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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)
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| Chloe | Fictional Character |
Referenced as 'Chloe from 24' in a playful comment about calling for help.
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| Boston University graduate students | Researchers |
Conducted survey research on public acceptance of surveillance.
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Organizations (5)
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| GTX Corp |
Manufacturer of the Xplorer line of Smart GPS shoes.
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| GTXC |
Abbreviation/Ticker for GTX Corp.
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| ESATO NEWS |
News outlet reporting on the GPS shoes.
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| Boston University |
Institution where graduate students conducted surveillance research.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by document footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Key Quotes (5)
"GPS Shoes Let Mommy Know Where You Are"Source
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"Then you're free to call your wife, the police, or Chloe from 24."Source
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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"Source
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""With Liberty and Surveillance for All: Person-to-person Surveillance Gets Green Light from Public"Source
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"Half of Americans are comfortable with being electronically monitored by a loved one for safety"Source
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January 25, 2007 - GPS-integrated shoes - now why didn't I think of that? The Xplorer line of Smart GPS shoes from GTX Corp. come with an integrated GPS tracking device which helps parents keep tabs on their children. In addition, parents are able to set up a virtual boundary, where they will be duly noted via SMS should the shoes leave beyond the designated area.
GPS Shoes Let Mommy Know Where You Are
January 25, 2007 - Good news for worried parents. These GTX GPS Xplorer Smart Shoes will let you keep track of your kids no matter where you are. Here's how it works.
Define a "safe" area around your house or school that it's safe for your kids to wander around.
When the GPS signal goes outside of the area, an SMS will be sent to your phone alerting you of the situation. Then you're free to call your wife, the police, or Chloe from 24.
The GTX GPS shoes have a small GPS tracking device inside the shoe actually communicates the location to a central location tracking service
ESATO NEWS - Jan 26, 2007 - Xplorer, the next generation of smart GPS shoes, incorporates the smallest, most powerful and robust GPS tracking device on the market today. Drawing on a long history of patented embedded GPS technology for footwear and other consumer products, GTXC has been in development on the Xplorer line for the past three years. The new line advances the state of GPS tracking technology considerably, utilizing several groundbreaking innovations currently in the patent process.
GTX Corp. announces the Xplorer line of Smart GPS shoes
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 - The GTX GPS shoes have a small GPS tracking device inside the shoe actually communicates the location to a central location tracking service. So you could get your kids these GPS sneakers and define an area where it is safe for the kid to wander around. When leaving the defined area an SMS would be sent to your mobile phone notifying you of the situation. GTX calls this feature GeoFencing. The batteries powering the GPS unit inside the shoes last several days.
"With Liberty and Surveillance for All: Person-to-person Surveillance Gets Green Light from Public
Survey research from Boston University graduate students shows that Americans are more willing to engage in surveillance of loved ones than one might expect given our love for independence. Half of Americans are comfortable with being electronically monitored by a loved one for safety
GPS Shoes Let Mommy Know Where You Are
January 25, 2007 - Good news for worried parents. These GTX GPS Xplorer Smart Shoes will let you keep track of your kids no matter where you are. Here's how it works.
Define a "safe" area around your house or school that it's safe for your kids to wander around.
When the GPS signal goes outside of the area, an SMS will be sent to your phone alerting you of the situation. Then you're free to call your wife, the police, or Chloe from 24.
The GTX GPS shoes have a small GPS tracking device inside the shoe actually communicates the location to a central location tracking service
ESATO NEWS - Jan 26, 2007 - Xplorer, the next generation of smart GPS shoes, incorporates the smallest, most powerful and robust GPS tracking device on the market today. Drawing on a long history of patented embedded GPS technology for footwear and other consumer products, GTXC has been in development on the Xplorer line for the past three years. The new line advances the state of GPS tracking technology considerably, utilizing several groundbreaking innovations currently in the patent process.
GTX Corp. announces the Xplorer line of Smart GPS shoes
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 - The GTX GPS shoes have a small GPS tracking device inside the shoe actually communicates the location to a central location tracking service. So you could get your kids these GPS sneakers and define an area where it is safe for the kid to wander around. When leaving the defined area an SMS would be sent to your mobile phone notifying you of the situation. GTX calls this feature GeoFencing. The batteries powering the GPS unit inside the shoes last several days.
"With Liberty and Surveillance for All: Person-to-person Surveillance Gets Green Light from Public
Survey research from Boston University graduate students shows that Americans are more willing to engage in surveillance of loved ones than one might expect given our love for independence. Half of Americans are comfortable with being electronically monitored by a loved one for safety
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