<p>Give a break to chilli powder and pepper sprays. Amrita Centre for Security has developed a new device to protect women from sexual offenders and other forms of violence.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Amrita Personal Safety System (APSS) is an inconspicuous, wearable and easy-to-operate electronic device that will help girls and women to trigger communication with family and police when in distress, Krishnashree Achuthan, Director of Kollam-based Amrita University’s Centre for Cyber Security Systems & Networks', said in a release.<br /><br />"The device will remain invisible to the offender and yet can easily be triggered by its user with multiple option to ensure stealthy and secure communication,” she said.<br /><br />The device also offers automated information to the nearest police station, hospitals and fire stations about the victim so that she can get immediate help, she said.<br /><br />The Amrita Centre for Cyber Security is making efforts to ensure that this device is securely lodged in an earring or a ring, she added.<br /><br />"We are designing it so that it can be affordable. The device will soon be equipped with technology that can videotape events," she said.<br /><br />A distinct feature of APSS is that it can function even in rural areas where the speed of communication is minimal. It can function indoors and outdoors with minimal power consumption.<br /><br />The device integrates more than 15 features pertaining to women’s safety and security. "Significantly, it can also be used as a safety device for mentally challenged people with many functionalities to quickly identify their whereabouts."<br /><br />The APSS prototype will be formally unveiled during 'Amritavarsham60' — the 60th birthday celebrations of spiritual and humanitarian leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, from September 26-27.<br /><br />She also is the Chancellor of Amrita University.</p>
<p>Give a break to chilli powder and pepper sprays. Amrita Centre for Security has developed a new device to protect women from sexual offenders and other forms of violence.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Amrita Personal Safety System (APSS) is an inconspicuous, wearable and easy-to-operate electronic device that will help girls and women to trigger communication with family and police when in distress, Krishnashree Achuthan, Director of Kollam-based Amrita University’s Centre for Cyber Security Systems & Networks', said in a release.<br /><br />"The device will remain invisible to the offender and yet can easily be triggered by its user with multiple option to ensure stealthy and secure communication,” she said.<br /><br />The device also offers automated information to the nearest police station, hospitals and fire stations about the victim so that she can get immediate help, she said.<br /><br />The Amrita Centre for Cyber Security is making efforts to ensure that this device is securely lodged in an earring or a ring, she added.<br /><br />"We are designing it so that it can be affordable. The device will soon be equipped with technology that can videotape events," she said.<br /><br />A distinct feature of APSS is that it can function even in rural areas where the speed of communication is minimal. It can function indoors and outdoors with minimal power consumption.<br /><br />The device integrates more than 15 features pertaining to women’s safety and security. "Significantly, it can also be used as a safety device for mentally challenged people with many functionalities to quickly identify their whereabouts."<br /><br />The APSS prototype will be formally unveiled during 'Amritavarsham60' — the 60th birthday celebrations of spiritual and humanitarian leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, from September 26-27.<br /><br />She also is the Chancellor of Amrita University.</p>