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Routine Tracking

Seeking to battle everyday forgetfulness, consumers turn to high-tech trackers

Implications - While jotting down notes and repeating phrases helps improve cognitive functions, forgetting tasks and leaving behind belongings continues to be a common occurrence, particularly in old age. Seeking to combat forgetfulness in a contemporary manner, older generations are utilizing apps that help track everyday items like glasses and wallets to make misplacing personal goods less stressful. This reflects a shift away from personal reliance toward more technologically sufficient methods of day-to-day problem solving.
Trend Themes
1. Object Tracking Technology - Emergence of object-tracking gadgets with GPS-enabling technology.
2. App-enabled Trackers - Innovative use of apps to track everyday items like wallets and glasses.
3. Smart Illumination System - Smart lighting systems with capabilities to track human movement and adjust accordingly.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Manufacturers of smart gadgets and devices for comprehensive home automation.
2. Wearable Technology - Companies working on wearable devices that integrate tracking technology.
3. Home Security Industry - Security firms looking to incorporate integration of security enhancement technology like GPS-enabled trackers and sensors into their offerings.
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Featured Examples

People-Tracking Lamps
People-Tracking Lamps
The Veilleuse Track Light Moves Back and Forth with the Person in the Room
The fault with many light fixtures is that they are fixed in one place; the Veilleuse Track Light, however, is different. You can move about the room as much as you like and this smart illumination... MORE
Parked Car Tracking
Parked Car Tracking
AwareCar Keeps Tabs on the Location of Your Vehicle and Parking Meter Status
If you are the kind of person who regularly runs into issues with the parking meter or forgets where you parked your vehicle, this car tracking device could be a life-saver. Currently the focus of a... MORE
play_circle_filledAttachable Device-Tracking Wallets (UPDATE)
Attachable Device-Tracking Wallets (UPDATE)
The SmartWallit Pro Can Track Your Wallet Anywhere
The SmartWallit Pro is a new line of device-tracking wallets that can be attached everywhere you go. It connects with iPhone4s or iPhone 5 models, Android 4.3, BT4.0 or BLE smartphones. Its fast... MORE
Pill Intake Trackers
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The Tinylogics Memo Box is a Medication Reminder and Health Companion
If you take pills on a daily basis, this app-accompanying medication reminder will help. Currently seeking finances on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, Memo Box by Tinylogics is a box that lets... MORE
play_circle_filledActive Attaching Tracking Tags
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This XY Tracking Device Detects Where Your Items Are
The XY tracking device is a small tag that can be attached to all your valuables. This unit can easily track where your items are when synced with your smartphone using Bluetooth LE connectivity. It... MORE
Object-Tracking Wireless Gadgets
Object-Tracking Wireless Gadgets
This Wireless Communications Hub Can Track Belongings & People
The OCHO Pad is a wireless communications hub that uses infrared technology to identify personal belongings such as phones, wallets and keys and can also mediate communication between occupants of a... MORE
Glasses-Finding Apps
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Tzukuri Eyewear Help Tracks Your Lost Eyeglasses
Tzukuri Eyewear is a new line of eyewear that connects with your smartphone. If you tend to leave your eyewear behind at home or you constantly lose them, these 3D analysis glasses will... MORE
play_circle_filledCircular Security Tracking Devices
Circular Security Tracking Devices
The Lupo Tracking Unit Protects Your Valuables Remotley
The Lupo is a new circular tracking unit that can be used to protect and control your valuables from a remote distance. With this unit, you can easily manage items through Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity... MORE

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