Inspiration We often hear about situations where people are unable to quickly reach out for help during emergencies. Whether it’s a medical issue, unsafe surroundings, or sudden distress, delays in communication can make situations worse. We wanted to build a system that can act instantly when the user cannot.
What it does PulseGuard is a smart safety assistant that continuously monitors user activity and detects unusual patterns such as sudden inactivity, abnormal movement, or distress signals.
When a potential emergency is detected, the system: Sends instant alerts to emergency contacts Shares real-time location Provides a quick summary of the situation It also includes a manual SOS feature that allows users to trigger alerts immediately.
How we built it We built PulseGuard using a combination of mobile and web technologies. The system uses sensors and activity tracking to monitor user patterns. AI-based logic helps identify unusual behavior, while the backend handles alerts and communication. The frontend provides a simple interface for users to manage contacts and view alerts.
Challenges we ran into One major challenge was detecting emergencies accurately without causing false alarms. We had to carefully design thresholds and logic to ensure reliability. Another challenge was ensuring fast and reliable alert delivery.
What we learned We learned how to design real-time systems, work with activity-based data, and build solutions focused on user safety and reliability.
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