Pointer Watch is a system developed to prevent the accidental leaving of children and the elderly in shuttle vehicles. In response to a rising number of incidents where individuals, especially children and the elderly, are inadvertently left behind in transport vehicles, this system is designed to proactively address this issue and eliminate such incidents.
The system equips vehicle drivers with the means to locate passengers, such as children, elderly individuals, or those with disabilities who may have fallen asleep or are unable to disembark on their own. Additionally, it helps in locating any suspicious objects left in the vehicle.
The system is offered in two formats: as a stand-alone system within the vehicle, which includes a dedicated scanning button located at the rear of the shuttle vehicle, connected to the vehicle's horn and warning lights. The second format incorporates a GPS transmitter installation, providing the advantage of linking the scanning button to Pointer's fleet management system, in addition to the vehicle's horn and lights.
Drivers are required to perform scans of the vehicle at the beginning and end of each trip. In practice, due to time constraints or forgetfulness, many drivers may unintentionally skip this step. To address this, the Pointer Watch button is strategically placed at the rear of the shuttle vehicle, obliging the driver to move from the front of the vehicle to the rear, ensuring a thorough vehicle scan.
The scanning action is performed both at the start and end of each trip. If the driver fails to engage with the dedicated scan button, the system activates a series of alerts. The vehicle's horn starts beeping, and its lights flash. In cases where the system is integrated with a GPS transmitter, a text message or email alert is sent to the fleet manager through Pointer's fleet management system.
The system is approved by the Standards Institute of Israel, adhering to the requirements of Standard 6400
