Inventors eye GPS kid device with titanium bracelet
David Ferguson and Dr. Robert Riggins outline First Hope a free GPS bracelet to locate children within feet of the transmitter. The titanium design aims to beat off tampering, with bracelets, ankle bands, and necklaces in multiple styles. Production partners include Custom Manufacturing Systems in Princeton and a California chip maker. The device could be rented with a small service fee, and police support has been positive as trials near.
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