Monday, April 2, 2007

Tracking Device

I met a Finnish guy who showed me an amazing device used for tracking. Yes, as in, tracking a person. As in spy gadgets. Imagine a device, the size of an average PDA-phone, that gives you the capability to track the whereabouts of a particular person, a group of people or even your assets using your cellphone. Now add this capability..."be able to hear people talking near the device." Instantly, I knew I need this device.

As a parent, I worry so much about the whereabouts of my son all the time, that I do it even when I'm at work. Yes, I am guilty of secretly sending sms messages under the table during corporate meetings, presentations or seminars, asking if he is ok or if he's home already, etc. Forgive me but I just can't stand being un-productive (I hope my boss don't read this). This device has given me an added peace-of-mind in a very convenient way. Here's a scenario, imagine when school is done and that the school bus should be taking him home. It is very convenient for me to easily know where he is. Ofcourse you can do this with a cellphone, but cellphones, as experience taught us, can easily be lost, stolen or damaged because it is frequently used. Unlike this device which you can easily tuck-in a back-pack or a pocket. What are the chances of it getting lost if it's hidden right? Here's another scenario, how bout I implement this as part of company policy, that all staff working on field should carry this device inside their vehicles. Since reports can be easily downloaded to a computer, I would know where they are during office hours. Not a bad idea huh?

After the meeting, it got me thinking, what if my wife has already bought one and have secretly installed it in my car? Oh boy, I guess the line "I'll be playing golf tomorrow" will be over. LOL!

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