Expanded IC Tag Child Protection Service Developed - NTT Data
Expanded IC Tag Child Protection Service Developed - NTT Data
Expanded IC Tag Child Protection Service Developed - NTT Data
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November 16, 2005<strong>Expanded</strong> <strong>IC</strong> <strong>Tag</strong> <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Protection</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>Developed</strong>- New service alerts drivers to presence of children in vicinity -<strong>NTT</strong> DATA CorporationNissan Motor Co., Ltd.its communications Inc.TRENDY CorporationToky u Security Co., Ltd.TOKYO (Nov . 16, 2005) -- <strong>NTT</strong> DATA Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., itscommunications Inc., Toky u Security Co., Ltd., and TRENDY Corporation todayannounced that they hav e dev eloped an expanded <strong>IC</strong> tag i-saf ety ® Serv ice that isexpected to help reduce traf f ic accidents inv olv ing children, in addition to help protectthem f rom crime.The expanded serv ice, which is still in the experimental stage, alerts driv ers to thepresence of children in the v icinity thanks to a v oice-recording f rom an electronicinf ormation dev ice in the car that warns: "<strong>Child</strong>ren nearby . Please be caref ul." Signalsf rom the child's <strong>IC</strong> tag and the driv er's <strong>IC</strong> tag are picked up by "lookout spots" on thestreet, such as electricity poles and schooly ard gates, which are af f ixed with receiv ersto pick up such signals. The inf ormation is then transmitted back to the car'sinf ormation dev ice, triggering the v oice-recording. The new sy stem is expected to beespecially usef ul f or driv ers in residential city areas where v isibility is low due to blindintersections caused by hills, house walls, etc.The expanded i-saf ety Serv ice will be tested in a two-square kilometer area in Aoba-ku,Yokohama City f rom this December until March next y ear.i-saf ety is the name f or <strong>NTT</strong> <strong>Data</strong>'s ef f orts to establish a saf e, secure communityenv ironment using IT. The other serv ices of the original i-saf ety Serv ice weredev eloped by <strong>NTT</strong> DATA, its communications, Toky u Security and TRENDY. The otherserv ices, which are still in the experimental phase as well, are as f ollows:1. On-call serviceA child can call f or help by pushing an alarm button on their <strong>IC</strong> tag. This trigger ane-mail to the cellular phone or PC of the child's designated guardian notif y ing them ofthe child's whereabouts and instructing them to go to the child's rescue. In the
meantime, the guardian can call police or other authorities f or help.2. Notification of arrival or departure of a childWhen a child wearing the <strong>IC</strong> tag passes "lookout spots" on the street, the child'sdesignated guardian is automatically notif ied v ia e-mail on his/her cellular phone or PC.3. Location searchA guardian can ascertain the location of a child carry ing an <strong>IC</strong> tag using the browsef unction of the Internet or cellular phone. The guardian can conf irm not only where thechild is, but also where the child has trav eled that day .The expanded serv ice test will inv olv e about 200 children, 200 designated guardians,100 v ehicles with onboard electronic dev ices f or receiv ing <strong>IC</strong> tag signals, and 20lookout spots.Technical specifications:* <strong>IC</strong> tag: Activ e ty pe (2.4GHz band)* Lookout spots: Wireless LAN-based transceiv er stations (IEEE8.2.11b/g)* Installation method: Connection to a cable telev ision transmission channelThe f iv e companies will expand the detection range of the <strong>IC</strong> tags and adjust thesy stem to respond to increased car speeds based on the test results.Role of each participating company:<strong>NTT</strong> DATA: Ov erall coordination and sy stem dev elopmentNissan: Inspection of traf f ic saf ety serv icesits communications Inc: Prov ision of network inf rastructure, including wirelessLAN-based transceiv er stationsTRENDY: Sy stem dev elopment and operation of the sy stem during the test periodToky u Security : Prov ision of security guards to assist in community patrolling and togo to locations when there is trouble* For more details on i-safety ® <strong>Service</strong>, go to:http://www.machidukuri.com/ (Japanese only)Attachment: Ov erv iew of new serv iceFor more information, please contact:Ms. RyuPublic Relations Office<strong>NTT</strong> DATA CorporationPhone:+81-3-5546-8051Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Communications CSR DepartmentGlobal Communications CSR and IR DivisionPhone:+81-(0)3-5565-2141
Mr. Suzuki, Mr. MitsuiGeneral Affairs GroupManagement Divisionits communications Inc.Phone:+81-44-820-7500Mr. ItohTRENDY CorporationPhone:+81-3-3478-4848Mr. YotsumotoSecurity SectionSecurity DepartmentTokyu Security Co., Ltd.Phone:+81-3-5457-1071News Releases.The serv ices, prices of products and serv ices, specif ications, telephone numbers,etc. f or inquiries and other inf ormation included in news releases are the dataav ailable on the day of the release. This inf ormation may be changed at any timewithout notice. In certain circumstances, due to v arious risks or unexpectedoccurrences, actual results may also be dif f erent f rom the plans or projections innews releases.
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