"When you have Snake Eyes, abducters have No-Dice!" ^©

Vision:

Losing a child in a public area is one of the worst nightmares a parent could ever have. Although many people are in the vicinity, they may not be aware of the situation that is unfolding in front of them. Snake Eyes is a device that will alert parents, as well as bystanders, when a child is lost or in trouble.

This product is a two-part device: a handheld transmitter for the parents and a wristband receiver for the child. The apparatus is triggered when the child wanders out of a specified range from their parents, resulting in a vibration on the parent's receiver. If the parent cannot visibily see their child, they can activate an alarm on the child's device.

The prototype consists of a receiver contained in a bracelet, worn by the child, and a transmitter, held by the parent. Ultimately, No-Dice Co. plans to integrate the device into a durable watch. To ensure that abductors do not simply remove the device, a watch strap will be equipped with a locking mechanism. Furthermore, the strap will be constructed out of a material comparable to aircraft cable, making it difficult to remove the device from the child.

Figure 1.0: Current Prototype and Potential Development

Prototype                                                                                      Potential Development

This product, which will be distributed within Canada, is intended for children between the ages of two to nine. Snake Eyes will be marketed towards the estimated 8 million Canadian families who are concerned about their children’s safety. The estimated production cost of Snake Eyes is $40.00, which includes the price of circuit boards, transmitters, batteries, a sound circuit, a speaker as well as $7.00 labour costs. This product will be sold directly to the customers, at a price of $60.00 CDN.

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© No-Dice Inc. July 2003