Ericsson Technology Enables New Safety Device Launched by NTT DoCoMo

(Product News, 2 Jan 2008)

NTT DoCoMo Inc. has launched a safety device that gets high-precision location information by using the GPS function. The device, utilizing Ericsson technology, is designed to provide family members or authorities with positioning information or to enable location tracking when the user pulls the slide switch in a dangerous or emergency situation. The slide switch also triggers a crime prevention buzzer on the device.

The device is based on the U310 platform developed by Ericsson. The platform enables the modem and GPS functionality within the device, which is small enough to be carried inside a pocket or bag for easy activation in case of emergency.

The product, CTG-001G, has been developed by Giant Electronics on behalf of DoCoMo, and was launched on the Japanese market on December 7.

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