MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641110828 A) filed by M. Mohamed Yasin; M. Mohamed Ali; A. Aafiya Thahaseen; A. Mohammed Aslam; S. Mohammed Ibrahim; M. Vasuki; S. Vijayananthan; S. Sangeetha; C. Ramkumar; and M. Kanishma on September 15, 2026, for Smart Women Safety Slipper.
Inventors include M. Mohamed Yasin; M. Mohamed Ali; A. Aafiya Thahaseen; A. Mohammed Aslam; S. Mohammed Ibrahim; M. Vasuki; S. Vijayananthan; S. Sangeetha; C. Ramkumar; and M. Kanishma.
The application for the patent was published on September 18, 2026, under issue no. 38/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses a smart women safety slipper designed to provide discreet, rapid, and reliable emergency assistance during threatening or unsafe situations. The slipper integrates an activation unit, pressure or motion sensor, microcontroller, positioning module, wireless communication module, alert unit, power- management circuit, and rechargeable battery within a comfortable footwear body. The wearer may initiate an emergency command by pressing a concealed switch, applying pressure for a specified duration, or performing a predefined tapping pattern. The microcontroller evaluates the detected input using stored activation conditions to distinguish an intentional command from ordinary walking or movement and thereby reduce false alerts. Upon confirmation of an emergency, the positioning module obtains the current or last available geographical location through satellite, network-based, or paired-device positioning. The communication module transmits a distress notification containing the wearer’s identification, activation time, emergency message, and location information to predefined family members, guardians, security personnel, or emergency service providers. Updated location details may be transmitted periodically until the emergency is terminated. The alert unit may generate an audible alarm, vibration, warning light, or voice message to attract nearby attention and confirm system operation. The electronic components are positioned without substantially affecting normal mobility, balance, or comfort. Low-power standby operation, charging-status indication, transmission acknowledgment, retry communication, and secure contact configuration may also be provided. The invention therefore transforms commonly worn footwear into an accessible personal safety platform that supports timely notification, location sharing, public attention, and faster emergency response while reducing dependence on immediate access to a mobile phone.
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