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Type: News clipping / research note / investigative file
File Size: 2.24 MB
Summary

This document appears to be a compiled research file or news clipping collection from January 2007 discussing 'Smart GPS shoes' (specifically the Xplorer line by GTX Corp) designed for tracking children. The text explains the 'GeoFencing' technology and SMS alerts associated with the product. The final section references a survey by Boston University graduate students indicating that half of Americans are comfortable with being electronically monitored by loved ones for safety purposes. The footer marks it as part of the House Oversight Committee document dump (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032099).

People (2)

Name Role Context
Chloe Fictional Character
Referenced as 'Chloe from 24' in a playful comment about calling for help.
Boston University graduate students Researchers
Conducted survey research on public acceptance of surveillance.

Organizations (5)

Name Type Context
GTX Corp
Manufacturer of the Xplorer line of Smart GPS shoes.
GTXC
Abbreviation/Ticker for GTX Corp.
ESATO NEWS
News outlet reporting on the GPS shoes.
Boston University
Institution where graduate students conducted surveillance research.
House Oversight Committee
Implied by document footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.

Timeline (2 events)

2007-01-25
News coverage regarding GTX GPS Xplorer Smart Shoes.
General Media
2007-01-26
ESATO NEWS report on Xplorer GPS shoes.
General Media

Key Quotes (5)

"GPS Shoes Let Mommy Know Where You Are"
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"Then you're free to call your wife, the police, or Chloe from 24."
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"The GTX GPS shoes have a small GPS tracking device inside the shoe actually communicates the location to a central location tracking service"
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""With Liberty and Surveillance for All: Person-to-person Surveillance Gets Green Light from Public"
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"Half of Americans are comfortable with being electronically monitored by a loved one for safety"
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