The creator of UTAG was often working in dangerous environments and needed something that could store vital personal data, could easily be seen and identified as containing emergency information and be worn in a visible place
He needed to carry all the information he felt was necessary to help in an emergency situation in a format that gave him the best possible chance of communicating with emergency services. His solution was UTAG.
UTAG utilises the latest USB technology to give electronic data storage, in a style that is highly visible. It clearly displays the international medical symbol (the snake and staff) and the letters "ICE" an acronym recognised by Emergency Services meaning "In Case of Emergency".
The initial version mimicked a traditional dogtag and could be worn as a dogtag, a zip pull or on a key ring. As the idea developed, a smaller more compact version was created along with a credit card version which can be carried in a wallet or purse. All are carried or worn in areas where trained emergency workers will automatically look to find information about the carrier.
The unique software that was developed includes emergency phone contacts, photo ID, doctor's details and medical information (all fields are optional). The "tick box" design means that it can be translated into seven European languages simply by pressing on the appropriate language flag (excepting any free text entered).
The idea is simple yet highly effective. It was quickly picked up by the motorcycle community as the rugged dogtag style perfectly fitted not only the needs of the modern motorcyclist on our busy roads but also the look and style.
However the success is spreading as more and more people see the benefit of carrying UTAG. Cyclists, runners, horse riders, skateboarders, ramblers etc. all see the benefit of carrying essential information just in case.
But UTAG is for more than just medical emergencies. The addition of the "Private Folder" means that the wearer of the UTAG now has the ability to carry vital documents such as passport, driving licence, insurance etc. in a secure way. It utilises encryption technology that means any files saved can only be accessed using the owners own personally chosen password.
When travelling abroad in particular the UTAG wearer can have the comfort of having any emergency information available in any of 7 European languages and hold secure copies of essential documentation. Why wouldn't you have one?
Seems a quite a good idea. apart from the fact you can pretty much do this with a memorystick, a spreadsheet, some stickybacked plastic and a length of bathroom plug chain...
What do you think?
