Patent attributes
A handheld personal security device comprising a computer processor, at least one trigger switch, noise generator, wireless transceiver, a directional defensive mechanism, and an electronic camera having a field of view. The defensive mechanism projects at least one defensive agent along the field of view. This agent can be a chemical spray or high-voltage low-current electrical charge. The device is configured so that activation of the trigger switch automatically activates the at least one defensive mechanism and the electronic camera. The device processor is also configured, when triggered, to use this camera to obtain at least one image of the field of view, and use its wireless transceiver to wirelessly transmit this image to an external computerized device or 911 emergency call system. Further, when triggered, the security device is also configured to activate its noise generator, which can produce at least one sound with an intensity exceeding 100 decibels.
