HaloGuard

• Platform Compatibility: Develop a seamless application compatible with iOS, Android, and Wear OS.
• Emergency Notifications: Enable users to trigger SOS alerts to designated guardians.
• Real-Time Location Sharing: Implement a feature to provide accurate and continuous location updates.
• Heart Rate Monitoring: Integrate functionality to monitor and transmit the user’s heart rate to guardians.
• Audio Recording: Enable recording and transmission of ambient audio during an emergency.
• Real-Time Chat: Facilitate immediate communication between users and their guardians.
• Continuous Location Tracking: Enable continuous tracking to ensure the user’s movement is monitored in case of an emergency.

Phase 1: Research and Planning 

• Conducted in-depth research on existing SOS applications and user preferences. 

• Defined user personas and scenarios to tailor the application’s functionality. 
• Created a comprehensive project plan outlining milestones, timelines, and resource allocation. 

Phase 2: Development 

Platform-Specific Development: 

• Utilized Dart/Flutter for iOS development and Android development. 
• Employed Swift/Kotlin, XCode and Android Studio for extend native development. 
• Leveraged Google’s Wear OS development tools for smartwatch compatibility. 

Integrated Real-Time Location Services: 

• Utilized GPS and network triangulation for precise location tracking. 

Heart Rate Monitoring Integration: 

• Utilized wearable sensors to capture and transmit heart rate data. 

Audio Recording and Transmission: 

• Developed functionality to record ambient audio and send it in real-time during emergencies. 

Real-Time Chat Feature: 

• Implemented a chat module using Firebase real-time database solution. 

Continuous Location Tracking: 

• Utilized background services to ensure ongoing location monitoring. 

Phase 3: Testing and Deployment 

• Conducted rigorous testing across multiple devices and platforms for functionality, usability, and security. 
• Addressed any identified bugs, glitches, or performance issues. 
• Deployed the application on respective app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) after approvals. 

• Successful development and deployment of the SOS application across iOS, Android, and Wear OS platforms. 
• Positive user feedback regarding the application’s ease of use, reliability, and effectiveness in emergency situations. 
• Improved safety and peace of mind for users and their designated guardians. 
• Continued iteration and updates to enhance features and address user feedback. 

The development of the HaloGuard SOS application for multiple platforms proved to be a crucial step in empowering individuals in distressing situations. The integration of real-time location tracking, heart rate monitoring, audio recording, and instant chat features ensured prompt and effective communication between users and their guardians, enhancing personal safety and security.