The problem Impact SOS solves

The Problem It Solves
Impact SOS addresses the critical need for faster emergency response in road accidents. By instantly detecting crashes, it sends an SOS alert with your location to a registered contact, ensuring help arrives faster.

Immediate Alerts: Get help quickly with real-time notifications sent to your emergency contact.
Location Accuracy: Never worry about your location being lost during an emergency.
Crash Location Tracking: Helps authorities identify high-risk areas and improve road safety.
Impact SOS makes your journey safer by ensuring help is just a second away.

Challenges we ran into

Crash Detection Accuracy: Initially, the DeviceMotionEvent API triggered false alarms for minor bumps.

Solution: Fine-tuned motion thresholds and added sensor checks for more accurate crash detection.
Real-Time Location Fetching: Inconsistent location accuracy, especially in areas with poor connectivity.

Solution: Implemented fallback mechanisms with MapMyIndia API and location caching.
Socket.io Delays: Delays in real-time communication under heavy server load.

Solution: Optimized socket management and prioritized critical SOS alerts.
Data Security: Concerns over storing sensitive user and crash data.

Solution: Applied end-to-end encryption and ensured data privacy compliance.