The basic concept behind the Link Child Locater device, designed by Dcontinuum, is that a parent, guardian or babysitter can use it to locate or keep track of children in crowded locations. The device consists of two components: a bracelet worn by the child, which has an embedded transmitter module that works at a range of up to 100 feet, and a watch-style bracelet which is worn by the guardian. This latter component receives the signals from the children and indicates their direction and their estimated distance on a small LCD display.
I think this would be a very useful device since the incidence of children getting separated from their caretakers in crowded areas is a very common occurrence. However, I would have named the bracelet “no child left behind,†but I think that's already taken.
Bracelets for Lost Children
Dcontinuum Link Child Locator
Trend Themes
1. Child Locator Devices - Opportunity for companies to develop innovative child locator devices to address the common occurrence of children getting separated from their caretakers in crowded areas.
2. Wearable Technology - Potential for advancements in wearable technology to enhance child tracking capabilities and improve safety for parents and guardians.
3. Guardian Communication Systems - Emerging market for communication systems that enable better coordination and information sharing between guardians and parents in crowded locations.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Technology companies can develop and manufacture child locator devices, wearable technology, and guardian communication systems.
2. Childcare - Childcare providers and organizations can integrate child locator devices into their services to enhance child safety and reduce the risk of children getting lost.
3. Retail - Retailers can sell child locator devices to parents, along with other related products in the wearable technology category.