 How About Making A Cellphone For Child? |
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 Sep 11 2007, 01:56 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Ningbo, China Member No.: 49,552  |
I have an idea that making a cellphone for child.
This phone have only 2 buttons, one is "father" the other is "mother". There should be icon on both of buttons and the buttons should be biger than usual. And for security reason, only 2 certain phone number incoming call can be made, any incoming call from other phone number will be ignored. The 2 certain phone number is for father and mother. the phone number of father and mother (or other family member) can be set up when first time use. Will you buy this cellphone for your child(ren)? by the way, My writen English is poor, any correct will be welcome. |
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Sep 11 2007, 02:06 AM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 24-September 06 Member No.: 30,489 |
There is one like that it is called the dragon phone cell phone. The parent puts numbers in the phone, and for the kid to call them, all he/or she has to do is dial like a particular number, for instance maybe like 4 or 5 whatever the parent decided for. So its sort of like your idea, but i dont know.
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Sep 11 2007, 02:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Ningbo, China Member No.: 49,552 |
Bk2070, thank you for tell me this infomation.
I think what we make will be more cartoon and more fit child character. And can you tell me who made the dragon phone? |
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Sep 11 2007, 03:45 AM
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EVIL CORN! Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 7-May 06 From: USA Member No.: 23,230  |
I've heard of child phones like this (one was called the Firefly I believe??). It's a neat idea I think. It gets kids thinking about what they should really be using their cell phone for---emergencies, not text messaging. Hopefully these cell phones don't kids into bad habits like that. When these phones are used right, they have great benefits. I love your idea of 2 buttons, I don't that exact phone has came out yet.
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Sep 11 2007, 06:26 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Ningbo, China Member No.: 49,552 |
As husker have said the child phones must not lead kids into bad habits.
And I am thinking if parents will worry about the radiation of the cell phone, that's the problem will be settled. For little kids use, the phone should have a loudspeaker. If parents of family member incoming call is made, the phone will automaticly pick up the phone, and play the sound in the loudspeaker. In that way, kids can talk as usual and don't have to get the phone near to their ears. |
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Sep 11 2007, 07:08 PM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 28-August 07 From: SWUK Member No.: 48,976 |
Attempts and a cell phone for kids has been made. One that springs to mind is the Teddyfone its marketed towards children as young as four and shaped as a bear. To be honest though why on earth would a four year old need a cell phone?
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Sep 11 2007, 07:35 PM
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Super Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 209 Joined: 12-July 07 From: Canada Member No.: 46,349 |
actually there is a cell phone out. Im not sure how it is programmed, but it had i believe three buttons on it.
One button is to recieve a call One button is to send a call (to home) One button is to call emergency I could be wrong, I seen it long long time ago. But regardless, they are out there and do exist. Google children's cell phone and there are plenty of articles and what not. It would be a good idea to give a 13 yr old a cell phone because it would allow them to go to local theatre with friends and still be able to contact them. I use to go, only my buddy had a celly though. And heres the post about the firefly QUOTE Firefly: The Firefly phone is available through Cingular with a contract or as a pay-as-you-go service from major retailers. This translucent blue phone (other shell colors are available) has just a handful of programmable buttons on the front, including “Mom” and “Dad” icons to speed dial those individuals with a push of the button. There is also a 911 button. The phone book (PIN protected) allows parents to program in up to 20 numbers. In addition, an optional instruction sets the phone to automatically reject any call from a number not in the phone book. The Firefly is just a little over 2 ounces and its battery allows for 6 hours of talking, or over a week of standby, between charges. Source: http://www.cellforcash.com/free-email-news...ng-children.asp This post has been edited by 9block: Sep 11 2007, 07:37 PM |
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Sep 12 2007, 02:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Ningbo, China Member No.: 49,552 |
Thanks a lot!
I have this idea because I haven't seen this kind of cell phone in my local market. I think if I make it even now, It will not be too late. The qustion is how big is the market for the phone. |
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Sep 13 2007, 06:29 AM
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Member [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 25-August 07 Member No.: 48,808 |
If the idea has not yet been propogated in your market then I would say that you go out rite away and market this phone of yours. get good sponsors and put it into productions. You can start of by making a beta and posting here and tell other what you've got. We can put up ideas on how you can improve your child cellphone.
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