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Accused child killer's alibi busted thanks to GPS - Engadget

2007-08-17T13:06:00.000-07:00

GPSing the criminal instead of the child - exceptional story...
Accused child killer's alibi busted thanks to GPS - Engadget

Siemens - AySystem

2007-03-19T10:13:00.000-07:00

Siemens introducing a pretty smart new tracking gadget - AySystem.

The new device is using the GSM - "transcendent" cellular network, and the GPS technology to provide online individual tracking and monitoring. Basically the device is attached to the person who needs monitoring (patient, child, employee) and once a specific pre-defined treshold is reached the device will provide local and remote alarm. The treshold defined is not limited only to location (i.e. geo-fencing) but can be based on additional parameters such as motion, temperature, sound, etc.

One additional cool thing about AySystem is that it's Java based device which means that real geeks can program into it some more advanced behaviors.

When is it supposed to be out is still a mystery to us but we hope that pretty soon we'll find the AySystem on the carriers catalogs.

For more information read this Engadget article

Inventor Crafts

2007-03-12T13:07:00.000-07:00

Sayo Isaac Daniel designed new GPS enabled footwear. Well, you may ask, what's new?

O.k., you're right, we've seen these before but Daniel's addition is a special "toe alarm button" which can be activated seamlessly. Once the panic is on, the GPS device will transmit the endangered person's location to a pre-selected recipient.

For more information read this Skirisher article

mTrack

2007-02-19T13:19:00.000-08:00

mTrack markets the i-Kids, a low radiation mobile phone for pre-teens that enables parents to locate their children down to 20 metres at any time.

More info can be found at this 66mobile article or this biosmagazine site

GTX Corporation

2007-02-18T12:34:00.000-08:00

GTX Corporation unveils GPS-equipped Xplorer shoes.

Differently then previous GPS enabled footwear the GTX new model is really funky.

From the nervous parent point-of-view all you have to do is define a "safe" zone. Once your kid is out of that zone you will be SMSed about that.

For more information read this Engadget article
or read this Gizmodo article

Verizon

2007-02-18T11:58:00.000-08:00

Verizon launching new service called chaperon to be consumed by the owners of the GPS enabled LG Migo phone. Chaperon service monthly cost is $10-$15 (cheaper than Sprint's $19.95) and it will allow parents to have closer watch on their wandering children.

For more information read this Engadget article or this Gizmodo article

SECOM

2007-02-18T11:33:00.000-08:00

Japanese company manufactoring mobile security device for individuals and vehicles.
The COCO-SECOM device is combining GPS and cellular technologies to enable an individual tracking with an accuracy of 5-10 meters - fairly impressive.

Japanese authorities adopted the technology and enabled it in schools by building it into the kids outfits.

See below the SECOM diagram describing the product operation flow

more info on SECOM Site.

Sanyo

2007-02-18T10:06:00.000-08:00

Sanyo launching the A5520SA phone. Aside of the regular individual GPS locating capabilities it also enables very loud noise button and automatic emergency dial up in case the kid fills threatened.

More details in this Engadget article.

Japan

2007-02-18T09:55:00.000-08:00

Japanese government is spreading the RFID technology to secure individuals.

Read more in the This Engadget article.

Dandella

2007-02-18T08:46:00.000-08:00

At last some REALLY innovative locator gadget. Basically the Dandella designers think that all you need in order to find your way is a "magic" stick...

Their nit out-of-the-box thought as well as the implementation brought them the gold prize at the International Design Competition in Osaka 2006. Way to Go!

If you are wondering what's inside...

For more details check This.

KLIC

2007-02-17T12:40:00.000-08:00

New tracking technology?

Korea Location Information & Communications (KLIC) declared on launching a new device to allow individual location search. The device is using terrestrial location based service called 'mypol' currently activated on Seol metropolitan area.

Check Engadget article for more info.

Here we go...

2007-02-17T12:36:00.000-08:00

First post to the newly 2locate1 blog. The purpose of this blog is to enable all the latest news concerning locator devices, tracking softwares and location based services.

It will focus mainly on personal locators enabling security for children elderly people and pets. For additional information in this area please refer to the 2locate1 site

Enjoy!