Help now just a key away
SECURITY ON MOBILES. Thomas K. Thomas New Delhi, Dec. 8 The next time you are in trouble help could be just a button away. A Delhi-based security alarm systems company has developed an application that allows mobile users to send an SoS message by the press of a single key. The application will automatically send out alert messages to five predetermined numbers with the exact location of the user through GPS (Global Positioning System). The application is being launched by Indianeye Alarm Systems, which has partnered with an Israeli-based technology company. Speaking to Business Line, Mr Harry Dhaul, Director, Indianeye Alarm Systems, said, "Since everyone these days has a mobile phone what better way than to bring an application that provides security to the people through just a single touch on their phone. The service can be accessed by anyone who has a symbian-based mobile phone. The user will have to download the application onto the handset. GPRS connectivity is not required since it is based on the SMS platform." The service was launched here on Tuesday on a pilot basis. The service will be made available in other cities soon on a subscription basis; the rate is yet to be decided. "This can be very useful, especially for women who have to put up with eve-teasing and more serious offences with no help around. With this application, an SoS alert will be sent to their parents or any contacts that they choose instantly," Mr Dhaul said. To back up the SMS-based alert system, the company will also set up a contact centre wherein those who have been alerted by any user can call in and find more details. Similar applications have been launched in other countries, including the UK and Japa To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
