July 21, 2004

AirGate Technologies Develops RFID Car Seat

AirGate Technologies Inc. is currently developing a child car seat called Smart Buckle that would alert the driver if the seat buckle disengages using RFID technology.

According to Information Week:

Nearly 12% of children who weigh less than 60 pounds ride unrestrained in their safety seats, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Read more: RFID Chips in Kids' Car Seats

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