The 'Companion' App Tells Loved Ones When You're Safe and When You're Not
Gurveer Brah — August 21, 2015 — Social Good
References: companionapp.io & designtaxi
It's a sad reality that even walking home can be unsafe, but this personal safety app lets your loved ones keep track of your security.
The 'Companion' app "lets your loved ones virtually walk you home." It's an unfortunate truth that it can be dangerous walking home and that can be especially true for women. There is a wide variety of people who can use this app, from students to people who have to walk home from work and it can be applicable for people of any age.
The app is simple; you plug in your destination, add your companion (of which there can be multiple) and the app will calibrate travel time. If there are instances where you feel unsafe, you can reach out to your companions or the local police with just a tap and if you cannot notify your companions when you are in trouble, the app will do it for you.
The 'Companion' app "lets your loved ones virtually walk you home." It's an unfortunate truth that it can be dangerous walking home and that can be especially true for women. There is a wide variety of people who can use this app, from students to people who have to walk home from work and it can be applicable for people of any age.
The app is simple; you plug in your destination, add your companion (of which there can be multiple) and the app will calibrate travel time. If there are instances where you feel unsafe, you can reach out to your companions or the local police with just a tap and if you cannot notify your companions when you are in trouble, the app will do it for you.
Trend Themes
1. Personal Safety Apps - The market for personal safety apps is rapidly expanding, providing a variety of safety solutions for individuals on the go.
2. Virtual Companionship - Apps like 'Companion' provide a new form of virtual companionship, offering a sense of safety and security to users.
3. Emergency Notification Technology - The use of technology for immediate emergency notifications has the potential to become a major trend in personal safety.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - There is a growing opportunity for technology companies to create innovative personal safety apps and devices.
2. Education - Schools and universities may be able to leverage personal safety apps to enhance on-campus safety measures.
3. Transportation - Ride-sharing companies and public transportation providers could integrate personal safety apps into their services to offer additional safety measures for riders.
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