GPS watch for kids

[gr8fl4porsche]

The satellite link that keeps watch on your children

Its vivid colour is clearly designed to appeal to youngsters. But this watch is really aimed at their parents.

For its key selling point is a satellite positioning system that locates the wearer to within ten feet.

The makers claim the GPS tracking device will offer anxious parents peace of mind and allow children the independence to go out to play on their own.
The num8 watch, pictured above, costs £149.99 and can be securely fastened to a child's wrist, triggering an alert if forcibly removed

The num8 watch costs £149.99 and can be securely fastened to a child's wrist, triggering an alert if forcibly removed

But critics have said the 'tagging' is a step too far in the climate of paranoia over child safety.

The num8 watch, pictured above, costs £149.99 and can be securely fastened to a child's wrist, triggering an alert if forcibly removed.

Parents will be able to see their child's location on Google maps by texting 'wru' to a special number, or clicking 'where r you' on the secure website linked to the device. The street address and postcode will be displayed.

Safe zones can also be set up in which children can play. An alert will be sent to the parents if the child strays out of that area.

[Super_Dave_D]

Kind of like the ankle tracking devices they use for people on house arrest.

[BeyGon]

I like it, maybe I could get my wife to wear one, --yeah sure.

[red-beard]

[DonDavis]

And while little Johnny or Mary are inside playing video games? Then what? Will it still give a live position?

I don't like it.

[Super_Dave_D]

I can track the location of my iPhone on any PC - I wonder if I should give one to my wife

[look 171]

[QUOTE=BeyGon;4905479]I like it, maybe I could get my wife to wear one, --yeah sure.[/QUOTE

My wife wears a shock collar.

[masraum]

I think it's a cool idea for kids these days. Won't work all of the time if the watch can't get a signal.

[RPKESQ]

Implants with central nervous system shock capacity.

Come on, you know that's where we are heading!

[Highlander179]

if they think that design appeals to youngsters, they're on crack

[BeyGon]

[QUOTE=look 171;4905514]

Originally Posted by BeyGon

I like it, maybe I could get my wife to wear one, --yeah sure.[/QUOTE

My wife wears a shock collar.

Pictures??

[pwd72s]

Gee, kind of like the units Oregon as well as Florida and other states wish to place in all our cars. Not for surveillance, mind you...just so they can collect a per mile tax.

[scottmandue]

You WILL be assimilated!

[BeyGon]

the BORG

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by RPKESQ

Implants with central nervous system shock capacity.

Come on, you know that's where we are heading!

http://pennyforyourthoughts2.blogspot.com/2009/05/germany-denies-patent-for-cyanide.html


Germany Denies Patent for Cyanide Equipped RFID Chip

Germany has declined to patent a cyanide-equipped RFID chip developed in Saudi Arabia.

From German publication The Local:


A Saudi Arabian inventor has filed for a patent on a potentially lethal science fiction-style human tracking microchip, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) told The Local on Friday.
But the macabre innovation that enables remote killing will likely be denied copyright protection.

[Aerkuld]

How much does it cost, and does it issue an alert if forcibly removed?

[BeyGon]

from above

The num8 watch, pictured above, costs £149.99 and can be securely fastened to a child's wrist, triggering an alert if forcibly removed.

[Moses]

Originally Posted by Super_Dave_D

I can track the location of my iPhone on any PC

How?

[aigel]

This is a good device for a younger kid that starts to hit the streets by themselves, i.e. biking or walking to school.

These things eat batteries pretty quick - that explains the dorky design - to allow for a powerful battery.

George