Wireless Device Tracks Teens' Vehicles

Iria · Sep 6, 2005, 10:35 PM

Parents worried about where their kids are driving will appreciate the latest service now being offered by SkyTel, a division of MCI. The unit has launched the SkyTel Guard, a wireless device placed in the car that transmits location, speed and information on the vehicle to a secure Web site.

The Web site allows users to set up allowed and restricted areas of travel, as well as methods to alert parents of unusual activity. Doors can also be locked and unlocked remotely and users can disable a vehicle's starter to prevent the car from starting once it has been turned off.

The SkyTel Guard device, about the size of a bar of soap, is installed in the vehicle by connecting it to a power source. When the car is running, data is collected every two minutes and sent to the Web site every ten minutes.
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Tipstaff · Sep 7, 2005, 05:09 AM

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Sep 6, 2005, 10:35 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Wireless Device Tracks Teens' Vehicles Parents worried about where their kids are driving will appreciate the latest service now being offered by SkyTel, a division of MCI. The unit has launched the SkyTel Guard, a wireless device placed in the car that transmits location, speed and information on the vehicle to a secure Web site. The Web site allows users to set up allowed and restricted areas of travel, as well as methods to alert parents of unusual activity. Doors can also be locked and unlocked remotely and users can disable a vehicle's starter to prevent the car from starting once it has been turned off. The SkyTel Guard device, about the size of a bar of soap, is installed in the vehicle by connecting it to a power source. When the car is running, data is collected every two minutes and sent to the Web site every ten minutes. ___________ Read More / Source: BetaNews

Sep 7, 2005, 05:09 AM	#2
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