HelpID Android

An Android SOS and emergency profile app using QR and NFC for faster responder access.

Overview

HelpID Android is a safety-tech project that lets users prepare emergency information that can be accessed quickly through QR and NFC flows. The goal is to make critical medical context easier to reach when every second matters.

Live Demo

https://helper-id.vercel.app/

Highlights

• Emergency profile concept for critical health information
• QR and NFC based access patterns
• Android-first implementation in Kotlin
• Built for accessibility, speed, and real-world emergency scenarios
• Companion web presence for product discovery

Built For

• Emergency preparedness
• Healthcare and safety-tech prototyping
• Android portfolio work
• Open-source impact projects

Tech Stack

• Kotlin
• Android
• NFC workflows
• QR code emergency access
• Mobile-first product design

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/akyourowngames/HelpID-Android.git
cd HelpID-Android
Open the project in Android Studio
Let Gradle sync dependencies

Run Locally

Connect an Android device or start an emulator
Run the app from Android Studio

Project Structure

app/        Android application source
gradle/     Gradle wrapper and build support
build.gradle / settings.gradle  project configuration

Roadmap

• Add screenshots of onboarding and emergency card flows
• Document NFC testing requirements
• Add privacy and safety notes for medical data
• Publish release builds and changelog

Notes

• Medical and emergency apps should be reviewed carefully before real-world use.

Contributing

Contributions, ideas, and polish suggestions are welcome. Open an issue with a clear problem statement or create a focused pull request.

Author

Built by Krish. If this project helped you or sparked an idea, consider starring the repo.