The 'Tile' System Lets You Leverage Others to Find Your Stuff
Alexander Lam — June 27, 2013 — Tech
References: thetileapp & gizmag
Shaped to be paper-thin and the size of a matchbook, the 'Tile' tracking tags allow you to keep track of all your stuff. The small tag can be attached to anything, used as a keychain or dropped in your bag. If you lose something, just use the Tile App to find it. The app shows you if you are getting closer to your item as you move around.
If your item is lost in an unknown location, you can instantly leverage the Tile network to find your stuff. The app allows you to retrieve information from every user's phone so that you can locate your item. If they get close to your lost object, the app informs you where it was last seen. The app runs in the background and sends data securely to the cloud so you don't have to worry about privacy.
If your item is lost in an unknown location, you can instantly leverage the Tile network to find your stuff. The app allows you to retrieve information from every user's phone so that you can locate your item. If they get close to your lost object, the app informs you where it was last seen. The app runs in the background and sends data securely to the cloud so you don't have to worry about privacy.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourced Tracking - Leveraging the power of crowds to track and find lost items.
2. Paper-thin Tags - Developing tracking tags that are thin and compact for convenience.
3. Location-based Tracking - Utilizing location data to help users locate their lost items.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can explore the development of innovative tracking tags to enhance user experience and prevent loss.
2. Mobile Apps - Mobile app developers have the opportunity to create intuitive and user-friendly apps that leverage crowdsourced tracking to locate lost items.
3. Cloud Technology - Cloud technology providers can offer secure data storage and transmission services for tracking apps that rely on location-based data.
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