Sparsha Note – Project Synopsis for MANAK Inspire Award
Tagline: "Sparsha Note – Touching Lives, Securing Futures"
Problem
Visually impaired individuals and elderly people face significant challenges in:
Identifying currency accurately during transactions.
Avoiding counterfeit notes.
Seeking immediate help in emergencies.
Monitoring health in daily life.
Existing solutions are often either too expensive, too limited, or not portable, leaving a large population
without reliable financial, safety, and health tools.
Solution
Sparsha Note is a multi-tier accessibility and safety kit that combines currency identification, personal
safety, and health monitoring in wallet-sized or wearable formats.
It is designed for all income groups through three versions:
1. Drishti (Mechanical Kit)
Purpose: Affordable option for economically weaker sections.
Features:
o Tactile grooves, patterns, and size alignment for identifying currency notes.
o Optional iRupee Stamper for tactile currency denomination marking (extra cost).
Advantages:
o Purely mechanical – no electricity required.
o Extremely durable and weather-resistant.
o Wallet/pocket-sized for everyday carry.
Target Audience: Rural and low-income users.
2. iRupee (Electronic Standard Version)
Purpose: Combines smart technology with affordability for middle-income users.
Features:
o Currency Recognition: Scans and announces denomination via speaker, wired earphones, or
wireless earbuds.
o Mechanical Backup: Integrated Drishti for battery-free use.
o Emergency Button: Press and hold for 5+ seconds to send GPS location and alerts to
family/police.
o GPS Tracking: Locate device or user in emergencies.
o Counterfeit Detection: Instant alert for fake notes.
o Offline Mode: Logs transactions without internet, syncs later.
o Sharing & Integration: Export expense logs to Excel, WhatsApp or Google Drive
o Integrated Sparsha Note App for mobile devices:
Digital currency record keeping.
Voice-based transaction logging.
Expense tracking with audio prompts.
Secure cloud backup of data.
Community assistance features for lost items or emergencies.
Target Audience: Middle-income users.
3. iRupee Pro (Premium Version)
Purpose: A complete wearable + portable smart safety companion.
Features (All iRupee features plus):
o Convertible Mode: Use as pocket device or smartwatch with detachable wristband and 8-
braille screen.
o Health Monitoring: Tracks heart rate (BPM), oxygen saturation (O₂), and blood pressure
(BP).
o Automatic Ambulance Call: In critical health emergencies.
o Continuous GPS Tracking: Share location in real time.
o Convertible Earphones: Switch between wired and wireless modes.
o Integrated Drishti: No need for separate tools.
o Premium Build: Water-resistant, durable materials.
Target Audience: High-income users seeking advanced safety and health features.
Innovation
Multi-version strategy to serve all income levels.
Long-press emergency trigger to discreetly send help alerts.
2-in-1 Convertible Earphones for accessibility in any environment.
Health + Safety + Finance integration in a single device.
Wearable or pocket-sized form for maximum portability.
Future Scope
Integration with UPI payment systems for digital transactions.
AI-based voice assistant for surroundings detection.
Regional language voice output for inclusivity.
Automatic health data sync with hospitals or emergency responders.
Benefits
Empowers users with financial independence.
Improves personal safety with instant, discreet alerts.
Adds preventive health monitoring in the Pro version.
Provides affordable accessibility to rural and low-income groups.
Portable and discreet for daily use.
Implementation Plan
Phase 1 – Prototype Development:
Create Drishti, iRupee, and iRupee Pro working models.
Phase 2 – Testing & Feedback:
Conduct trials in blind schools, elderly homes, and rural areas.
Phase 3 – Manufacturing & Distribution:
Partner with NGOs and government welfare programs for Drishti distribution.
Launch Sparsha Note in both retail and online markets as a startup.
Required Components
For Drishti (Mechanical):
Durable plastic or metal casing
Precision tactile groove patterns
Size alignment slots
Optional mechanical stamping tool
For iRupee (Electronic):
Currency scanner sensor module
Microcontroller board
Mini speaker
Wired & wireless earphone support module (Bluetooth)
GPS module
Rechargeable battery
Counterfeit detection sensor
Push-button for SOS alert
Data storage and offline logging module
For iRupee Pro (Premium):
All iRupee components plus:
Wristband and wearable casing
Health monitoring sensors (Heart rate, BP, O₂)
Continuous GPS tracking module
Convertible wired/wireless earphones
Water-resistant protective housing
Eight braille screen