How an Austrian Company Reinvents Personal Safety with Jimi IoT
Industry: Personal safety
Products: PB708 smart sticker
Summary
An Austrian personal safety company helps families navigate everyday risks with confidence, providing solutions that balance vigilance with peace of mind. The company faced the challenge of providing tracking solutions that were reliable, discreet, and easy to use, without adding burden to daily routines. By leveraging Jimi IoT’s PB708 Smart Sticker, they can now deliver long-lasting, SIM-free tracking that blends seamlessly into children’s lives, giving parents reassurance while preserving children’s freedom.
A Moment That Sparked a Mission
It happened on a busy afternoon at Vienna’s central station.
A young couple wove through the throng of travelers, their eyes scanning every face, voices calling out in unison: “Max! Max, where are you?” Their little boy had wandered just a few meters ahead, mesmerized by the colorful window display of a toy shop.
The mother’s hands trembled as she clutched her coat, the father’s grip on the rolling suitcase tightened, knuckles white. Around them, the clatter of luggage wheels on polished tiles mixed with the echo of train announcements and the low hum of conversations in multiple languages. For a heartbeat, the crowd seemed to swallow the boy entirely.
Then, he appeared, clutching a small figurine, oblivious to the panic he had caused. Relief washed over the parents, but it lingered alongside the residual fear—the fear that even a moment of inattention could become a dangerous one.
Watching from a nearby bench, the founder of a safety service company in Austria felt a pang of recognition. Parents everywhere lived with this tension, constantly balancing trust with vigilance. “Families deserve more than hope in moments like this,” he thought. “Technology should protect quietly, so children can explore the world freely, while parents feel at peace.”
That afternoon became the spark that inspired the company to extend its mission into family-focused personal safety, creating solutions that let children roam while parents remain confident.
Supporting Families, Quietly and Reliably
This Austrian company is dedicated to helping families navigate everyday life with confidence, bridging the gap between vigilance and peace of mind.
“Every day, parents juggle so many things: work, errands, and the unpredictable moments that come with raising children,” one team member explains. “Our goal is to make sure safety is never one of the things they have to worry about.”
The founder often walks through the city, observing families in parks, playgrounds, and along busy streets. He notices the subtle anxieties on parents’ faces, the fleeting moments of distraction, the constant vigilance required to keep children safe.
“These aren’t dramatic emergencies,” he says. “They are the small, everyday risks that can turn into fear in an instant. Our mission is to provide protection that blends seamlessly into daily life, so families feel secure, and children can enjoy their carefree moments.”
Through this approach, the company develops solutions that are reliable, discreet, and thoughtful, giving parents peace of mind while allowing children to explore the world. Their work is shaping a new standard in personal safety, where technology supports human care instead of replacing it.
When Protection Feels Heavy
One afternoon, a young couple came by the company’s office to share their experience with a tracking device they’d been using for their child. They set it down on the table, visibly frustrated.
“It’s just too bulky for him to carry around comfortably,” the mother said. “And I’m always worrying about charging it. It never seems to last as long as they promise.” Her husband nodded, adding, “And the SIM card costs extra every month. It’s such a hassle to keep track of.”
The team had also laid out several other popular devices from the market. As they tested each one, it became clear that every device had its own shortcomings. Some were small but needed frequent charging, others worked only with expensive SIM plans, and a few were light but didn’t have reliable coverage.
“It seems like every option solves one problem but creates another,” a team member said, picking up a device and turning it over in his hands. The parents nodded, their child tugging impatiently at the straps of the bulky device.
Watching the interaction, the team realized that even minor discomfort or complicated operation could make a device useless in real life. “Families don’t just need tracking. They want something reliable and effortless, something that blends into their everyday lives,” another team member reflected. “Something that quietly protects children without getting in the way of their day-to-day routines.”
A Reliable Solution That Fits Daily Life
That’s why, one sunny morning, the team invited a group of parents to explore a new solution from Jimi IoT: the PB708 Smart Sticker. The devices lay on the table—slightly larger than a credit card, but astonishingly thin, about 1 mm, almost like a sheet of paper.
“Can this really last for weeks without charging?” one mother asked, holding it carefully between her fingers.
“Yes,” the founder replied, smiling. “It can operate continuously for up to 40 days. And no SIM card is needed, so you don’t have to worry about extra monthly fees or complicated setups.”
The parents attached the tiny sticker to a backpack. “It’s so light and slim,” the father remarked, “he won’t even notice it while moving around.”
Over the following week, the parents observed their children during daily routines—walking to school, playing in the park, or visiting a nearby café. Weekly updates appeared on their app, giving reassurance without intruding on the child’s activities.
One team member reflected, “It’s remarkable how something so thin and discreet can quietly give families peace of mind. Kids forget it’s there, and parents feel confident.”
By blending seamlessly into daily life, PB708 allowed families to focus on the joys of childhood rather than the stress of constant monitoring. The success of the pilot also inspired the company to explore custom web and mobile platforms, further enhancing the user experience.
Setting a Lighter Path for Personal Protection
The introduction of the PB708 Smart Sticker quickly began to ripple beyond the families who first tried it. What started as a quiet solution for everyday safety became a new reference point for the personal safety industry.
Instead of heavy, high-maintenance devices, the PB708 showed that protection could be almost invisible, lasting for weeks, requiring no complicated setup, and fitting seamlessly into a child’s daily life. Parents praised the reassurance it offered without burdening their routines, and soon other companies in the sector began to take note.
For years, the industry had focused on adding features, often at the cost of comfort or practicality. The PB708 shifted the conversation: safety solutions could be powerful and reliable, yet also discreet and effortless to use.
By prioritizing simplicity, durability, and human-centered design, the company set a new expectation—one where technology supports families quietly, without intruding. What began in the hands of a few parents in Austria is now influencing how the personal safety industry imagines its future.