Proposed idea using public data
‘Auto send in emergencies’ using sensors and GPS in smart phones
Help prevent crimes against women and elderly
[December 11, 2015]
<Students of the Department of Mobile Information and Communication Engineering Team awarded at the 'Idea Contest-Create with Public Data'>
(from left to right - Jang Jung-hyeon, Choi Bong-joon, Kim Dong-geun)
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YU (President Noh Seok-kyun) students were awarded at an idea contest recently by proposing a 'crime prevention app' using public data.
At the '1st Idea Contest - Create with Public Data in Daegu' held by Daegu City, the 23 year-old trio team 'Superman is Back' of Kim Dong-geun, Jang Jung-hyeon and Choi Bong-joon, all juniors in the Department of Mobile Information and Communication Engineering, took second place.
This contest was held to promote public information-based startups through creative ideas using public data and finding new business models. Their idea is receiving high attention since there are many cases in which various public data possessed by the government or public institutes are being used as various items.
The 'Superman is Back' team came up with a smart phone app that can promptly react to sudden emergencies through a simple motion or signal sound. When the user faces an emergency, it is possible to quickly make a report using location information of security-related agencies such as police stations using sensors and GPS in smart phones. When the smart phone sensor recognizes shaking or certain sounds, a text message is sent to the police, relevant institutes, or friends and family containing personal information such as location.
Jang Jung-hyeon said, "When the user faces an emergency situation in a dark alley or other places without people around to help, it is possible to simultaneously send the current location or user information with a simple hand signal or shouting out a short word," and added, "It is a very simple idea and it can be configured with the current technology."
Team leader of 'Superman is Back' Kim Dong-geun said, "It will be useful for women, the elderly, or young children who are relatively more exposed to crime." He added, "It started off with just a small idea, but I hope that it can be commercialized and help prevent crimes in society."
