Women Safety Device with GPS Tracking and SMS Alerts

Abstract

This paper presents the design and implementation of an women’s safety device with GPS tracking and SMS alerts. The main purpose of this project is to introduce the concept of a women\'s safety device for application in India. The main purpose of this device is to act as an emergency device for women who are in potential danger of being attacked. The woman possessing this device will press the panic button if in danger. An SMS containing the latitude and longitude coordinates will be sent to preferred mobile numbers informing them of the danger and the location. The received coordinates can be viewed on goggle maps to determine the location of the woman and appropriate help can be provided. This concept was devised in the wake of serious crime against women in India and to help curb those crimes.

Introduction

This project presents a wearable safety device designed specifically for women to provide protection in emergencies or distress situations. The device addresses a critical issue where traditional panic buttons may be inaccessible during sudden attacks (e.g., if a woman is struck unexpectedly). To overcome this, the device is pre-activated before entering risky areas, ensuring it can respond even if the user is incapacitated.

Key Features & Operation:

• Dual-Alert System: Combines location tracking and message transmission to emergency contacts via GPS and GSM.

• Emergency Mode: When the panic button is pressed, it:

  • Sends an SMS with live GPS coordinates.

  • Captures an image using a camera module, storing it for evidence.

• Real-Time Tracking: Regular location updates are sent if the danger persists.

• Battery Management: Includes a low battery alert and power-saving mode for extended operation.

System Components:

• Arduino UNO / ESP32

• GSM Module (SIM800L)

• GPS Module (NEO-6M)

• ESP32 Camera

• Rechargeable Battery

• Speakers and Switches (REC, PLAY L, PLAY E)

Methodology Overview:

1. Initialization: User pre-configures emergency contacts.

2. Idle Mode: Device passively tracks location.

3. Panic Mode: Triggered via button press; sends alerts and location.

4. Follow-Up: Confirms SMS sent, shares periodic updates, and can potentially contact law enforcement.

5. Post-Emergency Handling: Allows for manual shutdown or low-power sleep mode.

Literature Background:

Several prior systems (FEMME, Suraksha, smart bands) have tackled women’s safety using similar principles:

• GSM/GPS modules for alerts

• IoT-based real-time tracking

• Emergency communication features
  However, many required user action (e.g., pressing a button), which this proposed system seeks to improve by focusing on pre-activation and automation.

Future Scope:

• Image transmission via IoT for real-time monitoring and investigation.

• Voice calling and law enforcement integration.

• Enhanced mobile app interface for easier setup and control.

Conclusion

The proposed system will help the girl when she is in danger zone. She can make rescue herself in danger situation and this circuit will use to remove or decrease the tension of woman when she walks alone in night also, never feel helpless at any situation and can protect her. If an emergency occurs then the device is useful.

References

[1] NishantBhardwaj and Nitish Aggarwal Design and Development of \"SURAKSHA\"-A Women Safety Device International Journal of Information & Computation Technology, ISSN 0974-2239 Volume 4, Number 8 (2014), pp. 787-792. [2] D. G. Monishal, M. Monishal, G. Pavithra2 and R. Subhashini3 Women Safety Device and Application-FEMME Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9(10) March 2016. [3] B. Sathyasri, U. Jaishree Vidhya, G. V. K. Jothi Sree, T. Pratheeba, K. Ragapriya Design and Implementation of Women Safety System Based on Iot Technology International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE) ISSN: 2277-3878, Volume-7 Issue-6S3 April, 2019. [4] Sriranjini R1,2 GPS and GSM Based Self Defense System for Women Safety Journal of Electrical & Electronic Systems Sriranjini, J Electr Electron Syst 2017, 6:2 DOI: 10.4172/2332-0796.1000233.

Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Prof. C. M. Maind, Chaitrali Jalgi, Megha Jadhav, Gaus Maniyar. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.