31-03-2016 | U-Blox | Design Applications
Kids Guard 3S, a personal tracker in a tiny and colourful watch format, is designed to monitor the whereabouts of children. U-blox has announced that in collaboration with Qihoo 360 China, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, it has developed a third-generation of the child-tracking watch. Hardware centre manager at, Qihoo 360, You Wenxuan, said: "We wanted to offer a high performance tracking solution, accurate enough to reassure parents worried by their child’s whereabouts, as child abduction is a serious concern in China. U-blox has already demonstrated with leading brands of children watches in China its unique combination of wireless communication and GNSS positioning technologies. And considering the quality and robustness of its products, U-blox can become our strategic partner." The updated watch has multiple functions, including real-time location, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, two-side call, single-side monitoring, voice intercom, and recording. Positioning accuracy is five metres outdoors and 20 metres indoors. Its 520mAh Gel Polymer Lithium battery can last up to five days on standby mode. Tonny Zhong, country manager, U-blox China, added: "It was very exciting to collaborate with Qihoo 360, as we at u-blox are committed to support our customers by combining technologies for reliable solutions. As more wearable products and applications will be developed in the near future, we expect more collaboration opportunities with Qihoo 360."
