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# Mobile Safety Wearables
The 'HelpyHero' Personal Safety Device Records Footage and Requests Help

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-01 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-device
References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/helpyhero-personal-safety-device/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/helpyhero-personal-safety-device-security-smart)

The 'HelpyHero' is a personal safety device that can be used by a wide array of people to provide enhanced peace of mind. The 'HelpyHero' can be worn on the wrist or attached to clothing in order to provide a way to call for help if you are in danger.

The 'HelpyHero' features a [panic button](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-emergency-alert-system) that can be pressed when you require help and will instantly connect you with someone who can do so. The 'HelpyHero' acts as a way to communicate with the person on the receiving end of the call to let them know exactly what's happening. Additionally, the 'HelpyHero' will also send out your [GPS coordinates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-alert) and start recording via the [incorporated camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seekr) to make the safety device ideal for those in a variety of different situations.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 40% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Enhanced Personal Safety:** The 'HelpyHero' personal safety device offers enhanced peace of mind and a way to call for help in dangerous situations.
- **Real-time Communication:** The 'HelpyHero' enables real-time communication with the person on the receiving end of a distress call, providing accurate information about the situation.
- **Integrated GPS and Camera:** The 'HelpyHero' incorporates GPS technology and a camera, allowing it to send out precise GPS coordinates and record footage during emergencies.

### Where This Applies

- **Personal Safety:** The 'HelpyHero' device disrupts the personal safety industry by offering a wearable solution that combines communication, GPS tracking, and recording capabilities.
- **Technology and Gadgets:** The 'HelpyHero' demonstrates a disruptive innovation in the technology and gadgets industry, providing a compact and functional device for personal safety.
- **Emergency Services:** The 'HelpyHero' presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the emergency services industry, enabling faster response times and better situational awareness.

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