Privoro Safecase User manual

SafeCaseTM User Manual
For use with iPhone® 7 and 8. Updated March 4, 2019
Table of Contents
Section 1: About Safecase 1
Safecase parts and accessories 2
Section 2: Setting up the SafeCase 3
Step 1: Removing iPhone accessories 3
Step 2: Pairing the SafeCase and Privoro app 3
Downloading/installing and
opening the Privoro app 3
Choosing app settings 4
Scanning the SafeCase QR code 5
Step 3: Inserting the iPhone into the SafeCase 6
Step 4: Powering on the SafeCase 6
Section 3: Managing anti-surveillance protections 7
Protected mode: for full protection 7
Unprotected mode: for phone calls
and audio/image capture 7
Raising/lowering the hood 7
Audio passthrough mode: for using Siri 8
Using the front button 8
Verifying audio masking 9
Section 4: Managing power 10
Powering on/o 10
Checking battery status 11
Via the SafeCase 11
Via the Privoro App 11
Charging 12
Section 5: Adjusting settings 12
Adjusting LED brightness 12
Turning wireless features on/o 12
Section 6: Removing the iPhone from the SafeCase 13
Appendix A: User interface summary 14
Appendix B: Technical specifications 14
Appendix C: Safety and handling 15
Appendix D: Recycling 15
Appendix E: Regulatory information 16
Section 1: About SafeCase
SafeCase is a first-of-its-kind mobile security
device. Designed as a convenient smartphone
case, SafeCase provides intelligent mobile
protections rooted in high-security hardware,
independent of the mobile device. The case also
has processing, sensing and communication
capabilities that serve as building blocks for
the development of additional features and
services, both via the SafeCase itself or through
hardware backpacks.
Integrated within the SafeCase itself are
anti-surveillance capabilities that actively
defend against the surreptitious hijacking of
the smartphone’s cameras and microphones.
A physical barrier prevents image capture by
blocking the cameras, while intelligent audio
masking prevents audio capture by jamming
each of the microphones with randomized noise.

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Micro USB port
Hood
Corner indicator
LEDs x 4
Front button
Tray
Base tray
Rear button
Battery status
LEDs
Hook cradles
Backpack
interface
Latch slot
The parts of the SafeCase (and their main
functions) are displayed in Figure 3.
Corner indicator LEDs
Indicate when anti-surveillance
protections are engaged and
disengaged.
Hood
Controls how anti-surveillance
protections are engaged and
disengaged.
Tray
Interior of SafeCase where
iPhone rests in place.
Front button
Enables audio passthrough when
using Siri with audio protections
engaged.
Base tray
Slides open/closed to enable
iPhone insertion/removal.
Micro USB port
For charging SafeCase via
charging cable.
Latch slot
Holds top of lock panel in place.
Backpack interface
Accommodates hardware
attachments.
Rear button
Controls power and battery status.
Battery status LEDs
Indicate battery charge level.
Hook cradles
Hold bottom of lock panel
in place.
SAFECASE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
The SafeCase
TM ships with two accessories:
1. A charging cable, which, when connected
to a power source, charges both the
SafeCase and iPhone (Figure 1), and
2. A lock panel, which attaches to the back of
SafeCase to ensures audio protections and
prevents the case from opening (Figure 2).
Figure 3: SafeCase parts (front and rear)
Figure 2: Lock panel
Figure 1: Two-in-one charging cable

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Section 2: Setting up the SafeCaseTM
STEP 1: REMOVING IPHONE ACCESSORIES
To begin setup, remove any protective cases or screen
protectors from your iPhone (Figure 4). Protective cases
and screen protectors may prevent your iPhone from
fitting into the case and may disrupt audio protections.
Figure 5: Tap the “Get” button
STEP 2: PAIRING THE SAFECASE AND PRIVORO APP
To enable audio masking verifications and firmware
updates, you’ll need to pair your SafeCase
to the Privoro app.
DOWNLOADING/INSTALLING AND OPENING THE
PRIVORO APP
On your iPhone, download the Privoro app from the App
Store using the following steps:
1. Open the App Store app on your iPhone.
2. In the App Store app, select the “Search” option,
enter Privoro in the search field and then tap the
“Search” key.
4. Once installed, open the Privoro app by tapping the
“Open” button (or by tapping the Privoro icon on
your home screen).
Once the app has been opened for the first time, a
setup assistant will display. Tap the Next button to
proceed (Figure 6).
Figure 4: Remove screen protectors
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3. Once the Privoro app is displayed, tap the
“Get” button to download and install (Figure 5).
You may be asked to enter your pin code or
finger print ID before downloading.
Get started.
Next
Follow the on-screen prompts to pair
your SafeCase.
For more information on setting up and
using your SafeCase, see the enclosed
Quick Start Guide.
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Figure 6: Tap the “Next” button

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Privoro uses your location to
facilitate device policy management.
Go anywhere.
Privoro uses notifications to provide
you with important information.
Stay aware.
Privoro uses your camera to pair
the Privoro app with your SafeCase.
Scan and pair.
Next
Grant Access.
We require permissions to ensure
SafeCase operability
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Privoro uses your location to
facilitate device policy management.
Go anywhere.
Privoro uses notifications to provide
you with important information.
Stay aware.
Privoro uses your camera to pair
the Privoro app with your SafeCase.
Scan and pair.
Next
Grant Access.
We require permissions to ensure
SafeCase operability
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CHOOSING APP SETTINGS
You will then be prompted to grant access to three
iPhone services: location (necessary for facilitating policy
management), notifications (necessary for receiving
administrative notifications) and camera (necessary for
scanning the case’s QR code as part of the SafeCase
TM/
app pairing process). You may change these settings at
any time from the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
• Location settings: First, tap the “Go anywhere” field
(Figure 7). When prompted to allow the app to
access your location, tap the “Always Allow” option
(Figure 8).
(Left) Figure 7: Tap the “Go anywhere” field
(Right) Figure 8: Tap the “Always Allow” option
Figure 13 : Tap the “Next” button
• Notification settings: Next, tap the “Stay aware” field
(Figure 9). When prompted to allow the app
to send you notifications, tap the “Allow” option
(Figure 10).
• Camera settings: Finally, tap the “Scan and pair” field
(Figure 11). When prompted to allow the app to access
your camera, tap the “OK” option (Figure 12).
Give your SafeCase
permissions.
Privoro uses your location to
facilitate device policy management.
Go anywhere.
Privoro uses notifications to provide
you with important information.
Stay aware.
Privoro uses your camera to pair
the Privoro app with your SafeCase.
Scan and pair.
Next
Give your Sa
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permissions.
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Always Allow
Dont Allow
Only While Using The App
Privoro uses your location to facilitate
device policy management.
Allow "Privoro" to access
your location.
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Privoro uses your location to
facilitate device policy management.
Go anywhere.
Privoro uses notifications to provide
you with important information.
Stay aware.
Privoro uses your camera to pair
the Privoro app with your SafeCase.
Scan and pair.
Next
Grant Access.
We require permissions to ensure
SafeCase operability
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(Left) Figure 9: Tap the “Stay aware” field (Right) Figure 10: Tap the “Allow” option
Give your SafeCase
permissions.
Privoro uses your location to
facilitate device policy management.
Go anywhere.
Privoro uses notifications to provide
you with important information.
Stay aware.
Privoro uses your camera to pair
the Privoro app with your SafeCase.
Scan and pair.
Next
G
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permissions.
Privoro uses notifications to
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AllowDont Allow
Privoro uses notifications to provide
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Allow "Privoro" to send you
push notifcations.
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Privoro uses your location to
facilitate device policy management.
Go anywhere.
Privoro uses notifications to provide
you with important information.
Stay aware.
Privoro uses your camera to pair
the Privoro app with your SafeCase.
Scan and pair.
Next
Grant Access.
We require permissions to ensure
SafeCase operability
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(Left) Figure 11: Tap the “Scan and pair” field
(Right) Figure 12: Tap the “OK” option
Give your SafeCase
permissions.
Privoro uses your location to
facilitate device policy management.
Go anywhere.
Privoro uses notifications to provide
you with important information.
Stay aware.
Privoro uses your camera to pair
the Privoro app with your SafeCase.
Scan and pair.
Next
Give your Sa
f
eCase
permissions.
Privoro uses notifications to
p
rovide
y
ou with important information
.
S
ta
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aware
.
Privoro uses
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our camera to pair
the Privoro app with
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Privoro uses
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Go an
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AllowDont Allow
Privoro uses your camera to pair the
Privoro app with your SafeCase.
Allow "Privoro" to access
your camera.
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Once access has been granted, tap the “Next” button
(Figure 13).

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Successfully Paired
Continue your SafeCase setup - refer
to step 3 in your setup materials.
Done
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Successfully Paired
Continue your SafeCase setup - refer
to step 3 in your setup materials.
Done
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Figure 15: Confirmation message
Figure 16: Tap the “Done” button
SCANNING THE SAFECASE QR CODE
After choosing your app settings, a QR code scanner
will open within the app. Hold your iPhone’s rear-facing
camera over the QR code on the rear of the SafeCase
TM
until the code is centered within the guidelines on
the screen (Figure 14). Upon successful scanning,
you will receive a confirmation message that you
have successfully paired your SafeCase and app
(Figure 15).
Tap the “Done” button to close the setup assistant
(Figure 16) - opening the app’s My SafeCase (home)
screen - and then proceed to the steps below.
Figure 14: Scan the QR code on the rear of the SafeCase
Scan the QR code on the
back of your SafeCase.
Skip
Place the QR code inside area
to pair your SafeCase, or
select from a list.
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STEP 3: INSERTING THE IPHONE INTO THE SAFECASE
To insert your iPhone, the lock panel must be removed
from the rear of your SafeCaseTM. If the lock panel is
attached, follow the instructions for removing the lock
panel (see: Removing the lock panel).
Attempting to insert your iPhone with the lock panel
in place may damage both the SafeCase and phone.
Insert your iPhone into the SafeCase using the
following steps:
1. Slide the base tray open: Place your forefinger on
the inside center of the base tray and slide the
base tray open (Figure 17). Inserting your iPhone
without lowering the base tray may damage the
SafeCase and iPhone.
Figure 17: Slide the base tray open
Figure 18: Insert the iPhone into the tray
Figure 19: Push the base tray closed
2. Insert the iPhone into the tray: Place your iPhone
head-first into the tray and then rest the phone
into the case (Figure 18). Figure 20: Attach the lock panel
3. Push the base tray closed: Push up from the
bottom of the base tray until it fits tightly around
the bottom of your iPhone (Figure 19).
4. Attach the lock panel: Place the hooks at the
bottom of the lock panel into the hook cradles on
the rear of the SafeCase. Then press the top of the
lock panel into the SafeCase until the latch snaps
the panel into place (Figure 20).
STEP 4: POWERING ON THE SAFECASE
The SafeCase is in shipping mode when it arrives. To
power it on for the first time, connect the SafeCase
to a power source (charge-capable USB port or wall
charger) using the charging cable provided. The micro
USB split connects to the SafeCase and the USB-A
side connects to the power source (Figure 21). Once
powered on, both the corner indicator LEDs and
battery status LEDs will blink green five times.
Figure 21: Connect the SafeCase to a power source

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With the SafeCaseTM turned on and the hood in the
down position, anti-surveillance protections are
automatically engaged; this is the default mode,
known as protected mode. In addition to protected
mode, there are two additional modes: unprotected
mode (used when capturing images/audio and
placing/receiving phone calls) and audio passthrough
mode (for using Siri with protections still engaged).
PROTECTED MODE: FOR FULL PROTECTION
Protected mode is the default anti-surveillance mode.
In this state:
• The audio masking and camera blocking
features are engaged.
• The case’s hood is down.
• The corner indicator LEDs pulse green
every 10 seconds.
It is normal to hear a soft white noise coming from
the SafeCase when in protected mode, a result of
the audio masking adapting to the noise level in the
environment surrounding the SafeCase/iPhone. While
in protected mode, most phone features – including
apps, videos, emails, music and text messages – can
still be accessed.
UNPROTECTED MODE: FOR PHONE CALLS AND
AUDIO/IMAGE CAPTURE
Temporarily changing to unprotected mode is
necessary for capturing images/audio and placing/
receiving phone calls. In this state:
• The intelligent audio masking and camera blocking
features are disengaged.
• The case’s hood is up.
• The corner indicator LEDs pulse red every 10 seconds.
Section 3: Managing anti-surveillance protections
RAISING/LOWERING THE HOOD
Raising the hood must take place before capturing
images/audio; otherwise, the recorded photos, videos
and audio will be indecipherable. Similarly, raising the
hood must take place before placing/receiving a phone
call; otherwise, the other participant(s) in the call will
not be able to understand what you’re saying.
To raise the case’s hood (and change to unprotected
mode), place your thumb and forefinger on the silver
trim on each side and gently pull upward (Figure 22).
To lower the hood (and change back to protected
mode) after the call/capture, gently press the top of
the hood down (Figure 23).
(Left) Figure 22: Gently pull the hood upward to raise
(Right) Figure 23: Press down on the hood to lower

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USING THE FRONT BUTTON
Using the front button must take place before talking
to Siri (with the hood down); otherwise, Siri will not
be able to understand your wake words (“Hey Siri”),
questions, commands or responses.
To change to audio passthrough mode, press and hold
the front button (Figure 24). When finished, release the
button (and change back to protected mode).
AUDIO PASSTHROUGH MODE: FOR USING SIRI
Temporarily changing to audio passthrough mode is
necessary for using Siri. In this state:
• The intelligent audio masking feature is disengaged
(while the camera blocking feature remains engaged).
• The case’s front button is pressed.
• The hood is down.
• The corner indicator LEDs blink red.
Figure 24: Press and hold the front button

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Verification
REAR MICFRONT MICBOTTOM MIC
00:00:00
Start Recording
AboutHelpMy SafeCase Verification
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Figure 27: Select the microphone to test
and tap the “Start Recording” button
My SafeCase
AboutHelpMy SafeCaseVe rifications
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Pairing Status
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(Left) Figure 25: Tap the “Verification” icon
(Right) Figure 26: Tap the “OK” option
VERIFYING AUDIO MASKING
From the Privoro app, you can verify that audio
masking is functioning for each of your iPhone’s
microphones while in protected mode. In the app,
tap the “Verification” icon to open the Verification
screen (Figure 25).
In the Verification screen:
1. If not already selected, tap the option for the
microphone you’d like to test (“Back Mic”,
“Front Mic” or “Bottom Mic”), and then tap the
“Start Recording” button (Figure 27).
2. Look at the audio waveform captured on the screen
to confirm that it does not react to the surrounding
noise (Figure 28). If necessary, introduce noise into
your environment by speaking or making other
sounds. If the waveform doesn’t react to noise,
the audio masking is functioning correctly.
a. If desired, you may raise the hood (see: Raising/
lowering the hood) – disengaging audio masking
– to confirm that the audio waveform reacts
to the surrounding noise while in unprotected
mode. When finished, lower the hood.
Verification
REAR MICFRONT MICBOTTOM MIC
00:00:33
Stop Recording
AboutHelpMy SafeCase Verification
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Figure 28: Look at the audio waveform
Verification
REAR MICFRONT MICBOTTOM MIC
00:00:33
Stop Recording
AboutHelpMy SafeCase Verification
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Figure 29: Tap the “Stop Recording” button
3. When finished recording, tap the “Stop Recording”
button (Figure 29).
If using the Verification screen for the first time, you
will be prompted to allow the app to access your
iPhone’s microphones, which is necessary for verifying
audio masking. Tap the “OK” option (Figure 26).
Verification
REAR MICFRONT MICBOTTOM MIC
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Figure 31: Press and hold the rear button for three seconds
To listen to the recording, tap the playback icon
(Figure 30). Audio captured when the hood is
down should be masked by randomized noise.
Section 4: Managing power
POWERING ON/OFF
To power o the SafeCaseTM, press and hold the rear
button for three seconds, until the LEDs start blinking
(Figure 31). During the power-down cycle, both the
corner indicator LEDs and battery status LEDs will blink
green five times.
Similarly, to power on the SafeCase, press and hold
the rear button for three seconds, until the LEDs start
blinking. During the power-on cycle, both the corner
indicator LEDs and battery status LEDs will blink green
five times. Once powered on, the corner indicator LEDs
will pulse green (to indicate protected mode) or red (to
indicate unprotected mode).
Verification
REAR MICFRONT MICBOTTOM MIC
00:03:33
Start a New Recording
AboutHelpMy SafeCaseVerification
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Figure 30: Tap the playback icon
You may repeat the above steps for your iPhone’s
other microphones.