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The M2M solution
from Telefónica GTX
The
requirement
profile
GTX develops its tracking products
and solutions for the international
market. Therefore, they must operate
irrespective of the country. Especially in
the case of the SmartSole, an intelligent
location system in the form of a shoe
sole, it is important for the technological
device to be well protected and sturdily
integrated. Therefore GTX has been
looking for a mobile solution that works
independently of the mains and - once
it has been integrated and installed requires no further access.
Simple. Everywhere. Reliable_
The Company
GTX Corp is one of the pioneers in
wearables, intelligent, portable and
wearable devices, with positioning
function via GPS.
GTX stands for “Global Trek Xploration”.
Founded in 2002, the company has been
publicly listed since 2008. GTX develops
and drives solutions that answer the
simple question ‘Where is ...?”
- Where is my mother, my child, my car,
my drone ...? For this, the company uses
GPS, cellular, and Bluetooth technologies
that are connected for tracking with
the GTX Corp platform.
GTX Corp’s headquarters is in
Los Angeles, California. The company
distributes products and solutions
internationally via distributors and
resellers in Canada, Mexico, Australia,
Nepal, and many European countries.
The
Telefónica
performance
profile
Global SIM for optimal connectivity
Worldwide data connection
National and international roaming SIM
Global SIM available in different form
factors, and as a securely integrated
solution
Acknowledged M2M competence
The
Telefónica
Solution_
He has gone down in football history
as the “Bomber of the Nation”, and
now he has brought an ailment that is
afflicting the nation back into public
awareness: Gerd Müller - still the top
scorer 36 years after his departure
from the German football league - has
Alzheimer’s. His club, FC Bayern Munich,
made the sad news public in advance
of his 70th birthday. The top footballer
is suffering from the disease, for which
there is currently no cure, along with
the erstwhile football manager from
Bayer Leverkusen, Rudi Assauer, and
approximately 1.2 million people in
Germany. Worldwide, the number of
people who suffer from Alzheimer’s or
dementia is estimated to be 47 million,
in Europe approximately 8.7 million.
With proper care the disease’s
progression can be slowed down. But
that is not easy and requires great
attentiveness. Many dementia and
Alzheimer’s patients develop inner
anxiety and an urge to run away. The
American Alzheimer’s Association places
their proportion at 60 percent. Because
patients’ ability to orient can increasingly
deteriorate, they are unable to find their
way home.
“Telefónica provides the perfectly appropriate
solution for us with Global SIM: Our SmartSole
can be used worldwide with it. And with secure
installation of the SIM function we provide our
tracking sole with maximum sturdiness. This
increases reliability for our customers.”
Patrick Bertagna,
CEO of GTX Corp
“This is a dramatic situation for
families. They see how a loved one
changes, becoming removed from
their coexistence with others, losing
independence. If he then runs away,
their worry becomes immeasurable,”
says Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GTX Corp,
a pioneering company for wearables.
Alzheimer’s patients do not differ from
other people with orientation difficulties,
such as children and adolescents who
suffer from autism, or people with
brain injuries. They all run the risk of
wandering aimlessly.
This device sends its position data to the
GTX server, which caregivers or relatives
can then view via a protected website.
The “SmartSoles” can be used with any
shoe, just like other insoles. This has
the advantage that currently confused
and demented people will not need to
worry about the technology at all. They
cannot even forget their locating system,
because they will inevitably take it with
them in pulling on their shoes.
The caregivers or nurses will have the
peace of mind that comes from knowing
“Finding them quickly can save lives,”
said Bertagna. “Even just city traffic
is dangerous for them. The weather,
sun, rain, cold, can seriously endanger
their health. It is life-threatening if, for
example, if they cannot take important
medication.”
As a specialist in wearables and smart
tracking solutions, GTX has developed
a system that enables relatives and
caregivers to easily and quickly bring
their patients back home: The company
integrates a positioning and M2M
communication module into shoe soles.
GTX integrates a tracking and
communication module
in the sole of the shoe.
Those in need of help can be easily
located using this SmartSole.
they can easily find their relatives or
patients again.
GTX has developed functions for
its online locating platform that
automatically inform when danger
threatens. For example, the system
supports so-called geo-fencing: If the
SmartSole user exits a previously defined
area - for example, the property he
lives on - the relatives or caregivers will
automatically receive an SMS or email,
so that they can respond quickly, saving
their charge before worse things happen.
Good
coverage
around the world_
“Our system will work just as well as
the data connection via which the GPS
information is sent to our servers. For
that reason we sought a mobile provider
that offers the best possible coverage
around the globe,” said Bertagna.
The choice settled on Telefónica. “It
wasn’t only the worldwide data connection via Global SIM that made Telefónica
the right choice, but also the flexibility
in design. Telefónica enables us to securely integrate the Global SIM in the
SmartSole. This rules out sources of error
on the user’s part, and ensures the highest possible reliability,” said Bertagna.
Because shoe soles undergo a lot of
stress, the sturdiness of the technology
being used is particularly significant. It
not only needs to be stable, but also perfectly protected against extreme tempe-
rature changes, moisture, and dampness.
These clever shoe soles are charged inductively, i.e. without a cable. “This way
we have been able to increase the sturdiness of our sole, because each charging
port would have had an opening in our
otherwise closed system,” said Bertagna.
in need with a conspicuous emergency
call system. That makes it easier for
them to accept support via the technology.
Currently GTX Corp is increasing its
distribution network around the globe.
In the meantime SmartSoles have become available in several European counThe SmartSole is configured via the GTX
tries, including Germany. This provides
portal or via an app. Depending on the
setting, the SmartSole will send the wea- those affected in this country and their
rer’s geodata to the GTX server every five relatives with an easy way to enhance
security. Place the SmartSole into the
to ten minutes. The battery lasts two to
shoe - and just like that, those whom
three days. As an automatic, non-visible
caregivers keep close to their hearts will
tracking device, SmartSole offers maximum security without stigmatizing those not be lost.
Customer benefits
Telefónica Global SIM makes it possible to
use the GTX SmartSole worldwide.
A mobile phone company for worldwide use
of the SmartSole
A fully enclosed system that is sturdily
protected from environmental conditions
Secure integration of Global SIM in the
locating unit
Easy management of M2M SIM cards via a
web portal
The battery in the SmartSole is charged inductively. This
way no cable needs to be connect to the sole.
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For more information:
Telefónica
M2M-Team
_
GTX distribution partners for the
SmartSole:
Way4Net
T: 0800 MACHINE
(Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00)
T: 038826 889393
F: 038826 889398
T: 0800 622 44 63
(Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00)
E-mail: [email protected]
www.way4net.de/smartsole
E-mail: [email protected]
www.m2m.telefonica.de
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Telefónica Germany
With 42.2 million1 mobile phone connections, Telefónica Germany is the market leader among mobile providers in
Germany. The company, which has been part of the E-Plus Group since October 1, 2014, manages a total of 47.7
million1 customer connections, making it one of the three leading integrated telecommunications providers in the
German market. Sales in 2014 amounted to 7.79 billion euros2. The company, which has been listed on the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange since 2012, offers mobile and landline services to residential and business customers in Germany,
including telephony, data, and value added services. The Spanish company Telefónica SA is an indirect majority
shareholder, and is one of the world’s largest telecommunications providers. The company’s known core brands include
O2 and BASE. As part of its multi-brand strategy Telefónica Germany also maintains numerous secondary brands,
including FONIC, netzclub, blau.de, and simyo, as well as partnerships with Ay Yildiz, Tchibo Mobile, Ortel Mobile, among
others, thereby reaching new customer groups.
Through its successful multi-brand strategy, the company is a leading provider of smartphone rates and products. In
doing so Telefónica Germany is setting standards in the German telecommunications market with its innovative and
customer-friendly products. As the leading digital telecommunications provider, Telefónica Germany wants to provide
people with technological possibilities, and to promote social progress through digital products and services.
You can learn more about Telefónica Germany at: www.telefonica.de/unternehmen
1 Status 31.03.2015: Consolidated figure for the Telefónica Germany Group
2 Status 31.12.2014: Combined figure for the Telefónica Germany Group