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PetFinder GPS device
If you are prone to misplacing your keys, cell phone, wallet, luggage, or other objects, fret no more. A company called Location Based Technologies has created the Portable GPS Luggage Locator, a personal locator and associated service. Simply clip the small device to the item that insists on losing you, log onto your account on the Internet or dial a number, and huzzah – you are given the location of the item within 30 feet. Batteries run for seven days before needing a charge, and a text message warns users when the batteries are running low.
Models are also available to track down the whereabouts of bipeds and quadrupeds. A friend of mine’s Labrador Retriever ran away a few weeks ago and after two days of harrowing searches, they were fortunate enough to finally find the dog at a nearby shelter. Since not everyone is as lucky, I can imagine the PetFinder could provide reassurance and many happy reunions (especially for those pets who are especially keen escape artists).
I am somewhat on the fence about the Portable GPS Personal Locator for people. In theory, it sounds great. For example, parents can track the whereabouts of their young children, which could be both reassuring and a lifesaver. The parent can designate customizable areas as “Safety Zones” and “Danger Zones,” which also sounds good in theory. The Personal Locator can also keep track of how fast the child is going whenever he/she is moving, plus set a speed limit for the device to be notified instantly if said limit is broken.
The product retails for $129, plus $13 monthly fees for the locator service. The Apple iPhone-based Mobile PocketFinder application is also available to download from the iTunes’ Application Store. The Google Android-based (sold exclusively by T-Mobile Mobile PocketFinder application is available to download from the Android Market.
In theory, the Personal Locator truly has the capacity to give parents and pet lovers peace of mind. So maybe I’m just being paranoid after rereading 1984, but do some aspects of it smack of Big Brother…?
For more info: For more information about the locators, go here. Other cool gadgets announced at CES include a handheld projector, a Sony VAIO notebook and an underwater digital camera.
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