Designing an IoT based Hand Bag for the Protection of Women

Crime has been a part of society since the advent of civilization. Hijacking, robbery, rape, and harassment are some of the common crimes worldwide. But the most heinous act of crime is a crime against women, gender-based violence. This study describes a smart handbag that will provide immediate protection by delivering an electric shock through the conductive fabric and capturing an image of the perpetrator after the victim presses the switch. Subsequently, an alert notification along with a captured image containing the precise location of the individual in distress will be transmitted to either the victim’s family members or the nearest police station. Concurrently, real-time video streaming will promptly commence on the designated server computer situated within the relevant investigative facility. The victim’s location has been transmitted to the emergency contacts by a SOS text. In this work, Raspberry Pi serves as the chosen microprocessor to execute the proposed tasks. The shock administered to the offender might place them at risk due to its effects. For a short while, the perpetrator may be threatened by this shock. This idea has the potential to reduce female indiscretion by preserving evidence of a violation and providing women with an immediate escape from any unwanted scenario.