HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032097.jpg
2.03 MB
Extraction Summary
1
People
12
Organizations
4
Locations
1
Events
1
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
News compilation / media monitoring report
File Size:
2.03 MB
Summary
This document appears to be a compilation of press clippings and articles from January and February 2007 regarding the emerging market of GPS technology and wearable electronics. It highlights the launch of 'Xplorer Smart GPS shoes' by GTX Corp (GTXC), aimed at tracking seniors and children, and cites significant financial growth in the GPS sector for companies like TomTom and Garmin. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer, suggesting it was included in evidence files for a congressional investigation.
People (1)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Y. Johnson | Journalist |
Author of the Boston Globe article 'Where would you be without GPS?'
|
Organizations (12)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| GTX Corp |
Launched Xplorer Smart GPS shoes
|
|
| GTXC Corporation |
Alternate name for GTX Corp mentioned in Wearable Electronics article
|
|
| Boston Globe |
Publisher of the article by Carolyn Y. Johnson
|
|
| ABI Research |
Provided statistics on GPS subscriber growth
|
|
| TomTom NV |
Concord-based maker of personal navigation products with significant revenue growth
|
|
| Garmin |
GPS company that ran a Super Bowl ad
|
|
| Skyhook Wireless |
Boston-based company partnering with SiRF
|
|
| SiRF |
GPS platform maker partnering with Skyhook Wireless
|
|
| Wearable Electronics |
Source of the article dated January 29, 2007
|
|
| World Shoe Association (WSA) |
Hosted event in Las Vegas where GPS shoes were unveiled
|
|
| Getoutdoors.com |
Source of the blog post dated February 2, 2007
|
|
| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'
|
Timeline (1 events)
February 1, 2007
Locations (4)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
|
Region for ABI Research statistics
|
|
|
Location of TomTom NV (likely Concord, MA based on Boston Globe context)
|
|
|
Location of Skyhook Wireless
|
|
|
Location of the World Shoe Association event
|
Relationships (1)
announced a major partnership this month with GPS platform maker SiRF
Key Quotes (4)
"Where would you be without GPS?"Source
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032097.jpg
Quote #1
"transform sneakers into a wearable LoJack system."Source
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032097.jpg
Quote #2
"Revenues at TomTom NV... have increased more than 500-fold since 2001"Source
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032097.jpg
Quote #3
"Developers plan to sell the device as a way to track mentally disabled people or seniors who have Alzheimer's disease."Source
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032097.jpg
Quote #4
Discussion 0
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this epstein document