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@article{178990,
        author = {Akshay Kumar and P Mohammad Fayaz and M Lokesh Yadav and Joseph Michael Jerard V},
        title = {MONITORING TOOL FOR WOMEN'S SAFETY IN COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5359-5365},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178990},
        abstract = {In recent years, the issue of women's safety has become increasingly prominent across the globe. Despite advances in technology, women continue to face threats in public and private spaces, necessitating immediate access to emergency assistance. This project presents a low-cost, compact, and efficient women safety device built using Arduino Uno, designed to provide real-time location-based alerts during emergencies with the press of a button.
The core objective of this system is to enable quick and discreet communication of a user's real-time location to a trusted contact via SMS, especially during distressful situations. Upon pressing a push button integrated into the system, the device captures the user's current latitude and longitude using a GPS module (connected via serial communication). This data is then formatted into a Google Maps URL, making it user-friendly for the recipient. The message, which includes both the coordinates and the clickable location link, is sent to a predefined phone number using a GSM module (SIMGOO) through standard AT command sequences.
An I2C-based 16x2 LCD display provides user feedback at various stages of operation, such as showing startup messages, indicating GPS activity, and confirming that an emergency alert has been sent. The use of Tiny GPS++ allows precise parsing of GPS data, and Software Serial ensures that both the GSM and GPS modules can operate simultaneously with the Arduino Uno's limited serial communication ports.
This solution is highly scalable and modular, suitable for students, professionals, or individuals looking for an offline, mobile-free emergency alert system. It can function in low-networkareas, without the need for smartphones or internet access, making it ideal for use in rural or isolated locations. The simplicity of its interface—pressing just one button—makes it accessible for all age groups and physical capabilities.
In conclusion, this women safety system provides an effective response mechanism that is not only technically reliable but also user- friendly, with potential for real-world implementation and further development into wearable formats.},
        keywords = {women’s safety, Campus security, Gender equality, Sexual harassment prevention, Empowerment and Prevention, Anti-Harassment policies, Safety measures.},
        month = {May},
        }