Revolutionary gizmo to find stolen bikes?

[semisub]

Could this be something we could use to track down stolen bicycles in the future?

 

http://www.wired.com...len-bike-too/��

 

Tile, a new product that combines tiny plastic tags with a companion smartphone app, promises to help lost stuff get found once and for all. But that’s just part of its potential. If adopted widely, a crowdsourced network of users could be a powerful resource for recovering stolen stuff too.

[P.A.K.]

Can't a thief just remove the Tile?

 

You know what will really work, if manufacturers imprinted a QR code on the frame. And when a bike gets sold, an approved bike shop registers new the new owner's details online to that QR code. Almost like RICA for cellphones.

 

When you sell your bike you simply have to register the new owner at a LBS.

 

Then you can easily scan any bike's code with your smartphone and see previous owners' history

Edited August 7, 2013 by P.A.K.

[semisub]

Yes, but what if the device was imbedded into the frame? Then there is no way to remove it so you can track your bike through the network.

[Cruz Addict]

Yeah but a range of 50-100ft is going to be pretty limited when it comes to finding a bicycle

[Izak]

I'm currently testing a full on GPS based tracking system.....

[olram_df]

This is quite interesting, thanks for the share.

[DJR]

I say build a little TNT into the saddle - so it can be activated while the new unlawful owner is riding it. Not big enough to kill, just to neatly neuter him.