Schoolbags get GPS tracking

From: Dave Baker (newsgroup_poster_at_jodael.com)
Date: 10/29/04 

Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:54:11 +0800

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,11222090%255E29677,00.html

"TOKYO: Japanese parents worried about their children will be able to put
military technology in their schoolbags to track them down at all times, amid
a nationwide preoccupation with security."

rest of story at link above.

33000 yen works out to about US$310.

Secom is the security company involved. Here is a link to some more info on
monthly charges, technology used, etc.:

http://www.cdmatech.com/solutions/products/casestudy_secom.jsp

Dave

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