifically, to a fashionable product with an inbuilt security alert system. The present invention seeks to address the problem of the increasingly unsafe situation for the vulnerable sections of the society like rapes, abductions, thefts, assaults.

Description of the related Art

[0002] The world is increasingly unsafe for the vulnerable sections (women, children, elderly and the weak) of society:

• Rapes · Assaults

• Thefts

• Terrorist attacks

• Vandalism

[0003] UN Statistical Report says: More than 250,000 rape and attempted rape cases occur annually in 65 countries.

[0004] Ageing populations: Environments not adapted for an ageing population hHp:>^' www. who in†mediaceiHre/facts?ieeis fs344 e;V

• Over 424,000 individuals dies from falls annually

• 37.3 million falls require medical attention each year · In US, 20% to 30% of old people who fall suffer from moderate to severe injuries [0005] Child Abuse: Large number of children are abducted for child abuse and trafficking

[0006] Women in many countries face various forms of violence.

[0007] The present invention seeks to address the problem of the increasingly unsafe situation for the vulnerable sections of the society like rapes, abductions, thefts, assaults.

[0008] Our search at US & European Patent Database reveals several pending and issued patents relating to the specific application around the airline reservation systems. [0009] CN Patent No. 202635637 by Yangzhou Jinquan Travelling Goods Co Ltd is titled as Travelling coat with global positioning system (GPS) locator'. The invention discloses a travelling coat with a global positioning system (GPS) locator, and belongs to the field of travelling products. The travelling coat comprises a coat body, wherein the coat body is provided with a pocket which is sealed through a zipper; and a GPS locator is arranged in the pocket. As the coat is wore on the body all the time, explorers can call for help to the outside through the GPS locator arranged in the coat in case that the mobile phone is power off or other carriers are lost, so that the life safety of explorers is ensured. The travelling coat is suitable for outdoor exploration of people.

[0010] CN Application no CN20191 1320 A1 by BINZHOU POLYTECHNIC is titled as Multi-functional clothing. The utility model discloses multifunctional clothes, including clothes, the material of the garment waterproof fabric, can help users in the field shelter from bad weather. Set neckline zipper at the neckline clothes, clothes zipper cuffs cuffs setting, the lower setting at the bottom of the zipper clothes, clothes, side-mounted automatic air pump, clothes set back strap, the strap clamp solar panels, clothes, set up emergency medication side bags, clothes positive GPS locator with the lower portion of the communication function, the upper clothes set spare battery bag. The utility model has the advantages that: reasonable structure, high integration, on a variety of emergency supplies clothes collection, rescue supplies and necessities of the field of tourism, the user can make a call when emergency situations arise and self-protection, to facilitate people In the field of tourism or the use of emergency; with positioning system, to ensure that the user determine their position and help.

[0011] CN Application No CN 103767148 A2 by JIANGYIN NO 3 WOOL SPINNING CO LTD is titled as 'GPS positioning clothing a function with SMS query". The invention relates to a garment, especially one with SMS query the GPS positioning function clothing. It includes clothing body (1 ), which is characterized by: the inner pocket of the clothing of the body (1 ) is equipped with a GPS locator (2), the clothing of the body

(1 ) of the outer bag is equipped with SMS triggers (3 ), the GPS locator

(2) and said short trigger (3) are connected by a data line (4). The invention provides a search function with SMS GPS positioning clothing, the clothing in the bag equipped with GPS locators, the outer bag is equipped with SMS triggers, the GPS locator triggers the SMS data lines connected. When using a mobile phone to send text messages trigger command SMS, SMS triggers the GPS will send the results to the phone, so you can know the GPS information clear and simple, easy to get lost, to increase security.

[0012] Despite the existence of several related art, the challenge still remains to find effective solution for the problem of the increasingly unsafe situation for the vulnerable sections of the society like rapes, abductions, thefts, assaults.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention seeks to address the problem of the increasingly unsafe situation for the vulnerable sections of the society like rapes, abductions, thefts, assaults. The present invention is a fashionable product with an inbuilt security alert system. [0014] The present invention is a fashionable accessory product. If we press the button on the product, it would alert the listed contact of the G.P.S location provided by the individual in a brand's mobile application. This would let the contact know that the individual requires help. [0015] The present invention is a product built in a fashionable accessory for daily wear that would be new and would encourage people to buy it because it would be functional and aesthetically appealing as well.

[0016] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, disclose exemplary embodiments of the invention so that the manner in which the above recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0017] Figure 1 is a flow diagram depicting the functioning of Orzora App and the fashionable safe accessory, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The present invention is a product line that may be of two different styles. It may be precious and Semi precious stones accessories with Single locket and an inbuilt security alert button. Also, it may be a set of charms with 2 pieces of charms and a single locket with an inbuilt security alert button.

[0019] The set of charms and the buttons can be bought, changed or replaced with new ones as desired and to match the style and fashion wear. These accessories can be attached to fashion accessories of own or other partner brand of fashion wear.

[0020] The invention is to be fashionable with several designs to appear chic, trendy and contemporary. It may include simplicity of designs which can be worn with a wide range of fashion wear as well as it may be easy to carry and store.

[0021] In a threatening situation, the individual can press the button, which would alert the listed contact of the G.P.S location provided by the individual in a brand's mobile application. This would let the contact know that the individual requires help. The product built in a fashionable accessory for daily wear would be new and would encourage people to buy it because it would be functional and aesthetically appealing as well.

[0022] The present invention would have an attachable electronic device (specifically developed) with GPS connectivity and connected to the Orzora app with important emergency contact numbers. With Security arrangements in place, in an event of emergency the owner of the product can press a button on the device and the app will automatically alert the listed members of owner's whereabouts and signal them that help is needed. The button will be discreet so that it is not detected by the attacker. Also, the lockets and safety alert system will be marketed with fashion accessories in a trendy box in attractive shapes and colours.

[0023] The accessories would be made with cavity as to place the electronic device chip, with the press sensitive features. The chip would be a separate piece that could be inserted in different accessories from Orzora, which provide the space for fitting in the device. [0024] In case of danger, the user of the product can press the button with the accessory for help.

[0025] On pressing of the button, the product would immediately send across signals to the listed contacts in the app for help along with the location of the device. The product would be connected to the cellphones through cellular network or Bluetooth, depending on the kind of device, and through the linkage to the app send across the signals.

[0026] The number of times the user presses the button would determine the emergency of situation. If the user presses the button; · Once - the app would send indicators for help to the top two contacts listed by the user.

Twice - the app would send signals to all five listed contacts by the user

• Thrice - along with all five contacts listed, the app would also send signals to all the volunteers associated with the brand along with GPS location of the victim. The volunteers in and around the area would immediately reach out for help in response and certain the safety of the victim.

[0027] If in any situation, the user were not able to access the product, the device would also encompass the feature of voice activation. The user would have the option of feeding in a safe word, e.g. 'Help', 'Danger', to activate the device for sending signals.

[0028] While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof, and the scope thereof is determined by the claims that follow.

Claims

CLAIMS:

What is claimed is: 1 . A fashionable accessory product comprising of an electronic device:

connected to the Orzora app with important emergency contact numbers;

with GPS connectivity;

with an inbuilt discrete security alert button; and

with cavity as to place the electronic device chip, with the press sensitive features.

2. The fashionable accessory product of claim 1 , wherein pressing of the button, the product would immediately send across signals to the listed contacts in the app for help along with the location of the product.

3. The fashionable accessory product of claim 1 , wherein the device would be connected to the cell-phones through cellular network or Bluetooth, depending on the kind of device, and through the linkage to the app to send across the signals.

4. The fashionable accessory product of claim 1 , wherein the number of times the user presses the button would determine the emergency of situation.

5. The fashionable accessory product of claim 1 , wherein if the user presses the button once - the app would send indicators for help to the top two contacts listed by the user.

6. The fashionable accessory product of claiml , wherein if the user presses the button twice - the app would send signals to all five listed contacts by the user.

7. The fashionable accessory product of claim 1 , wherein if the user presses the button thrice, then, along with all five contacts listed, the app would also send signals to all the volunteers associated with the brand along with GPS location of the victim.

8. The fashionable accessory product of claim 1 , further comprising the feature of voice activation in which the user would have the option of feeding in a safe word, e.g. 'Help', 'Danger', to activate the device for sending signals.