Jun 12, 2009 17:51 ET
‘Social Networking With Your Feet’
Isaac Daniel Group Announces Newest, Cutting Edge GPS Shoe, ‘Blue GPS’
MIAMI --(Business Wire)-- Jun 12, 2009
Isaac Daniel, whose Global Positioning System (GPS) sneakers gained
worldwide attention in 2007, has announced the company’s newest GPS
shoe, dubbed ‘Blue GPS.’
The new version of the GPS shoe, being billed as a ‘social networking
shoe,’ is expected to retail for about $150 when it hits stores in Latin
America this fall.
Called Blue GPS because of their Bluetooth capability, the new shoes
enable the wearer to be tracked by friends and family through their cell
phones. The wearer simply inputs up to five phone numbers of
family/friends into his cell phone (eventually this capability will be
able to be expanded to up to 20 people) and pushes a button on the shoe
to activate a link with those on his list. The Blue GPS can be enabled
with all cellular phones.
“This is an important step in the progression of our company and product
line,” said IDG (Isaac Daniel Group) Chairman Isaac Daniel. “This is an
affordable price point for consumers and a fun product to have. People
will be able to see where their friends are — and have a better idea of
estimated arrival time — without having to call them. And, because the
wearer doesn’t have to be talking on the phone while driving, it will
definitely improve safety.”
Daniel, on a recent business trip to Europe, tested the phone with
various friends and business associates in the United States, Europe and
Africa.
“I inputted several names worldwide and activated the link,” he said.
“They were able to track me via their cell phones and even on Facebook.
That’s why we refer to the Blue GPS as social networking with your feet.”
In addition to the button linking the shoe and cell phone users, another
button can be pressed for an‘E911’ call. When that button is pushed, a
signal is sent to IDG’s monitoring division, ID Conex™, which then
attempts to contact the wearer. If the shoe wearer does not respond, ID
Conex ™ then alerts the proper authorities.
Daniel also emphasized that the original GPS shoes — using IDG’s
patented Quantum Satellite Technology™ — are currently being field
tested for future military and healthcare industry usage.
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For Isaac Daniel Group
Lewis Matuson, 305-238-1889