Child Locator Devices

I started thinking about how parents could better protect their kids. I did some research and found a device that has a GPS system and is worn like a wrist watch. I don’t know too much about this particular item. While I do not endorse this particular item, I have a link on the sidebar. I do suggest that parents check it out. Below is the product information:

The miniturized, wrist-worn Wherify GPS Locator combines Global Positioning System (GPS) and digital wireless technologies to offer a proven safety solution that gives you the ability to locate your children 24 hours a day. Parents, whether at work, home, or traveling, can use the Internet or any telephone to quickly identify their children's location within several feet, in about a minute. In the event of an emergency, either the child or parent can request an emergency 911 response and local police will be dispatched.

When you request a "Locate" (either via phone or Internet), Wherify's Location Service Center sends a wireless transmission to the Locator. The Locator zeroes in on the optimal GPS satellites and determines its location using latitude and longitude. With those coordinates, your child's position is pinpointed with advanced mapping software, providing you an approximate street address (if available). You can choose between two formats when using the Internet: a standard street map or custom aerial photo.

Other features include:

*Built-in pager receives and stores up to 10 numeric pages.
*Atomic clock synchronization sets the watch accurately, no matter what time zone you're in.
*The rugged, lightweight, and adjustable locator is water-and cut-resistant.

If you have children, please check into a protection device of some sort for your kids.

Update: Since this post, I've found that this company has lost it's service contract and apparently is not taking orders at this time. I've removed the link to the devices. If and when the device becomes available, or I find a another company offering it, I'll put up another link.