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Santiago, MN

Hello
We are a startup trying to develop a safety management system for parents whose children are struggling with Autism. The technology would include a tracking device and a smartphone application. We are trying to inbuilt a layered approach for safety starting from setting fences, alarms right up to tracking the kid (when he/she wanders off) which is really the last layer of safety
I want you people to pour in your ideas and reflections on such a device, like whether the device will… read more

January 19, 2015
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Great idea! We can definitely incorporate the scanning mechanism which may identify them, but just to gain more insight, why do you prefer the scanning mechanism? Why not just engrave the contact details on the band which the child is wearing?
Secondly, for the lock that you suggested, would you be comfortable if I tell you that you can set a virtual fence on your smartphone application? Alarm may sound when that gets breached! So, in this case, when the child tries to open the door and wander off, the parents may be alarmed.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

January 27, 2015
A MyAutismTeam Member

possibly a GPS chip in the form of a necklace, bracelet, etc. that can be scanned and will identify them, their parents and their residence address and contact number. A possible locking mechanism on the door that can only be unlocked by the parents or thumbprint accessible only to parents.

January 22, 2015

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