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Undercover Distress Devices

This Location Tracker Informs Loved Ones of Your Unsafe Circumstances

— April 6, 2015 — Life-Stages
Called the Revolar, this location tracker may quickly prove to be a lifesaver. Developed by Jacqueline Ros, this is a coin-sized button that can be clipped easily and secretly into your clothing, equipped to deliver a distress signal should the wearer feel threatened.

The creator of this clever gadget is striving to let young women, children and seniors––and everybody, really––to live their lives more freely and without fear. Should you get lost or find yourself approached by a menacing person, simply press the button and a GPS link will be sent to your loved ones every three minutes until you're out of danger. An integrated smartphone app lets you set up your 'in case of emergency' contacts.

The wearable Revolar location tracker brilliantly brings together monitoring and geography-based technology with personal safety, delivering a device that is more than in-demand––it's necessary.
Trend Themes
1. Personal Safety Technology - The Revolar location tracker is an example of personal safety technology that combines monitoring and geography-based technology to enhance personal safety.
2. Wearable Devices - The Revolar location tracker is a wearable device that can be easily and discreetly clipped onto clothing, making it convenient for users to carry around.
3. Emergency Communication Technology - Through the integrated smartphone app, the Revolar location tracker enables users to quickly and easily share their GPS location with loved ones in case of emergency.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Security - The personal security industry could explore using similar technology to create innovative devices that prioritize personal safety.
2. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry can leverage the concept of discreet safety devices to develop more advanced and feature-rich wearable devices.
3. Mobile Applications - The mobile application industry can innovate by creating more intuitive and user-friendly apps for emergency communication and assistance.
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