KoolTrax is a downloadable, relatively cheap service that can turn any GPS phone into a tracker. The company behind in, Blue Tree Services, claims that what makes KoolTrax special is that, unlike other GPS tracking services that give a broad location, they use real time tracking that can pinpoint the target to within four metres, which in an average house could mean telling which room you're in.
The service is being touted as useful for keeping safe when on remote camping trips, keeping tabs of roaming employees and also for tracking kids, although the last will only be handy if you trust your kids with a smartphone as you need Windows Mobile 5 + installed for it to work. There's a Java version in development at the moment. There's also a panic button alert, although unlike the company's £299 Blue Ranger device no alert for non-movement or low battery. A download is £39.95.
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I buy most of what they're saying here, but not "which room you're in". GPS doesn't work inside! Heck, it doesn't even work very well under trees. I was shocked to see them say that on their marketing sheets as well. They declare that their systems will only stop working if you are "deep inside a building".
I'd be very curious to hear if anyone's tried this inside a building. Are their antennas better than my Garmin?