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14.1.6.2 Amber Alert GPS
The Amber Alert (Figure 14.5) is a very small and pocket-sized (around 7 cm) GPS device
and is more child-friendly. It uses the AT&T’s 3G network to call the parents by the child or
vice versa through a touch button mounted on the device. So it supports to track the autistic children by their parents. It has no display screen and cannot access the Internet, but it
helps to protect the child from cyberbullying. It is easier to keep inside the child’s pocket
and parents will be able to track their child’s location using browser, an online portal, or
mobile phone applications accompanying iOS and Android. If the child will face any panic
attack, he or she can just press the button and a message will be sent to the parent and up
to 10 authorized caretakers. It has a rechargeable battery that can last up to 40 hours. This
device also sends a text or email alert to the parent or guardian if the child comes within
500 feet of a registered domestic network area.
14.1.6.3 Pocket Finder
It is a very reliable gadget (Figure 14.6) for autistic children that could help them prevent
a tragedy in their day-to-day life. In this passionate world, parents may track their child
from anywhere and may allow accessing the data from the local website or by using free
mobile applications. It gives more peace of mind to the parents as they know that they are
well connected with their children.
14.1.6.4 Filip
As a necessity, most of the parents need to reach their autistic children. A majority of parents do not need their children to have a cell phone during their teenage years. All things
FIGURE 14.5
Amber alert GPS. (From Lewis, L., 7 Tracking Devices to Find a Lost Child with Autism-Friendship Circle-Special
Needs Blog, 2014, Available from: http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2014/01/15/7-tracking-devices-to-finda-lost-child-with-autism/ [Accessed 12 October 2016]. With permission.)
Application of IoT in Autism
14.1.6.2 Amber Alert GPS
The Amber Alert (Figure 14.5) is a very small and pocket-sized (around 7 cm) GPS device
and is more child-friendly. It uses the AT&T’s 3G network to call the parents by the child or
vice versa through a touch button mounted on the device. So it supports to track the autistic children by their parents. It has no display screen and cannot access the Internet, but it
helps to protect the child from cyberbullying. It is easier to keep inside the child’s pocket
and parents will be able to track their child’s location using browser, an online portal, or
mobile phone applications accompanying iOS and Android. If the child will face any panic
attack, he or she can just press the button and a message will be sent to the parent and up
to 10 authorized caretakers. It has a rechargeable battery that can last up to 40 hours. This
device also sends a text or email alert to the parent or guardian if the child comes within
500 feet of a registered domestic network area.
14.1.6.3 Pocket Finder
It is a very reliable gadget (Figure 14.6) for autistic children that could help them prevent
a tragedy in their day-to-day life. In this passionate world, parents may track their child
from anywhere and may allow accessing the data from the local website or by using free
mobile applications. It gives more peace of mind to the parents as they know that they are
well connected with their children.
14.1.6.4 Filip
As a necessity, most of the parents need to reach their autistic children. A majority of parents do not need their children to have a cell phone during their teenage years. All things
FIGURE 14.5
Amber alert GPS. (From Lewis, L., 7 Tracking Devices to Find a Lost Child with Autism-Friendship Circle-Special
Needs Blog, 2014, Available from: http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2014/01/15/7-tracking-devices-to-finda-lost-child-with-autism/ [Accessed 12 October 2016]. With permission.)