Mobile Phone Based Auto Security System (Video)

Ruud Elmendorp, a video journalist living in East Africa, has done a more in depth interview with the young Morris Mbetsa who we recently talked about with his mobile phone-based car security system.

“You don’t need a computer, you don’t need a monthly subscription fee, you just need your mobile phone.”

He’s now looking to start a company that manufactures and installs these systems in Kenya.

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3 comments for this post.

Comment from Tech advances rev up in Africa | Worldfocus
21 October 2008 - 12:43 pm - :

[...] “AfriGadget” blog cites examples of African ingenuity and invention, including a phone-based security system designed by an 18-year-old Kenyan. “Startup Africa” also provides resources for African [...]

Comment from Dan Chance
19 November 2008 - 8:28 am - :

I wish you the best. I have not had much success with my ideas so far but I keep hoping. Your idea sounds very intriguing.

Comment from Mobile phone innovation may not happen how you think it does. : crisscrossed blog
22 November 2008 - 4:12 am - :

[...] Afrigadget reports about a mobile phone based auto security system [...]

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