According to Gallup, 37% of American adults are afraid of walking alone at night near where they live. Nearly half of all women say they do not feel safe walking alone at night. Defens is a digitized version of a personal safety alarm, providing security at the touch of a button.
There are three main features of the app, which can be used when in a dangerous or unsafe situation. First is the personal safety alarm, which will activate a loud noise to attract the attention of bystanders and deter attackers. Second is the simulated conversation, in which the user can listen to a phone conversation and follow along, acting as if they are occupied so as to avoid uncomfortable situations. Lastly is the self-defense resource page, which the user can visit to learn more about personal defense tactics.
Location service and emergency call options will be available in version 2.0.
There are three main features of the app, which can be used when in a dangerous or unsafe situation. First is the personal safety alarm, which will activate a loud noise to attract the attention of bystanders and deter attackers. Second is the simulated conversation, in which the user can listen to a phone conversation and follow along, acting as if they are occupied so as to avoid uncomfortable situations. Lastly is the self-defense resource page, which the user can visit to learn more about personal defense tactics.
Location service and emergency call options will be available in version 2.0.
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