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Versatile Tracking Devices

The 'iKON' Small Tracking Devices Attach to Almost Anything

— July 28, 2016 — Tech
Adedayo Charis is a designer based in Gold Coast, Australia, and the creator of the iKON -- a small tracking device that attaches to valuable items and even pets so that they can be more easily found.

The versatility of the products means that consumers can place the small tracking devices wherever they need, be it on the collar of a cat or dog, their keys, phone, wallet, purse, luggage or anything else that they don't want to lose.

Once the iKON is attached, the Bluetooth technology within it allows consumers to connect to a mobile app that can track the item as long as it's within a 70 meter range. If something is further away, users can "get assistance from the iKON community" -- meaning that they can be notified with a message that shows the location of the item once sending out an alert to other users.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Tracking Devices - The iKON device is versatile and can be used for tracking anything with a 70-meter range, providing a new way to keep tabs on possessions and pets.
2. Bluetooth-connected Tracking Tech - The iKON device uses Bluetooth technology to connect to a mobile app, paving the way for further innovation and opportunities for tracking technology to enhance connectivity between smart objects.
3. Crowdsourced Lost Item Recovery - The iKON device's model of community assistance allows lost items to be found more efficiently, providing potential for other innovative uses of crowdsourced problem solving in lost-and-found industries.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The iKON device provides an opportunity to integrate with other consumer electronics and offer new solutions for smart homes, offices, and personal devices.
2. Pet Care - The pet industry can use tracking devices like the iKON for a range of purposes from tracking animals in case they are lost to monitoring their activity levels and health statistics.
3. Travel and Hospitality - Hotels and travel companies can use tracking devices to give customers new ways to keep track of their possessions on the go and to offer additional services such as lost item recovery.
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