Emergencies can be scary, but Nimb provides vibration feedback to let you know that a message has gone out and help is on the way. Whether you’re in trouble, experiencing a health issue or being attacked, Nimb is there to call for help when you need it most.

 

 

 

When in trouble, press the button and hold it for three seconds — the message with your profile info and your location reaches your safety circles. Sending an alert message takes only three seconds. After that you can call 911 or other emergency service, if the situation allows you to do so.

 

Nimb will track your location in real-time and the response team will always know exactly where you are. Stay connected to your loved ones with Nimb, when using other devices for communication is not possible. 

 

 

When you use the Nimb mobile app, you’re free to choose and set up your safety circles however you like. You can set it up to alert only the emergency services, just your best friend, your entire family or people nearby — the power is in your hands.

 

 

 

 

We believe that society is ready to provide its members with peer-to-peer help even in extreme situations. Communities have a role to play in bringing better practices to different areas of life. Personal security shouldn’t be an exception.

You can join communities to help and empower people with similar values and views. If you belong to an organization, a movement or a team, now you are able to support your fellow associates, should they happen to be in urgent need.

We see Nimb as a movement towards safer environments, where people combine efforts to help someone in trouble, whether they are authorized officials, close ones, sympathetic neighbors or just passersby.

The key to a safer world is in your hands, literally.

 

 

Nimb helps to create a safer environment for yourself and those around you, from caregivers to health scares.

It can wash your parental anxiety away — you will always know if your kids need help. Your senior relatives can rely on Nimb if they have troubles using a cell phone or other devices.

Have a younger daughter or a sibling in college? You can both wear Nimb and know that you’ll never miss an alert from them. Whether you’re at the movies, napping or out for dinner, as long as you both wear Nimb rings and an alert goes out, your Nimb will vibrate to let you know that she or he needs help.

Doing extreme sports or like traveling? Nimb will become your most trusted companion. It works everywhere in the world where cellular networks function. Nimb will help you to explore new places or limits while feeling safe and secure.

If you have entrepreneurial ambitions and are running your own business, Nimb can protect your employees and valuable equipment.

If your health condition creates some limits for using traditional communication means, Nimb can provide you with an easy and reliable way to call for help.

We understand that the older you are, the more attention you might need. Many senior citizens feel uncomfortable about wearing panic buttons on their necks, as these devices draw unwelcome attention and make them feel old. Nimb is a stylish ring that is not only more convenient than the neck piece but also elegant. 

 

 

Nimb is very efficient in emergencies, but it’s cool, too. We played with colors and forms to come with a simple and polished design that you would totally like, whatever style you prefer: city chic, smart casual, luxury glam or health-gothic.

 

Nimb is beautiful and comfortable on your finger. The future shines on its metal moldings, and matt surface — Stealth Black and Classic White — complements your sense of taste. The ring is available in US ring sizes 4-12, you can wear it on any of your fingers!

 

 

Reliable performance of a safety ring is an absolute must — we took it very seriously and conducted hundreds of tests. We made sure that Nimb’s ergonomics is optimal and sending the signal is easy. Then we worked thoroughly to prevent accidental alerts, bringing this possibility to a feasible minimum. We tested the stability of Bluetooth signal, application responses, applied pressure of different force and duration to the button. It copes with shower rain and routine work around the house. We’ve taken the ring through almost every relevant testing to help our product live up to the promise.

 

 

Give the ring to your loved ones and wear one yourself, and you’ll always know when they need your help: your ring will vibrate if they press their panic button.

 

 

If you cannot reach your loved one, you can send a vibration signal to her or his ring to attract their attention.

 

 

With Nimb you are less likely to forget your phone in a taxi or a restaurant. The ring will vibrate as soon as the distance between the phone and the ring exceeds preset limit.

 

Not only does Nimb give you the chance to alert friends & family when you find yourself in an uncertain or threatening situation, it also offers an audio recording function that automatically collects evidence from your smartphone once the panic button has been pressed.

 

Your privacy means as much to us as it does to you. We want you to know that Nimb is not a tracking device. Your location and information will only be shared after you press the panic button. We make sure to keep your info private and secure. In case of an emergency, we have the ability to provide your info to response teams, but only to save your life.

 

 

 

We have been working tirelessly to improve the design for well over a year now. Not only is the design of the ring important to us, but we also gave a lot of thought to how Nimb can fit into your daily life. We want Nimb to be there for you when you need it most.

Eight incredibly intelligent engineers that comprise our technical team have an average of 10 years worth of experience in developing both consumer and non-consumer wearables. This team has previously developed products for Epson and LG. Our technical team also has extensive experience working with Chinese manufacturing companies.

We have selected only the most reliable parts, which can be easily mass produced. To make sure we deliver on time we have already started the negotiation process with factories in China and Taiwan. The device is a product of a rigorous development process: we are offering you the second version of the device, which has been vastly improved. For example, the ring size was decreased by 20% from the original version.

We care about reliability and usability. We are confident in the components we have selected. The button is located in such a way that it is intuitively easy to press in emergency situations. All the materials we used are hypoallergenic.

The engineering design is simple and very reliable. The battery provides a long work cycle. The vibration motor and light source provide feedback and allow not only to send but also to receive signals.

Our intellectual property is protected by eight utility and design patents, some of them currently pending.  

 

 

Our team has worked vigorously through more than 100 different designs of Nimb and asked more than 2,000 women to choose which they love the most. 

As of today, we have developed our second version of Nimb prototype and are currently working with several factories, getting ready to start mass production. This very design that you see in photos throughout the campaign page are, in fact, working prototypes, so the ring you receive will look just like it does in the photos!

 

Everything started when our founder Leo found out that his female friend had been attacked while walking down the street. She had her phone and a can of pepper spray in her purse, but no time to reach in and grab either one of them. The outcome is what you see now. We decided that this horrific experience would become more than a staggering statistic.

The Nimb team eventually met Kathy, who experienced a life threatening attack of her own.

In 2000, Kathy was violently attacked by a complete stranger and was on the brink of death. She suffered multiple stab wounds and lacerations in a safe neighborhood, just a few feet from the police station. Her saving grace wasn’t just her fight and drive to survive, but the call for help. Since then, she has been searching to find a way for others to have a voice when they’re in need of help.

When Kathy met the Nimb team, she was eager to join in. Not only is Kathy now our Communications Director, she has since then become an activist and one of the driving forces behind this project. Thus, the team empowered by personal experiences brought Nimb to life. To us, the journey to achieve personal security is just that, personal. With Nimb, everyone can feel safe in almost any situation. 

Nimb Inc. is a team of bright-eyed enthusiasts who have united to launch this campaign. Our team spans multiple disciplines including hardware, software, finance, marketing, communications and product design.

 

 

Leo, Nimb’s CEO and founder, previously started an online educational project that partnered with more than 50 famous actors. That company received grants from Google in AdWords advertising for its technology and unique ideas. At the same time Apple featured this mobile application on the main App Store banner for three weeks. Leo now devotes his undivided attention to Nimb’s development. You can reach him at leo@nimb.com.

 

Nick is Nimb’s CMO and founder with an entrepreneurial zeal that invariably defines his character. While still in college, he founded several online stores, chats and blogs. Nick currently owns a successful marketing agency. His major clients include Unilever, Ford, Heinz, BAYER, LVMH, and Philips. He also launched a mobile and social media game development studio, which achieved one of the highest rates of installs and has kept its reputation even after 7 years on the market. The total amount of game installations skyrocketed from 0 to 100,000,000 in just one year. If you’re interested in knowing his secret, just send him a message to nick@nimb.com.

 

Alex is our CTO and co-founder. He has over 10 years of experience in engineering and computer programming. As a college student, Alex created algorithms of human palm recognition, then developed algorithms of picture recognition for robotic hand control. He has taken part in commercial software creation as a senior developer and project lead. If you’re interested in knowing more about our technology, product design and app, just contact him at alex@nimb.com.

 

Kathy, our Communications Director and co-founder of Nimb. She had 1.5M twitter account followers. We could stop here, but there's a lot more about her that makes us absolutely sure that Nimb communications are in very skilled and talented hands. Kathy has twenty years of experience in public and investor relations. She developed communications strategies for major IPOs and M&As on emerging markets, contributed to GQ and Forbes as an interviewer and a columnist and has been cast in TV projects in Europe. For any media inquiries, you can contact her at kathy@nimb.com.

 

Honestly, we’re far beyond the chaos of a startup, while other teams may prove to be ineffective and unmatured. By attracting the best managers and directors, we are making Nimb the coolest wearable to complement your style and help you stay safe and protected on the go.

 

 

While we’ve been developing Nimb for quite some time now, we felt it was the right time to open it to the community to help receive feedback and raise the funds to get our project off the ground. We have the team to get the job done, now it’s up to you.

Your voices mean a lot to us, and we would love to hear your suggestions and personal stories. 

Please help us bring our product to life in order to save lives. Together, we can make it happen!

FAQ

• What are the materials of the ring?

  Nimb is made of high quality glossy metal and matt plastic. All the materials are hypoallergenic.

   

• Is Nimb waterproof?

  Currently, the ring is protected against dust and splashes of water. We are working to make it water and dust resistant according to the IP67 class of protection.

   

• Is there any warranty?

  We offer a one-year warranty for the ring. The warranty and replacement policy will be finalized after we choose out production facility.

   

• Who can be included in the pre-set list of alert receivers?

  Nimb users decide whom to alert in case of emergency. She or he manages the list of alert receivers in the application. The list can include relatives and friends, local authorities, law enforcement agencies, private security organizations and other receivers from different safety circles. The user can pre-set an option when the alert is available for passers by and/or members of communities who have our application installed and volunteered to provide help.

   

• How does the ring alert the police?

  Nimb user chooses whom to alert and sets the list of receivers. In the app settings she or he can activate the option to alert your emergency contacts. When you press the button on either the ring or the app, our system creates a robotic call option — the call goes to the nearest emergency dispatch center (the system makes a decision based on your GPS coordinates) and contains all crucial information about you: your name, gender and location. This message explains to the operator, that the call is automatic because you are in an emergency and you could't make a personal call.

   

• What if I press the button accidentally?

  It's nearly impossible to press the button by accident, because (1) we concealed it in the ring design and (2) you would have to keep pressing the button for three seconds to start the alert process. The ring starts vibrating immediately once you press the button, so you will definitely notice it and be able to stop pressing the button if sending an alert signal wasn’t your intention. Also, the system provides an additional 20 seconds to cancel the alert in the application if you press the button by mistake.

   

• Is there a subscription fee?

  Our alert system is very flexible. You can use our application for free to send and receive Nimb alerts. You can purchase the ring and use it without any subscription fee. Only if you choose to alert private security services, you may have to pay a subscription fee depending on such service and your location.

   

• Will Nimb work if my phone is dead?

  You need your smartphone operational with Bluetooth® on to send alerts from the ring. That said, we’re going to introduce the next generation of rings in about a year. The next generation will perform independently. We are working very hard to make sure that the new technology is stable before implementing it in such an important wearable device as a safety ring.

   

• Can I pair the ring to two smartphones?

  You can pair the ring only to one smartphone. Should you choose to, you can reconnect your ring to a different smartphone.

   

• What kind of notifications does the system send?

  It can be push notification in the app, text message, a call, an email or a vibration signal to the ring or a combination thereof.

   

• Do alert recipients also need a ring to receive alerts or do they only need to download the app?

  You do not need the ring on the receiving end. Your emergency contacts will get a push message in the app if they have downloaded the app and also receive an SMS with a link to our website, where they can get info similar to the one in the app: your location, your information card, chat to communicate with others who have responded, etc. However, if they do have a Nimb ring, the ring will vibrate when there is an emergency message coming in. Even if their phone is in a purse, or is otherwise not easily accessible, they won't miss your call for help.

   

• How I can be sure it doesn’t track my location all the time?

  Your privacy is our highest priority. We respect your right to privacy and treat your personal information with strict confidentiality. You profile information and location become available to your safety circles only after you send out an alert. You only activate the tracking feature by pressing the button for three seconds.

   

• Will you ship internationally?

  Nimb works everywhere in the world, as long as the ring is paired with a compatible smartphone that has an active cellular and data connection. We will be happy to ship Nimb to your location anywhere around the world.

   

• What is crowdsource security?

  Crowdsource security is a system where individuals are connected via Nimb devices and the app to provide help to those in trouble and in need of help. While we have a lot of faith in official law enforcement agencies we can add value to such services — by empowering communities to protect themselves.

   

• Do I have to wear Nimb on a certain finger?

  We have a wide range of sizes for your convenience — you can wear Nimb on any finger of your right or left hand.

   

• How long does the battery last?

  Nimb is functional for up to two weeks without recharging. The charger is included with your purchase of the device.

   

• Why did you decide to make a device as a ring?

  Only with the ring you can send an alert quickly and quietly, even if both of your hands’ movements are immobilized or restricted.

   

• Would an attacker take the ring off if he or she knows of the ring?

  To begin with, we view the wide exposure and adoption of our product as an advantage, because attackers tend to avoid those who protect themselves. We have all seen those signs "Protected by such and such" or even "Beware of dog". Moreover, it would be quite challenging to have your Nimb ring removed in under three seconds, the time you need to keep pressing the button and sending out an alert.

   

• What is the maximum operating distance between a smartphone and Nimb?

  We use Class 2 Bluetooth® module with a range of up to 100 feet/30 meters. The range of 100 feet/30 meters is the best achievable range under perfect conditions. In real life situations, the device usually provides a range of 15 to 30 feet/5 to 10 meters, and we prefer to provide you with actual factsand not create unrealistic expectations so that you can act accordingly. Since we are talking about emergencies where every second counts we recommend keeping your phone within 15 feet/5 meters from the ring, where the connection works well in most situations. You should also know that the range depends not only on the transmitterand the mobile phone which is receiving data, but also depends on weather, geographic and local conditions. 
  We are constantly working to improve Nimb's features and functionality. We plan to have the next version of the ring to be completely independent from smartphones. Until then, we are confident in the ring’s stable performance within the specified range and hope to provide our backers with the best available technical solution.