VITAband
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.
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
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- ^ a b "VITAband Holds Emergency Medical Info, Visa RFID Credit Card for Joggers". Lifehacker.com. 2011-09-22.
- ^ a b "Convenient cash + safety with VITAband … sweet! - Family Health Guy - Site Home - MSDN Blogs". Blogs.msdn.com. 2011-11-17.
- ^ a b c d "Vitaband « Not Fast But Not Last". Notfastbutnotlast.com. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ a b "WIRED Store". Store.wired.com. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
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- ^ a b "VITAband". CoolBusinessIdeas.com. 2009-07-31. Archived from the original on October 10, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Detailed Review of VITAband". TriBomb. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ a b c "VITAband is a cash/ID combo you wear on your wrist". Gizmag.com. 2012-02-06.
- ^ "VITAband". VITAband. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ a b "Combine Medical Alerts, Cashless Payment with VITAband". TechNewsDaily.com. 2012-02-17.
- ^ Steve Casimiro (2011-09-21). "Fresh Goods: VITAband Emergency Bracelet (and Cash)". Adventure-journal.com.