MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611050617 A) filed by Psit Startup And Incubation Foundation, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on April 21, for 'safeguard +.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Nand Kishore Sharma; Prof. Dr. Raghuraj Singh Suryavanshi; Dr. Sana Jafar; Akash Sahu; Pragati Patel; Vaibhav Anand; Arpit Khushwaha; Varnika Tripathi; Anurag Dhawan; and Sandeep Kumar Khare.
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: "Safeguard+ is a compact, multipurpose personal safety device designed to provide individuals with real - time location sharing and self - defence capabilities. It integrates GPS (Global Positioning System) to send emergency SMS alerts with precise location information, even without internet access. The device also includes a controlled electric shock mechanism for deterrence and a rechargeable battery that doubles as a power bank. The shock circuit complies with legal safety standards, while a safety toggle ensures operation. Built on ESP32-S3 microcontroller platform, Safeguard + is modular and expandable, supporting future sensor - based enhancements. The device addresses the growing need for reliable, offline - capable personal protection tools and is ideal for vulnerable individuals in various environments."
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