Firstly, I would like to thank Costa for introducing me to Stumbleupon. I had to be the biggest hypocrite when it comes to social network site. I ‘ve been telling people to join but I’ve yet took time to look at its mechanics. Well, until yesterday when I looked at my stats. Honest, I don’t even care about my blog stats. I’m never ambitious.
I noticed a sudden surge of traffic and it’s no accident. Costa had StumbleUpon me. 
I just joined the last hour and I’m loving it. I StumbleUpon another site talking about RFIDs. This is not a technology site so, please excuse my ignorance. The fact is, I was just having a conversation with my husband few days ago regarding RFIDs. Forgive me when I tell you after years of marriage, our topic do get a little stale. It’s now either bloggings, surfings or technology. The first 2 is my turf but the last one is something I just obliged him. Honestly, I’ve no freaking idea what my hubby is talking most of the time.
In the US, RFID is widely used. Here in Malaysia, we’re still far far behind. In case anyone is more blur than me, RFID tags are those tags you find in products or clothes when you go shopping. When you try to pass through the detector, it will sound an alarm showing you had yet pay for your stuffs. My hubby had been fixated by the RFID technology for years. I do admit he’s a bit down because his little RFID pet project is not getting much reception from the people in this country. Well, not yet I assume.
Anyway we were talking about the alarming crime rate in this country of late. Children are abducted, raped and abused. It must be a frightening scenario for any parents. Even children who tagged along with their parents in public places are not exempted from the danger. It was then we talked about RFID technology and its prospect.
Well, husband and I did come to a conclusion it is viable using RFID for parents to keep track of their children. Of course RFID only works within certain range. It’s not a tracking device. There is a limited range. Say if I make a RFID bracelet for the child to wear, wouldn’t it be better if an alarm will sound when the child move out of range? At least parents in malls or playground will be alerted if their child move within a certain range from them.
Honest, I’ve been thinking is there a possibility of turning it into a business prospect?
This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 at 3:17 pm and is filed under gadgets, personal. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Feels good huh? the stumble we had, I mean.
Get into Digg as well. Shiokalingam punya experience!
As for the RFID, hmmmm…..remember the Bible?
Costa - Thanks alot. I guess I got to see the result to believe. I always tell ppl to join but I’m just too lazy.
Pablo - OK, Will check out Digg too..
As for the RFID thing, no it’s not embedded inside the body lar.. lol Just help mothers to monitor their active children. 
LOL! Yeah, I know. But it’s moving in that kind of direction, aren’t we?
Anyway, I do find it rather “cruel” to have those leash-like thingy over children. I mean, you are walking with your child. Not a dog or uncontrolled animal. I wonder why they resort to that. Hold their hands or something lah.
Oh no…they can get hyper when I am not looking. The key is to discipline them and let them know that they have to toe the line. Knowing who is the boss is important.