PocketFinder GPS Vehicle Locators Pinpoint Pet Bloggers Adventures on Their Way to BarkWorld Expo in Subarus
ATLANTA, Sep 28, 2011 Two lucky pet owners will be test driving new 2012 Subaru Foresters from their homes to BarkWorld Expo 2011 in Atlanta, Ga. on September 29 outfitted with PocketFinder(R) GPS Vehicle Locators that allow fellow attendees and pet lovers to follow the pets (and their owners) along the route.
PocketFinder Vehicle is easy to install and use. Once activated, the PocketFinder devices pinpoint their location on a satellite map that can be viewed over the Internet via a computer or web-enabled smartphone. For BarkWorld, a special account has been created that pet lovers across the world can access to follow the Subaru adventure. Click on PocketFinder’s banner from the BarkWorld website www.barkworldexpo.com or sign in from www.pocketfinder.com User ID: barkworld, Password: password.
"As a socially aware pet parent myself, I’m thrilled to be working with PocketFinder to showcase their GPS Vehicle Locators for our Social Petworking(TM) community," said Denise Quashie, founder of BarkWorld Expo.
"BarkWorld is a fun way to demonstrate our PocketFinder GPS vehicle location device," said Dave Morse, CEO of Location Based Technologies, Inc. which develops and manufactures all PocketFinder products. "It illustrates how our devices help people keep in touch with loved ones."
PocketFinder Vehicle easily attaches to automobiles, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, jet skis–virtually any powered vehicle. In a highly mobile society, it’s more important than ever to be connected with the people, pets and things one cares most about.
Parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing they can locate their loved ones at any time or receive email and SMS text alerts based on speeds and established zones. These devices give teen and senior drivers confidence knowing they can be found in any emergency. Parents can also virtually remain in the passenger seat and help their new driver become a better driver. Businesses save money with reduced fuel consumption, better customer service and time management, lower liability, and reduced overtime.
MSRP for PocketFinder Vehicle is $189.95, with a monthly service charge of $12.95 for online access.
Also on September 29, 2011, Location Based Technologies, Inc. will host a free live demonstration of PocketFinder units during a special webinar from 1:30 pm-2:15 pm PDT. Register at www.pocketfinder.com .
About BarkWorld Expo
BarkWorld Conference & Expo (BarkWorld) is the national pet social media conference covering all facets of social media, pet education, lifestyle awareness, and networking for the pet community. It was established in 2009 for socially aware pet owners, bloggers, and those connected to the industry as an entertaining, yet highly-educational, forum. BarkWorld is an extremely important aspect to mobilizing the new media efforts of pet social media and to address the increasing challenges faced by the pet industry. For additional information, visit www.barkworldexpo.com .
About Location Based Technologies
A publicly traded company, Location Based Technologies LBAS -0.34% designs and develops PocketFinder personal locator devices for a highly mobile society. PocketFinder devices provide an easy solution to helps people use technology to stay connected to what they value most–loved ones, pets, vehicles and assets–at any time from almost anywhere. PocketFinder products include the GPS Vehicle Locator, Personal GPS Locator and GPS Pet Locator. For more information, visit http://www.pocketfinder.com .
PocketFinder and Location Based Technologies, Inc. are trademarks of Location Based Technologies, Inc. registered in the US and other countries.
SOURCE: Location Based Technologies