Rather than going through the phone screens, dialing 911, placing the call and talking to a dispatcher, this one-touch system ensures ease of placing a call—and takes measures to increase safety in a physically threatening situation.
Smart phones have revolutionized the way we do business, socialize and live our lives. Now, a couple of Upper Pottsgrove entrepreneurs are looking to use the devices to save those very lives. Spring-Ford High School graduate Kevin Kollar has patented the Wireless Emergency Breaker Beacon: Silent Guardian (WEBB-SG). Kollar enlisted the help of his 21-year old son Alex in developing the new application for Android devices. “Dad gave me the idea,” said Alex. “I brought it to life.” The Kollars’ application removes several steps from the process of calling 911 in a life-threatening emergency while eliminating the need to have to attempt to reach emergency services via text message. Rather than going through the phone screens, dialing 911, …
Free app now available for shoppers’ iPhone® and AndroidTM devices
The following release was sent in by Laura Jacobs of e3communications: Carlisle, PA – As part of its ongoing commitment to offering customers simple solutions to enhance their shopping experience, GIANT Food Stores announced the launch of its first mobile application for iPhone® and AndroidTM devices [in February]. Customers can now download the mobile application for free at the App Store or Android Market. “More customers are relying on the convenience that technology can offer and we are committed to bringing that innovation to our customers and to our stores,” said Rick Herring, president, GIANT Food Stores. “The launch of a mobile app is a natural extension to the suite of technologies we currently offer in store. We also look forward…
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WEBB silent guardian
10:58 am on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
@jxjipper: As the creator of the WEBB: silent guardian APP for Android. I can tell you first hand that although the 55 and over demographics will definitely benefit from this, it was actually inspired by a 12 year girl that got raped and left for dead, her cell phone was broken at the hinge and the memory showed she tried to dial 911 but only got the 9 and 1 dialed before her attacker got hold … more ›