Monday, November 19, 2007

Surveillance Tagging for Children – Possible Business Applications

Surveillance Tagging for Children – Possible Business Applications:

- Radio frequency identification, whereby an alarm will be activated if a tagged child wanders beyond a reader. Tags cost around £40 and a reader up to £300.

- For ultra-surveillance, there is the "personal companion" - a gadget which enables parents to tail their offspring when they leave the house. It uses satellites and mobile phone technology, and parents can be updated via their computer or mobile phone.

Devices such as the latter are also being used to tag courier items and mail bags. Can you think of additional business uses for either of the above technologies?