Covert Asset Tracking Systems (CATS.eye) is to launch a
trackable clothing range that can be traced through the
internet.
The clothing will be designed to allow the wearer to be located
almost anywhere in the world and from any internet connection.
The clothing’s self-sustained solar-powered material is
waterproof and machine washable and will allow the clothing to run
indefinitely without the need to recharge any batteries.
The clothing is designed for both consumer and government use,
said CATS.eye.
The clothing will be able to detect where the wearer is via GPS
positioning, and will also be able to sense movement and
non-movement, and display flashing or permanent LED lighting for
high visibility.
Future models will enable mobile communication via an inbuilt
microphone and headset.
An initial range of clothing will consist of high visibility
safety jackets, outdoor and wet weather jackets such as those used
when skiing, and school back-packs and satchels.
Later developments will see the technology rolled out into
security clothing, body armour for the police and military, and
life jackets for marine use.
The first examples of the clothing will be on display at the CES
show in Las Vegas in January.
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