Date Rape Drug Detector.

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Date rape drugs are often the substance of choice for perpetrators of sexual assaults, the effects of which leave the victim unable to defend themselves, not able to remember any of the events that ensued and ? worse ? not able to recall details of their attacker. In an effort to help people avoid such despicable acts, a group of designers has produced a miniature reusable electronic device that they claim will determine if a drink has been spiked.

The Personal Drink Identifier ? or pd.id for short ? is claimed by its creators to incorporate the same technology used by drug enforcement agencies, such as the US DEA, but re-engineered in a way that makes such technology more affordable and easier to use.

Designed to be reusable and discrete, the creators of the pd.id also claim that it easily identifies if someone has drugged a drink by simply dipping it into the suspect beverage for a few seconds. A LED will light up to confirm the presence of drugs known to be date rape substances.

In addition, when paired with a smartphone via the pd.id app, the inventors also claim that the device is able to alert the user remotely and ? in some cases ? actually identify the drug used to spike the drink in question by accessing a database of drink profiles.

Currently at the product design stage, the pd.id is being designed to use a rechargeable lithium-on battery, with a charge predicted to last between 30 to 40 uses. When the battery does run low, the LEDs on the pd.id will flash to alert the user, whilst the pd.id app on a connected smartphone will also notify of battery status as well. The creators claim that the device will be compatible with iPhone versions 4 and 5, newer Android phones, and the Blackberry 10.

Unlike other date rape drug detectors that use disposable straws or glasses with indicators built in, the pd.id is designed to be reusable time and again by using light, temperature and an electric current to analyze the liquid in question.

And, though it is not an excuse for a lack of vigilance in leaving drinks unattended in public places, such devices will hopefully form part of a growing arsenal of social protection measures being developed that may help people protect themselves against those who would perpetrate such heinous acts.

The pd.id is in development and the device is set for retail launch in April 2015 for around US$100 if everything goes to plan.

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Vive aims to help avoid alcohol-fueled social dangers

http://vimeo.com/89661530

Like a lot of us, young people like to party. But being under the influence of alcohol in an unfamiliar environment or in crowds of strangers can reduce their ability to protect themselves or make safe choices, particularly when they become separated from their friends. In an attempt to reduce the danger, a group of University of Washington students have designed a smart wearable that automatically alerts friends if something may be wrong.

Winner of "Best Product Concept" winner at the Microsoft Research Faculty Summit Design Expo 2014, the Vive project is designed by young people for young people. Borne from discussions with SARVA (Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Activists) at the University of Washington, the project team had its assumptions confirmed that alcohol consumption is the largest contributor to sexual assaults of college students. As a result, the team?s aim was to come up with a way to intervene in hazardous, alcohol-charged social situations to help keep young people safe, but without introducing onerous restraints that might reduce their social enjoyment.

The Vive concept envisions a wearable band or bracelet that contains a transdermal alcohol sensor along with a monitor for dehydration, and a gyroscope and accelerometer to sense unusual changes in the wearer?s motion (for example, if the wearer passes out). As such, unlike other alert wearables, Vive does not need the wearer to press any buttons for help.

The group also imagines that Bluetooth would be used to connect Vive to paired smartphones, and to other bands in a social group. In addition, the designers picture that connected smartphones using GPS and Wi-Fi triangulation could help provide the location of friends in need if an alert situation arises, such as when dehydration or alcohol are at dangerous levels.

The Vive is also envisioned to keep friends connected directly band to band (a proposed feature is the tapping together of bracelets to create a wireless connection) without the need for a smartphone or other device. The Vive is planned to inconspicuously prompt wearers to check in periodically by vibrating every so often. Clasping the band briefly lets other Vive wearers in the group know that all is well. If the wearer is unable or chooses not to acknowledge the prompt within a certain time, the friends are alerted.

The team behind Vive want to see its project come to fruition on the commercial market, and propose eventually launching it at events that involve alcohol where wristbands are already an accepted and common accessory, such as at music festivals and raves.

No announcement has yet been made as to when a prototype may be available, or a proposed price should it ever reach the market.

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