MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631063136 A) filed by Jis College Of Engineering, Nadia, West Bengal, on May 19, for 'an integrated hands-free personal safety system embedded in smart footwear and disguised wearable accessories with evidence capture and covert alert mechanisms.'
Inventor(s) include Sohom Majumder; Dr. Rupa Paul; Dr. Moumita Pal; Namrata Mishra; and Tithi Roy Karmakar.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses an integrated personal safety system comprising smart footwear and disguised wearable accessories, such as cosmetics or jewellery, linked via a secure wireless network. The system features multiple activation pathways, including hands-free foot-pressure sensing and covert mechanical triggers, enabling the silent initiation of distress signals. Integrated components include micro-cameras for ground-level evidence capture, audio buffering, GPS tracking, and high-visibility LED lighting. Upon activation, the system transmits real-time data to emergency services and secure cloud storage, providing redundancy and ensuring evidence preservation even if a component is disabled or destroyed. The dual-use design combines aesthetic fashion with advanced security features, making it suitable for vulnerable populations and individuals working in high-risk environments."
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