VITAband

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A VITAband showing a Visa Debit card

VITAband is a

payWave wireless functionality and a toll-free phone number with unique identity code that can be used by EMTs to retrieve health information and contacts in case of an accident or health emergency.[4][5][6]

History

VITAband was created by David Waxman and Jason Brown in 2007 and was launched in September 2009.

exercise.[9] VITAband is a combination of design and function which conveniently and securely stores emergency information remotely and offers access to money by contactless payment.[7]

VITAband

Description

The designers wanted to set their product apart from others so they integrated

prepaid card, the user must first set up a VITAband Visa prepaid card.[4][12] Users can load the card with anywhere from US$25 to $500 via the company website.[9]

Size

VITAband comes in two sizes:[1] a small size of 180 mm (7.1 in) and a large size of 202 mm (8.0 in).[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ultra-rock-tri. "Nathan VITAband ID Band at". Rei.com. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
  2. ^ a b "VITAband Holds Emergency Medical Info, Visa RFID Credit Card for Joggers". Lifehacker.com. 2011-09-22.
  3. ^ a b "Convenient cash + safety with VITAband … sweet! - Family Health Guy - Site Home - MSDN Blogs". Blogs.msdn.com. 2011-11-17.
  4. ^ a b c d "Vitaband « Not Fast But Not Last". Notfastbutnotlast.com. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
  5. ^ a b "WIRED Store". Store.wired.com. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
  6. ^ Austin (2011-10-21). "enjoy the ride: Product Review: Vitaband". Enjoytheridetri.blogspot.com.[dead link]
  7. ^ a b "VITAband". CoolBusinessIdeas.com. 2009-07-31. Archived from the original on October 10, 2009.
  8. ^ a b c "Detailed Review of VITAband". TriBomb. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
  9. ^ a b c "VITAband is a cash/ID combo you wear on your wrist". Gizmag.com. 2012-02-06.
  10. ^ "VITAband". VITAband. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
  11. ^ a b "Combine Medical Alerts, Cashless Payment with VITAband". TechNewsDaily.com. 2012-02-17.
  12. ^ Steve Casimiro (2011-09-21). "Fresh Goods: VITAband Emergency Bracelet (and Cash)". Adventure-journal.com.

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