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SafePulse : A Safety Application with Offline Emergency Messaging for Top Contacts Pradnya Koleshwar, Om Gawande, Hanisha Porwal, Varad Gaikwad 1 Department of Computer Science (Data Science), Vishwakarma Institute of Technology Kondhwa Campus, Kapil
Nagar, Kondhwa, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411048 2 Department of Computer Science (Data Science), Vishwakarma Institute of Technology Kondhwa Campus, Kapil Nagar, Kondhwa, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411048 3 Department of Computer Science (Data Science), Vishwakarma Institute of Technology Kondhwa Campus, Kapil Nagar, Kondhwa, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411048 4 Faculty of Vishwakarma Institute of Technology Kondhwa campus ,Kapil Nagar,Kondhwa,Pune,Maharashta,India-411048 ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------1.INTRODUCTION Abstract – SafePulse is a security application designed to augment individuals' sense of safety and foster community support during critical events. It provides a straightforward and dependable method for users to solicit assistance in scenarios involving personal danger, unsafe environments, or medical emergencies. The application facilitates urgent assistance requests via simple screen interaction or voice commands. Upon activation, SafePulse automatically dispatches distress signals to pre-designated emergency contacts and disseminates location-based alerts to relevant individuals. A primary design objective is to streamline the emergency alert process, eliminating the need for complex decision-making or device manipulation during critical moments. Users can initiate alerts by continuously tapping the power button, with messages dispatched after a brief delay, allowing for cancellation. Furthermore, a silent SOS feature is incorporated for situations where overt phone usage or verbal communication is compromised due to safety concerns. SafePulse prioritizes user privacy and data security by requiring minimal permissions. Its offline functionality ensures that critical messages can still be transmitted to designated contacts even in the absence of network connectivity. The application's intuitive interface and straightforward operation render it accessible to a diverse user base, including students, travelers, and elderly individuals. Compared to dedicated emergency devices, SafePulse offers enhanced utility due to its integration with ubiquitous mobile technology, requiring minimal effort for portability and activation during emergencies. In an era of escalating safety concerns, this application provides a vital mechanism for users to inform their emergency contacts of potential threats and facilitate timely assistance.
In contemporary society, where environmental, social, and mobility-related uncertainties are increasingly evident, the importance of personal safety has assumed critical relevance. Individuals routinely confront circumstances in which timely assistance becomes essential—whether travelling alone at night, moving through unfamiliar surroundings, or encountering unexpected medical or situational emergencies—yet many lack an efficient and secure method to request immediate support (Moon et al., 2024). SafePulse was developed in response to this need, functioning as an emergency SOS application designed to deliver rapid and dependable aid during high-risk situations. The application enables users to notify designated contacts through a single tap or brief voice command, simultaneously transmitting their real-time location to facilitate swift intervention. Its design serves a broad spectrum of users, including women, students, the elderly, and solitary travellers, who may be especially vulnerable in certain contexts (Janokar et al., 2023). Beyond its basic alert mechanism, SafePulse integrates several preventive and protective features, such as scheduled safety check-ins, continuous location sharing, discreet distress notifications, and real-time audio or video transmission. Collectively, these components strengthen the user’s sense of preparedness and personal agency, while also supporting more effective emergency responses (Guerra et al., 2023). Given the time-sensitive nature of crisis events, SafePulse emphasizes immediacy, reliability, and precision in information exchange. At a broader level, the application illustrates the expanding role of digital technologies in enhancing individual wellbeing. By maintaining constant connectivity and reducing the psychological burden associated with isolation or uncertainty, SafePulse contributes to a safer and more supportive environment for its users. In doing so, it bridges the divide between vulnerability and security, positioning mobile technology as an integral component of
Key Words: User Security, GPS-based Offline Localization, Offline Geolocation Services, SOS Functionality, Panic Button Integration, Android Application Development, User-Friendly Interface (UI)
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