GPS Bracelet Helps Supervise People with Cognitive Disorders

A novel global positioning system (GPS) tracking device helps keep track of seniors with cognitive disorders and other people that need close surveillance, tracing their every step in real time.

The Laipac S-911 bracelet features a liquid crystal diode (LCD) display that shows time, date, speed, and location based an assisted GPS (AGPS) data, thus allowing for both outdoor and indoor location. This also allows geo-fencing, a feature that allows caregivers to set a geographically defined area; if the wearer walks outside of these borders, the caregiver receives an immediate short message service (SMS) text, an e-mail, and a phone call with the location of the bracelet. They can also speak to the wearer directly through the device via a built-in speaker and microphone, with an automatic answering feature that is activated after three rings.

Other features of the device include cellular communication over GSM networks and GPRS data packages on quad-band frequencies, with communication encryption and compression; and a micro universal serial bus (USB) port for configuration and power charging. A data logger is built in, with thousands of waypoints to record time stamp, speed, position, and event state. A three-way axial accelerometer reports impact, accident, crash, tamper intent, and falling. Other functions include real time dynamic position reporting based on time interval or distance travelled; mileage report and over-speed alert; and a phonebook with fast dial feature. The Laipac S-911 bracelet is a product of Adiant Solutions (Scottsdale, AZ, USA).

"Adiant Solutions is founded on the premise of helping people, and the S-911 bracelet does just that," said Jim Jeselun, founder and CEO of Adiant Solutions. "It helps families and caregivers not only help the ones they love and care for, but the device enables them to lead happier and more productive lives. If we can help one person avoid an unnecessary fate, we will have succeeded, but I feel we will help many, many people with this solution."

The device is primarily targeted towards patients with cognitive disorders, but the bracelet offers several other possibilities for use.

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