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@article{195056,
        author = {Ms. Janhavi Diyewar and Ms. Neha Mungole and Ms. Archi Pawar and Ms. Achal Bhutmare and Mr. Mayur Pillewan},
        title = {Smart Footwear System for Personal Security and Emergency Alert},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {7438-7440},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195056},
        abstract = {The Smart Footwear System for Personal Security is designed as a wearable safety device integrated into footwear to provide immediate assistance during emergency situations. The system consists of a Node MCU as the main processing unit, a GPS module for location tracking, a VC02 voice module for voice-based command recognition and communication, an SOS push button, a taser-based self-defense mechanism, a rechargeable battery, and an ON/OFF control switch. All components are interconnected using a breadboard configuration to ensure proper functionality.
Personal safety has become a growing concern due to increasing incidents of sudden attacks and harassment. In many emergency situations, victims are unable to access their mobile phones or manually call for help. This delay in communication increases the risk and severity of the situation. Therefore, there is a need for a fast, wearable, and easily accessible security system that can operate without depending entirely on smartphones.
To address this issue, the proposed system provides dual activation mechanisms for emergency alerts. The user can either press the SOS button or speak a predefined voice command through the VC02 module. Upon activation, the system sends an alert message along with live GPS coordinates to specific emergency contacts such as parents or authorities. Additionally, a separate voice command is used to activate the taser mechanism for controlled self-defense.
The working method involves detecting input from either the SOS button or voice command, processing it through the Node MCU, acquiring real-time location data from the GPS module, and transmitting the alert message. The taser circuit converts 3.7V battery input into a higher voltage output to generate a controlled shock when activated intentionally through voice recognition.
The developed prototype successfully demonstrates reliable location tracking, effective emergency alert transmission, and controlled shock activation. The system provides a portable, cost-effective, and intelligent wearable safety solution that enhances personal protection and reduces emergency response time.},
        keywords = {IOT, Node MCU 8266, Smart Shoes, GPS, Twilio API, VC02, Taser Circuit.},
        month = {March},
        }