BARC has developed a GSM modem based Distress Alarm Device called "NIRBHAYA-GSM".  The user can send an SMS to his/her near and dear ones, when in distress using this instrument. The instrument can be programmed to send SMS to up-to five user-defined numbers.

APPLICATION

• It has societal applications and assures that help is on hand when it is needed.
• It will be of great use, in case of sudden attacks, accidents, kidnappings etc.
• This would also be beneficial for old persons suffering from memory loss conditions like Alzheimer or Parkinson.

SALIENT FEATURES

• The instrument is standalone device with a built-in GSM modem for sending the SMS. No mobile phone is required for sending the SMS.
• The instrument has built in high accuracy GPS for identifying user location.
• The instrument can be configured by sending SMS from any mobile phone. No special software is required to be installed on the user mobile phone. The instrument is compatible with mobile phone having Android, BADA, and Symbian OS or even with apple iPhone.
• The instrument sends SMS to predefined numbers when the distress button is pressed. The SMS includes the user name, age, sex, blood group, and specific medical condition if any, in addition to the current GPS location of the user. The device, then keeps on sending the SMS every five minutes once the distress key is pressed, till it receives a STOP request from any of the predefined numbers.
• The instrument has built in password protection to prevent unauthorized change of user information and help phone numbers. The instrument sends a success message if the valid request message with valid password is received from a recognized number. If the request or the password is not valid a denied message is sent.
• The instrument dose not responds to valid request even with valid password from unrecognized numbers.
• If a user is removed from the SMS list, an SMS is sent to him/her immediately regarding the removal.
• The instrument has a battery life of about 4 days. When the battery goes low, it sends a SMS to the master phone number.
• The instrument can also respond to the queries from any one of the predefined numbers regarding the current user location.

BARC has developed a GSM modem based Distress Alarm Device called "NIRBHAYA-GSM". The user can send an SMS to his/her near and dear ones, when in distress using this instrument. The instrument can be programmed to send SMS to, up-to five user-defined numbers. The Distress SMS includes the users name, age, sex, blood group, and specific medical condition if any, in addition to the current GPS location of the user. User can also include conditions like "allergies to a particular medicine" in the medical condition while programming the instrument. 

The instrument can also respond to the queries from any one of the predefined numbers regarding the current user location. This is very useful in case of children or young persons, who might be kidnapped or under distress but cannot use the instrument. This would also be beneficial for old persons suffering from memory loss conditions like Alzheimer or Parkinson. The instrument uses standard SMS protocol for sending and receiving SMS hence it is compatible with all mobile phones including android and iPhone.

Once the distress switch is pressed, the instrument immediately sends the Distress SMS to user defined numbers with the GPS location stored in the memory. This is done to improve the response time. The instrument then acquires the latest GPS position and resends the distress SMS. The instrument will continue to do so every five minutes till it receives a stop command from any of the recognized mobile numbers. Thus if the person is being kidnapped, the latest location will be available to the police. However, if kidnapper snatches the device, at least the last location from where the person is kidnapped, is known. The device can also be used in case a person gets heart attack and needs immediate help. The device is rugged and cannot be destroyed easily. It has chargeable battery, which like any cell phone can be charged easily. There is LED to indicate low battery voltage. The switch is located in such a way that it cannot get pressed accidentally.

SALIENT FEATURES

• The instrument is a standalone device with a built-in GSM modem for sending the SMS. No mobile phone is required for sending the SMS.
• The instrument has built in high accuracy GPS for identifying user location.
• The instrument can be configured by sending SMS from any mobile phone. No special software is required to be installed on the user mobile phone. The instrument is compatible with mobile phone having Android, BADA, Symbian OS and apple iPhone.
• The instrument sends SMS to predefined numbers when the distress button is pressed. The SMS includes the user name, age, sex, blood group, and specific medical condition if any, in addition to the current GPS location of the user. The device then keeps on sending the SMS every five minutes once the distress key is pressed, till it receives a STOP request from any of the predefined numbers.
• The instrument has built in password protection to prevent unauthorized change of user information and contact phone numbers. The instrument sends a success message if the valid request message with valid password is received from a recognized number. If the request or the password is not valid a denied message is sent.
• The instrument dose not responds to valid request even with valid password from unrecognized numbers.
• If a user is removed from the SMS list, a SMS is sent to him/her immediately regarding the removal.
• The instrument has a battery life of about 4 days. When the battery goes low, it sends an SMS to the master phone number.
• The instrument also has an additional feature, it can respond to the queries from any one of the predefined numbers regarding the current user location information. This is very useful in case of children or young persons who might be kidnapped or under distress but cannot use the instrument. This would also be beneficial for old persons suffering from memory loss conditions like Alzheimer or Parkinson.

SPECIFICATION

APPLICATIONS

• It has a societal application and assures that help is on hand, when it is needed.
• It will be of great use in case of sudden attacks, accidents, kidnappings etc.
• This would also be beneficial for old persons suffering from memory loss conditions like Alzheimer or Parkinson.

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Electronic assembly facility.
• Test equipment for measuring voltage and current and for calibration:  DVM with 0.1V resolution.
• Provision to import some components if not available locally.
• PICKIT3 Programmer for device programming.
• MPLAB-X IDE with CCS compiler.

MANPOWER

• Man power : One experienced Electronics Engineer and one assistant / Technician required for production, testing and calibration of the instrument.