wraggster
June 5th, 2006, 16:35
News via real Tech News (http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3121)
The biggest beach or poolside risk before the iPod and other high cost electronics came along was a thief getting your beer or maybe nabbing your wallet. Unfortunately, the old hide-it-in-the-shoe method is not very effective, and with sand and sun involved, also not very practical in safeguarding delicate electronics. Enter the Yelpie - a bright yellow battery-operated electronic safe that shrieks when you tug on it.
So, what is Yelpie? It is a patented, high density plastic device that is battery powered, lightweight and portable. To operate you simply open up Yelpie, stash your gear, and arm it with a four digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Any attempt to move the device will result in a 90 decibel alarm sounding which will attract a lot of attention. Yelpie’s clever design means that an accidental bump will not set it off. It needs repeated movements over less than a second to go into alarm. Once in alarm, it can be silenced (and unlocked) by entering your PIN. If the movement stops, for example, after the thieves have dropped Yelpie, the alarm will shut down within 30 seconds. Once the alarm has ceased, Yelpie is once more watching out for your valuables.
The Yelpie also offers a weatherproof storage place to keep sand and rain out of your expensive electronic devices.
An extra feature of Yelpie is that the shoulder strap can be threaded through handbags and other items and pulled tight. It would then be almost impossible to get the bag off without setting of the alarm..
The biggest beach or poolside risk before the iPod and other high cost electronics came along was a thief getting your beer or maybe nabbing your wallet. Unfortunately, the old hide-it-in-the-shoe method is not very effective, and with sand and sun involved, also not very practical in safeguarding delicate electronics. Enter the Yelpie - a bright yellow battery-operated electronic safe that shrieks when you tug on it.
So, what is Yelpie? It is a patented, high density plastic device that is battery powered, lightweight and portable. To operate you simply open up Yelpie, stash your gear, and arm it with a four digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Any attempt to move the device will result in a 90 decibel alarm sounding which will attract a lot of attention. Yelpie’s clever design means that an accidental bump will not set it off. It needs repeated movements over less than a second to go into alarm. Once in alarm, it can be silenced (and unlocked) by entering your PIN. If the movement stops, for example, after the thieves have dropped Yelpie, the alarm will shut down within 30 seconds. Once the alarm has ceased, Yelpie is once more watching out for your valuables.
The Yelpie also offers a weatherproof storage place to keep sand and rain out of your expensive electronic devices.
An extra feature of Yelpie is that the shoulder strap can be threaded through handbags and other items and pulled tight. It would then be almost impossible to get the bag off without setting of the alarm..