LocationGuard

A built-in app on your mobile device that sends your location and a call to a 911 operator or police when a user is unable to do so themselves.

 The problem I am trying to solve is reducing the steps of the process it takes for an injured or endangered person to swiftly contact emergency assistance anywhere across the world. An event during the beginning of the pandemic reminded me of the imminent repercussions of not being able to request help needed in an emergency. When I was 12 years old my Dad got into an accident where he fell, started bleeding from his head and ended up unconscious. While he was unconscious, I ran to grab his phone and call 911. I was flustered and unable to tell the 911 operator our current location. This was a struggle point and really could have been the make or breakpoint on my Dad's recovery. Luckily, a man driving by helped me find my location and tell 911 the information. The man driving by was a very lucky occurrence for me and my Dad as he is now fine and well, however, others might not be so lucky in emergency situations: People might not know where they are, which creates unnecessary time for the person in danger and/or hurt from getting help as quick as possible and saving their life.

Millions of individuals in America and across the world have experienced such a situation as mine because emergencies render them unable to exercise their usual bodily privileges. The situation awakened me to the concept of how important safety is and how active we as a global community have to be at combating ableism, even if passive. With my business idea, Location Guard, you can be anywhere here at any time and know that you can relay the information of your location and problem at any time with both automatic and optimal signaling from your mobile device. This proposed technology can save crucial minutes to help save millions of lives.

My solution, LocationGuard, is a built-in phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, and general technology application that scans and reports irregular biometric shifts in the user to report to emergency services automatically. If someone experiences blunt force trauma or collapses for example, the technology could report the change and send out a message to authorities or emergency services that a drastic change has occurred. Users can set the settings with voice speaking or touching options to set the levels to which may be cause for alarm. The built-in application would also be able to track history of the individuals’ registered biometrics, providing reports of days, weeks, and even months of activities and suggested habits given the reports. The technology used would be laser technology for scanning individuals, AI technology for scanning, retaining and sending reports to other data systems, and the host for this technology would have to be technology (like a laptop, table or phone) that can process laser technology, emailing/text capabilities, and miniscule AI learning.

LocationGuard serves those who are long-term disabled, especially those disabled with motor functions, those affected by car accidents, and those individuals (like women) having to travel in public by walking or commuting in places where their lives can be endangered. LocationGuard helps individuals in need be represented as their advocate and record when under these stressful situations that can occur daily.

My team and I are well positioned and ready to help improve and solve this problem. My personal experience gives me great motivation and I have always been ready to create something that helps others. I love to do something with passion and it motivates me. In addition to this, my team and I have experience in knowledge of sales marketing and branding that we have used in previous ventures.

Statistical analysis is important when doing research for one’s product. In coordination with one of our business partners and sponsors, Valentino’s Workshop, we have done both qualitative and quantitative surveys in low-income communities, asking individuals in these local communities their opinions on not receiving emergency services in a timely or readily available manner. We have taken our data into consideration and development of our product to accommodate the average time-response desires of the communities we surveyed. 

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Our current business model and marketing strategy is targeting specific groups of people who may have a high need for the app's features. Like, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, who may find it difficult to communicate in emergency situations. People who are active may also have a need for this app because as people go outside to exercise there could always be a chance of an accident. Travelers could also have a use for this in foreign areas of the world, where they have a chance not become lost and need assistance.

Currently (Ben) works a part time job and is a entrepreneur who sells shoes, goes sells water on sunny days, and does a lot of different gigs. (Justin) Is currently in high school and is an honor roll student who hopes to go to Stony Brook for medical school. (Ben) is still in middle school and hopes to go to and Ivy league school to learn business. We believe in time that we will have a steady income to support and fund our project. We also hope to find other investments not only MIT solv[ED].