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Keeping Tabs on Your Kids With Bluetooth |
axxxr
Joined: Mar 21, 2003
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From: Londinium
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Parents of young children may be very interested in this development coming out of Denmark that uses Bluetooth technology to keep an eye on your kids, especially in areas where large groups of people gather.
Tivoli Gardens has introduced a Bluetooth surveillance system for parents with small children. The Child Spotter Service is based on Bluetooth wristbands developed by Danish company Bluetags and 63 access points manufactured by another Danish outfit, Blip Systems.
Parents can buy a armlet for their child for DKK 20 (about $3). Should a child wander off, they merely have to send a SMS requesting information on the particular tag. Shortly thereafter they receive a message back specifying the location of the child’s nearest Bluetooth receiver. The access points can pinpoint the location down to 20 metres.
http://www.bluetags.com/
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rencomp
Joined: May 08, 2003
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From: Netherlands
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its a idea but this will only work in a local location (like shopping centers ect...) i can't see the use of it while outside in the city...Just keep an eye on your kids  |
Aussie Blue Boy
Joined: Aug 17, 2003
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From: Melbourne, DownUnder
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An alternative approach would be simpy to have the wristband's lack of BT connection trigger an alert in the parent's monitor.
That way when the kid wanders out of BT range - 10m would work well in this case - the alarm goes off.
And you could use it anywhere.
(but I agree, kids SHOULD be watched regardless)
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Posted: 2004-04-18 16:21
