Skyguard Mobile GPS
Instant downloadable personal protection on your BlackBerry, Windows Mobile or Symbian handset
From just £8 per month – easy download available today.
Skyguard Mobile is a downloadable software application for PDAs and mobile phones. Once installed, the software transforms a mobile or PDA into a fully functional personal safety device. It’s ideal for lone workers or other at risk individuals who don’t wish to carry a dedicated personal safety alarm.
Simply by pressing the alarm button on the user’s mobile/PDA, the software will send their GPS location and identity, as well as making a voice call, to our 24/7 Incident Management Centre (IMC). Action will be taken within seconds by Controllers to assess the incident and follow your emergency procedures.
The Skyguard Mobile GPS software has a range of useful features which turn your mobile phone or PDA into a fully functional personal safety device:
GPRS alarm transmission
The alarm is activated by holding the designated alarm button which will override the handset's keypad and PIN lock. On pressing the alarm button the user's GPS location and identity are transmitted via GPRS for cost-effectiveness to our Incident Management Centre, or via SMS as a backup if GPRS is not available.
Keypad lock override
The designated alarm button will override the handset's keypad lock, allowing the user to raise the alarm quickly and easily during any emergency situation.
Discrete signal vibration
Our software enables the handset to vibrate discreetly confirming when the alarm has been sent to and received by our IMC Controllers, without alerting an aggressor.
Highly sensitive two-way audio
On activating an alarm the software will automatically enable the handset's loudspeaker and microphone, allowing our Controllers to listen-in and talk to the user, if it's safe to do so.
Quick download and installation
The Skyguard Mobile GPS software is quickly and easily downloaded from our secure Download website, or ‘over-the-air’ directly onto your handset.
Comprehensive status screen
The software's status screen immediately shows the user exactly what the software is doing by just glancing at the screen. An up-to-date status of the GPS and GPRS connection is always available to view.
Voice Memo (Amber Alert)
This feature enables users to leave voice messages specific to their situation, such as who you are meeting and how long you expect to be. This may be useful if GPS is not available, such as when entering a building. The memo is then immediately available to Controllers if an alarm is activated.
Delayed Alarm
This feature allows the user to set up a delayed alarm or timer, and is configurable to 10, 20, 30 and 60 minutes. The alarm will be automatically raised unless the timer is cancelled by the user before it expires. This allows the user to discreetly raise an alarm without alerting an aggressor when going into a potentially dangerous situation.
Position reports
Position reports will record the user’s location at a specific date and time and can be sent at regular configurable intervals (the default is 30 minutes) or manually whenever needed. The user’s location can be viewed on an online map at Skyguard’s secure Customer Service Centre portal.
Automatic software start-up
When switching on the PDA or mobile phone the Skyguard Mobile software will automatically start up so the user does not need to remember to turn it on each time themselves. This feature can be enabled or disabled as required.
Help menu
Intuitive on-screen Help menu explains how to use the basic functions of the software. The software also comes with a comprehensive instruction manual to explain the more advanced features.
Customer Service Centre
Individual customer access to Skyguard’s online Customer Service Centre (CSC), enables the user or administrator to securely update and maintain their account details and personal information, in real-time 24/7. This means the information is immediately available to Controllers if the alarm is activated. The CSC also allows customers to create bespoke alarm escalation procedures depending on your requirements.
Recording
All calls and actions are digitally recorded on secure servers within our IMC, should they be needed as legal evidence. Skyguard’s audio recordings have led to numerous successful prosecutions.
Some features are dependent on the handset model used.
Technical Specifications
Click here to view the technical specifications of the MySOS personal safety device.
You can see how our service works or contact us to request a live demonstration of our MySOS personal alarms and service at a time and place convenient to you.