Taser International has entered the mobile app game with the debut of a family safety platform called Protector at CES 2010. How does it work?
PROTECTOR is a revolutionary toolset that gives parents the ability to supervise their children’s mobile phone usage and driving behaviors. Parents can manage the contact lists and content of their child’s mobile phone – including calls, texts, emails, photos and video, and can automatically limit phone functionality to prevent dangerous distractions while driving. PROTECTOR uses integrated GPS, allowing parents to track their child’s location, monitor driving habits, and release vital records to the authorities in emergency situations.
No privacy implications here, eh?
Protector works on multiple devices, all controllable from a computer, smartphone or web-connected TV. It’s also carrier-independent so parents can still interact with kids on another cellular network. The service is expected to publicly launch in mid-2010 and will have its own dedicated website.