UPS Driver invents cellphone signal blocking peripheral
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
There are numerous studies that show talking on your cellphone while driving dramatically increases your chance of an accident. Laws have been passed in an attempt to combat this but try driving around while counting how many people you see talking on their cellphones, chances are it will be a lot more than 0.
Well, it seems a UPS deliveryman by the name of Fred Wenz has developed a device, with the help of John Fischer, that will effectively prevent drivers from using their cellphones while driving. The device is called the Owner Compliance Key and when activated will block all cell phone signals within a 5-foot radius. It even has the ability to only be activated when a specific key is used to start a car.
The duo is feeling pretty good about their invention saying that they will be able to mass produce Owner Complince Keys for around 10 bucks. Perhaps this is what we need to finally squash this problem.
Read (USA Today)
Tags: cellphone, owner compliance key, safety, singal, technology, UPS