With the rapid development in technology comes a growing desire to be up to date and on track. This describes the rush for gadgets that offer real-time access to information from different parts of the world. Nevertheless, with invention of shoes with Bluetooth and Global Positioning System is bringing technology home – right to the feet.
With this, it is a lot easier to track kids when they stray from their parents or guardians at rowdy parks and large malls. This means that if these technologies are built into the shoes of young children and those of the aged who suffer from chronic memory loss, the GPS gives reading of the exact location of the shoe on the map, in terms of longitude and latitude, and that can be accessed through Bluetooth connection with another device, maybe a mobile phone.
The prospect of getting such a shoe for her four-year-old son, who is often very restless, seem to thrill Mrs. Remilekun Ojo, a mother of three.
“That will really be good, because these children can really run one crazy, especially this boy. After I suffered to look for him when went for one wedding, I’m afraid of taking them out, especially him. So if I buy that kind of shoe for him then I will not worry too much,” she says.
A particular type of these shoes, the Sat Nav Shoes feature GPS technology that helps to guide the person wearing it from one postcode to another. The gadgetry is built into the left shoe, with the control unit under the tongue of the shoe. When setting out, the person enters his or her starting postcode and the destination postcode, the device gives the direction. An LED DNav Bubble on the front serves as a visual guide and the person wearing the shoe hears a beep whenever he or she is heading in the wrong direction. To make it a lot easier, the person can also listen to instruction via Bluetooth using a mobile headset. A secret compartment in the sole of the shoe contains two rechargeable AA batteries that keep the device running.
GTX Corporation months ago, Another of unveiled its new line of Xplorer Smart GPS footwear which aims to provide more accurate readings by incorporating smaller and yet more powerful GPS chipsets inside the shoes. The Xplorer shoes work alongside the GTX Corp’s user portal on the Internet, which enables users to monitor the exact location of the footwear. Owners can also set the Dual Geofencing feature which sends alerts via SMS once the subject wearing the shoes has moved beyond the set boundary. The Xplorer is can also send information regarding the performance and status of the device, ensuring the owner recharges the shoes when the need arises.
Though there are other devices that use GPS tracking system, including mobile phones and wrist watches, incorporating it in footwear makes it a lot easier to use. When a person slips into such shoes they can prance on with an assurance that that he or she is on track. While for those who don’t like being tracked, they might find solace in the fact that the shoes are also comfortable to wear.
There are three main devices that you are going to find around the web and in stores that will assist you in keeping tabs on your child: gps tracking watches, covert GPS trackers, and kids GPS phones.
GPS tracking watches are a small, reliable, and kid friendly option for parents seeking to use GPS tracking with their children. These devices are exactly what their name sounds like – they are a GPS tracking device that fits on the wrist of your child. Some of the watches look a little funky, but in general they do provide you with what you are expecting.
In general, a GPS watch for kids is going to look a little bulky on their wrist, have some extravagantly ugly colors, and will probably throw up warning signals to any would be villain to get rid of the watch as soon as possible. These devices are probably not as easy at GPS phones to get your child to use, but being attached at the wrist may make them less likely to be randomly lost.
The next option for parents to consider is covert GPS tracking for kids. Again, there are a variety of different implementations to consider when going the covert route. Do I go with a GPS in the shoe, teddy bear, coat, or backpack? Do I go with a build in device or do I find something that I sew or attach myself? How you answer these questions will determine what product you purchase.
The amount of information that you are going to get with a more covert approach to tracking is the same as what you would find with a a tracking watch, but the idea is that these covert trackers will escape detection for a very significant period of time. If the device is hidden well enough in a “necessary” piece of equipment or apparel then you are almost certain that you will be able to find your child in any and all circumstances.
And finally, we have kids GPS phones. These are kids’ cell phones that have integrated GPS technology so that they can get an accurate read on the phones position under almost any circumstance provided that the phone is on.
This combination of cell phone and GPS technology is very powerful. A GPS signal will be able to give position information if the phone cannot use cell towers to establish a location, and cell towers can establish a location when a direct line of site with the sky has been obstructed by a car trunk, cement wall, or mound of dirt. The cell phones power is in its usability in almost every circumstance.
This power is also its greatest weakness when considering it as a GPS tracking device for kids. Everyone and there mother knows that cell phones can be used to communicate position information to the authorities. This means that it is often the first thing to go if your child is in an emergency situation. Kids GPS cell phones must be kept quiet and used very wisely by your child if it is to be effective at recovering them from something horrible.
In most normal conditions, kids GPS phones are great because they also let you talk directly with your child. If they are late coming home, simply call them and ask them where they are – if what they tell you is different from what you computer is saying then you can deal with your child as you see fit. The power to do so is now in your hands.
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