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# Techie Swimmer Safety Bands
The Seal System Alerts Lifeguards to Kids in Aquatic Peril

By Michael Hines | Published 2013-05-28 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-system
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/seal-swimband-drowning-alarm/27651/) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-seal-wearable-swim-monitoring-and-drowning-detection-system)

The Seal system is a new gadget meant to alert lifeguards and parents when children are drowning. The system was developed by Graham Snyder, a North Carolinan physician who unfortunately had to respond to the drowning death of a young child. Snyder's Seal system is meant to ensure that drowning deaths don't go unnoticed.

The entire system is made up of three parts. The SealBands loosely attach to the necks of swimmers and are connected to GuardBands worn by lifeguards. The SealBands send a signal to a [portable receiver placed near the pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hafi). If a band has been underwater past a preset time limit, the [GuardBand will be notified](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protechme). While the system won't tell the lifeguard where the drowning kid is, it will at least give him a heads-up. Snyder is seeking $85,000 in funding for the Seal system on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Swimming Safety Technology:** The development of innovative safety devices in the swimming industry that utilize technology to prevent drowning.
- **Smart Wearables for Kids:** The integration of technology in wearable devices designed specifically for children to promote safety.
- **Iot and Lifeguarding:** The use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices for lifeguarding to improve safety measures.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Swimming Pool Industry:** The swimming pool industry can incorporate advanced safety devices, such as the Seal system, to ensure customer safety and decrease liability risk.
- **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on creating more wearable safety devices that are kid-friendly and stylish, while integrating advanced safety features.
- **Lifeguard Services:** Lifeguard services can invest in IoT devices to improve response times and accuracy in detecting drowning incidents, which can ultimately save lives.

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