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Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc.
Drunk Drivers Sporting Sleeker Bling
June 22nd, 2008
As Memorial Day marks the beginning of the "100 Deadly Days of Summer," known for increased rates of alcohol-related traffic accidents, a new version of a popular, high-tech alcohol anklet is heating up the summer scene. The bracelets, known for gracing the ankles of a number of Hollywood celebrities, actually sample a subject's sweat, every 30 minutes, in order to measure for alcohol consumption. Termed SCRAM (for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor), the system is used for 24/7, long-term monitoring of DUI offenders, with particular emphasis on the more than 250,000 repeat drunk drivers convicted each year. The original version of the bracelet, first released in...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-06-22)
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