RiskBand will use u-blox's new SARA-U201, a penta-band HSPA/GSM cellular module - allowing the wearer to reach the 24-hour RiskBand Emergency Response team from anywhere with a cellular service. It has a continuous satellite GPS link with a 24-hour battery life, two-way audio communication and a camera.
GEOS, Whereable Technologies' emergency response partner, will be aided by visual and GPS support when an alert is sounded and an ongoing verbal commentary notifies the appropriate authorities to ensure quick and effective action.
If users opt to enable location services, RiskBand offers the option to receive 'Emergency Action Messages'. These 'EAM's' serve to notify band wearers of potential danger in their area. Gentle vibration and a red indicator light alerts users to check their mobile device for life saving information.
u-blox claims that the SARA‑U201 is the smallest cellular module ever made – measuring 16 x 26 x 3 mm. The 96‑pin supports both 2G and 3G connectivity and has global radio regulatory approvals. RiskBand will also incorporate u-blox’s GPS smart-antenna module with omni-directional reception in its device to ensure its location-based functions are best in class.
"When we designed RiskBand, we wanted to make sure every component was best-in-class to deliver flawlessly on our promise to provide security to our users," said Jim Van Law, president and CEO of Whereable Technologies. "The u-blox SARA-U201 allows us to not only streamline the size of the device, but also offers RiskBand wearers the unparalleled ability to get help virtually anywhere in the world in the event of an emergency."
