I came across this interesting article in the Canadian Business about inserting a "small buttonless brick of electronics about the size of a mobile phone that could, for example, be concealed in a child's backpack or sewn into a coat'. This device made by AirIQ will follow, track your child's whereabouts using a global positioning system (GPS) so you will always know where your child is.
I think it's a brilliant idea. Yes, I'm aware of the issue of invasion of privacy but for my peace of mind, it's a wonderful invention.
Watch for this company. I bet it's going to make million in the near future. Service to run by June (MyIQ) "will likely be sold online and via major retailers and probably start from $10 per month."
[FONT size=1]Excerpts from Canadian Business by Andrew Wahl.[/FONT]
I think it's brilliant too Lise. Those that find it's a violation of their privacy need not participate.
It will bring up interesting questions the first time a stalker estranged husband uses it to track his wife or whatnot. It has a potential for abuse that shouldn't be ignored. But I can totally see the positive aspect of the technology as well.
Agreed but I see more postitive vibes from this little device than not. If it will keep track of my kids, I'll be next in line waiting to sign up to their program.
I agree lise.. it seems like a good idea for parents.. but it also is somewhat done on cars already that record everything your child does(speed rpm where time). Theres suit in the states somewhere about that.
I still think eventually everyones going to get a chip planted in them. then they can track you everywhere.. I think this already should be done on criminals and child molesters..
Careful, Russ.
Don't you know implanted chips is a sign of the acopalypse??
this sort of device already exist, and not on purpose. if anyone is familiar with that nike, ipod shoe thingy...well, someone configured it to use as a gps tracker so you can track the exact location of someone.
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