Sends an Emergency Notice to police/paramedics with the location of emergency.
It allows faster response times of emergency personel. May contain medical info.
Additional info: This device would use celluar network/GPS to track location and transmit information. It could be programmed with Medical History Information with an Active RFID tag.
(Sun, 22 Oct 2006 08:02:12 GMT)
Frost
says
This is a nice idea, though can't help but notice the risk of setting it off by accident. Do the buttons have time delay switchs? Is there a protective casing over the buttons? I think the emergency services would feel somewhat aggravated if they kept recieving alerts from someone who clumsily sits down on a key beacon in their back pocket.
Less of course I misunderstood it's application
Have you thought about how to power that? would watch batteries be enough? Im thinkin about how short lived cell phone batteries currently are...
(Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:04:50 GMT)
sam
says
Help...I've fallen and I can't get up:)
(Mon, 23 Oct 2006 23:14:59 GMT)
DesignStudent
says
I can't help but notice this is a Volkswagen key remote from a fourth generation vehicle with a couple stickers slapped on it. I fixed them for 5 years, I've seen a few keys. The rough spot on the top left arch is the panic button and the void on the bottom arch is where the key folds in. In fact, the closer I look at it, it appears to just have symbols photoshopped on the picture. Come back with something more than napkin notes.
This is kinda weak, a decent model would only take a couple hours. I think it just needs to be refined further.
(Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:22:25 GMT)
Bubble
says
Isn't there a watch you can get that comes with a GPS beacon for emergencies? I'm sure they said that when you buy it you have to sign a contract or something to say that you won't set it off unless it's absolutely necessary.
(Sun, 05 Nov 2006 03:59:21 GMT)
Willie
says
Too many ways to goof. False alarms are the obvious first worry, where have the car alarm and door unlocking buttons gone? If we insist on being paranoid, how about putting the buttons in an ID bracelet where the bracelet opens to reveal the panic buttons. Less chance of a false alarm or confoozing this with your car keys?
(Tue, 07 Nov 2006 22:58:13 GMT)
Shabo
says
Waaayyyy too many false alarms with this one. "Help, I've lost my car keys. Can you tell me where they are? No? Don't you have that alarm thing that locates where they are? What do you mean it doesn't work unless someone presses the button!" or "My car broke down. Can you call a tow company?" Nope, not terribly necessary. How long would the batteries last? Would you have to replace them all the time? What if you forgot to change them or didn't know they were dead, then needed to use the item?
(Thu, 09 Nov 2006 08:16:25 GMT)
Wal-Mart Security
says
I think the idea is great. However, if people are worried about their location being monitored all the time, it would remain inactive, transmitting no signals, until tripped, which then it would send out signals to cell towers. Basically a mini cell phone that only calls 911. Perhaps a fingerprint reader would be ideal, along with heat sensors, so that the only way it can be tripped is by putting your thumb or fingers on it, which would require programming, but no problem if you can get a small 5 pin USB connector on it. Heck, if it's going to contain medical info, it would have to be programmed by something else, so why not your home PC?
(Thu, 09 Nov 2006 08:17:31 GMT)
Wal-Mart Security
says
(sorry for double comment)
Also it would have safeguards to make sure you dont trip it by getting out your keys. Perhaps a dongle switch?
(Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:29:01 GMT)
hobo
says
i wish i hadnt spent all my money on this computer so i could buy that...
(Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:29:13 GMT)
Jen
says
ok
(Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:25:13 GMT)
Ongthrook Zul Threep
says
Additional info: This device would use celluar network/GPS to track location and transmit information. It could be programmed with Medical History Information with an Active RFID tag.
This is a nice idea, though can't help but notice the risk of setting it off by accident. Do the buttons have time delay switchs? Is there a protective casing over the buttons? I think the emergency services would feel somewhat aggravated if they kept recieving alerts from someone who clumsily sits down on a key beacon in their back pocket. Less of course I misunderstood it's application
Yes, I believe a time delay would be useful to install (about 1 second) to prevent accidental notification.
its a nice tool ... FOR BIG BROTHER ;)
call it paranoya but isn't this just another way of monitorisation? ... who wants their location known every second of every day ....??
Have you thought about how to power that? would watch batteries be enough? Im thinkin about how short lived cell phone batteries currently are...
Help...I've fallen and I can't get up:)
I can't help but notice this is a Volkswagen key remote from a fourth generation vehicle with a couple stickers slapped on it. I fixed them for 5 years, I've seen a few keys. The rough spot on the top left arch is the panic button and the void on the bottom arch is where the key folds in. In fact, the closer I look at it, it appears to just have symbols photoshopped on the picture. Come back with something more than napkin notes.
would you also make one to summon Batman?
This is kinda weak, a decent model would only take a couple hours. I think it just needs to be refined further.
Isn't there a watch you can get that comes with a GPS beacon for emergencies? I'm sure they said that when you buy it you have to sign a contract or something to say that you won't set it off unless it's absolutely necessary.
Too many ways to goof. False alarms are the obvious first worry, where have the car alarm and door unlocking buttons gone? If we insist on being paranoid, how about putting the buttons in an ID bracelet where the bracelet opens to reveal the panic buttons. Less chance of a false alarm or confoozing this with your car keys?
Waaayyyy too many false alarms with this one. "Help, I've lost my car keys. Can you tell me where they are? No? Don't you have that alarm thing that locates where they are? What do you mean it doesn't work unless someone presses the button!" or "My car broke down. Can you call a tow company?" Nope, not terribly necessary. How long would the batteries last? Would you have to replace them all the time? What if you forgot to change them or didn't know they were dead, then needed to use the item?
I think the idea is great. However, if people are worried about their location being monitored all the time, it would remain inactive, transmitting no signals, until tripped, which then it would send out signals to cell towers. Basically a mini cell phone that only calls 911. Perhaps a fingerprint reader would be ideal, along with heat sensors, so that the only way it can be tripped is by putting your thumb or fingers on it, which would require programming, but no problem if you can get a small 5 pin USB connector on it. Heck, if it's going to contain medical info, it would have to be programmed by something else, so why not your home PC?
(sorry for double comment) Also it would have safeguards to make sure you dont trip it by getting out your keys. Perhaps a dongle switch?
i wish i hadnt spent all my money on this computer so i could buy that...
ok
Where's the Pizza button ?
Good! If that was invented, nobody would need to learn self-defense. Press a button - 2 seconds later the police will take care of the violent man.
Good. If that was invented, nobody would need to learn self defense. Press a button, 2 seconds later the police will take care of the violent man.
Waht good would it do you if you are unconcious?