Safe Selfie

In this paper, we discuss the importance and proof of concept for a picture-taking app that will remind the user of their surroundings. The background to this issue is that several people die a year because they are in a situation unsafe for taking pictures, but are too preoccupied with their phone to realise the danger. This application will take many factors into consideration, including user velocity, local emergency contact information, and geological hazards to warn the user of safety issues. The goal of this application is to reduce the amount of accidental injuries or deaths related to taking pictures in unsafe areas.