A discreet app lets users send alerts via taps, inspired by Morse code, without touching their phone or speaking.
App uses taps to send alerts
An app called GoSafeMorse allows users to send an alert by tapping on a surface near their phone, without touching the device or speaking. This feature is designed to help people in dangerous situations discreetly warn their loved ones.Technology inspired by Morse code
The app uses a system based on the sound of taps, with rhythms chosen by the user and inspired by Morse code. The user must first activate the monitoring feature within the app, after which the system can detect the chosen tapping pattern.User-defined tapping patterns
Users can create their own unique tapping sequences and combinations. Once the gesture is performed, the system activates and sends an alert. The phone can remain in a bag or pocket with the screen off, making the feature discreet and easy to use in various situations.Not a replacement for emergency services
GoSafeMorse does not replace traditional emergency numbers like 17 or 15. Instead, the app allows users to register up to five trusted contacts who receive a link to track the user’s location and listen to ambient sounds in real time.Alerts require network connection
The app processes the tapping gesture locally on the phone, without using artificial intelligence or connecting to a server. This means the system can detect the taps even in airplane mode, but it still needs a network connection to send the alert to the user's contacts.No pre-alert data is recorded
According to GoSafeMorse, the app does not record or send any sound before an alert is triggered. This ensures user privacy and minimizes the risk of unintended data collection.
