ORIGOSafe: A new system that helps prevent texting while driving
ORIGOSafe: A new system that helps prevent texting while driving
Developed by a U.S.-based company,
ORIGOSafe costs USD 279. The system currently works only with the
Samsung Galaxy S III. Versions for iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 are in the
works.
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Texting and
driving together is dangerous. But, many of us are tempted to do that
despite knowing the grave consequences. Well, there is no more need to
risk your and others lives, as a company in the U.S. have come up with a
system that will prevent people from texting while driving.
Before starting the car, driver needs to
insert his/her smartphone in the system called ORIGOSafe. As a user
drives the car, the device charges the phone, and only allows making and
receiving phone calls via Bluetooth.
Users can remove the phone while
driving, but the system will sound an alarm and alerts a system
administrator, such as a parent or manager. Subsequently, the driver is
prevented from restarting the car. But, that is until an administrator
or parent punches in a code on the ORIGOSafe's keypad.
It's notable the system allows user to
remove phone if the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is idling.
The device has been developed by a Virginia-based company is priced at
$279, plus installation. Currently, the system is only compatible with
the Samsung S III. The company is working to build versions that are
compatible with the iPhone 5 and 4S.
What do you think of the ORIGOSafe?
Would it be successful in India, if launched? Let us know in the
comments section below. In the meanwhile, check out the video that shows
how the ORIGOSafe works:
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