- The following is content from the press release -
(President and Senior Executive Officer: Hiroki Kimura, CEO), under the brand of the children's photo and video sharing application "Family Album Mimane" ("Mimane"), allows users to check their children's location via a smartphone application at any time simply by giving them a small and lightweight GPS device The latest model of the "Mimane Mimamori GPS" GPS service for children, "Mimane Mimamori GPS Talk," will be available for pre-order starting January 15, 2024 (Monday) at 9:00 am.
Mimine Mimamori GPS Talk" is a new product of "Mimine Mimamori GPS" equipped with a "voice message function" that allows users to send and receive voice messages from both the application and the device. The "voice message function" enables two-way communication, allowing the user to not only know the child's current location, but also the "status and situation" surrounding the child.
In addition to the "GPS Plan with Voice Messaging," which allows voice messages to be sent and received, a "GPS Plan" is also available as a subscription plan. The "GPS Plan" allows the use of the "Notification Button" function that notifies the parent or guardian in the event of an emergency, a feature that is very popular with the third-generation "Mimamori GPS" model. Mimamori" is offered in accordance with the growth of children by changing the subscription plan and functions in accordance with the expansion of the range of activities for each age group.
In addition to the industry's highest* positioning accuracy and the industry's number one* 2000mAh battery, which have been introduced in the third-generation model, this high-end model is equipped with new features such as "dual-band satellite positioning" that further enhances positioning accuracy.
We will also continue to sell the third generation model of "Mimane Mimamori GPS," which went on sale in March 2023.
Product Topics of "Mimane Mimamori GPS Talk
- Voice message sending/receiving function for two-way sending between the application and the device [*NEW*].
- Satellite positioning for even greater positioning accuracy L1/L5 dual-band support [★NEW★].
- Supports dual communication networks that automatically change the connection destination based on communication quality [★NEW★].
- Industry's highest quality positioning accuracy* (compatible with five types of satellite positioning)
- Industry No.1!* 2000mAh long-lasting battery
- Can be used as "Notification Button" when voice messages are not used
- Equipped with AI learning function (automatic notification when a child leaves the registered activity range / automatic notification of departure and arrival)
- A wealth of useful functions (e.g., displaying remaining device battery level while charging)
- Four color variations to choose from
As of December 12, 2023. As of December 12, 2023, according to "Family Album Mitene" survey.
Price
- Price ： "Mimemori GPS Talk" 5,164 yen (5,680 yen including tax)
- Monthly Communication Fee ： [GPS Plan with Voice Messaging] 680 yen (748 yen including tax)
GPS Plan] 480 yen (tax included: 528 yen)
Service requires a separate monthly communication fee for one of the plans.
No restrictions on plans or contract terms; change or cancel at any time - Reservations start ： January 15, 2024 (Monday) 9:00~.
- Delivery date : Scheduled for early March 2024
- Sales page : Official website https://mitene.us/gps
Major product features of "Mimete Mimamori GPS Talk" (Japanese only)
Voice message function that can be sent both ways between the application and the device [*NEW*].
Many users have asked for voice contact when picking up their children from cram school or lessons, or when meeting up with their children, or when they want to know not only the current location of their children but also when they will be back home. In response to these requests, we developed "Mimane Mimamori GPS Talk," which includes a voice messaging function.
Usage is designed to be simple and easy for even lower elementary school children to operate; by pressing and holding the button on the GPS terminal, up to 40 seconds of voice can be recorded and sent. When a new voice message arrives from the guardian's smartphone, the LED on the GPS terminal lights up, and by pressing the button, the old voice messages are played back in order, ensuring that no voice message is missed. In addition, parents can send and receive voice messages from the app to the GPS terminal.
In addition, if you subscribe to the "GPS Plan" without voice messaging functionality, the buttons on the handset can be used as "notification buttons" in the same way as the existing 3rd generation models. The plan can be switched even after the start of use.
Satellite positioning "L1/L5 Dual Band" support to further enhance positioning accuracy [★NEW★].
The L1/L5 dual-band satellite positioning function used in the latest high-end smartphones is now supported. Satellite positioning error tends to increase in environments where radio wave reflection is a problem, such as near buildings. Dual band support for L1 and L5 bands reduces error due to reflection and further improves positioning accuracy.
Mimete Mimamori GPS Talk" not only supports five types of satellite positioning, the most in the industry*, but also supports L1/L5 dual-band positioning, continuing to provide services with the industry's highest*1 positioning performance.
As of December 12, 2023. As of December 12, 2023, according to "Family Album Mitene" survey.
Supports dual communication networks that automatically change the connection destination based on communication quality [★NEW★].
For the first time, "Mimane Mimamori GPS" supports both KDDI and NTT DoCoMo LTE mobile communication networks. This allows the terminal to automatically connect to the other network and continue transmitting positioning information in areas where one network is out of range or when communication with the base station is completely offline due to a major outage.
As the stability and failure of mobile data communication services have become a social issue in recent years, "Mimane Mimamori GPS Talk" supports dual communication networks and aims for higher stability as a tool for watching over precious children.
Can be used as a "notification button" when subscribing to a "GPS plan".
This button allows the child to notify the parent or guardian in the event of an emergency. When the button on the device itself is pressed for 3 seconds, a notification will be sent to the guardian's smartphone. For 30 minutes after the button is pressed, the device enters emergency mode, and location information is measured at 30-second intervals, allowing the user to frequently check their current location.
No sound is emitted from the GPS device itself when the notification button is pressed.
Abundant Useful Functions
- Displays remaining device battery charge while charging [*NEW*].
- Notification of low battery status to both the device LED and the parent/guardian's smartphone [★NEW★].
- Pedometer to realize children's growth
- Multiple people watching over one child
- Simultaneous monitoring of multiple children
- Check the route to your current location and the surrounding environment
- Adopt an authentication code system for adding users to be watched over.
- Equipped with a power-saving mode for longer operation in addition to the standard mode
Terminal Product Specifications
Model : MT04-W,B,P,G
Size : 50 x 50 x 22[mm] (in.)
Communication area: Dual carrier support for docomo LTE communication area and KDDI LTE communication area
Positioning Method : Dual-band positioning / 5 satellites / A-GPS / SBAS / Wi-Fi / Mobile base stations
Battery type ： Lithium-ion battery 2000mAh internal
Charging method: USB power supply (Type-C)
Waterproof and dustproof : IP55
Recommended ambient temperature : 0°C to 45°C
Included: main unit / charging cable (AC adapter sold separately) / strap
What is "Family Album: See?
This is an application that allows moms and dads to share photos and videos of their children with invited family members, including grandparents and relatives. The photos and videos can be uploaded free of charge and without limitation, allowing users to easily share their daily lives with their children, and to comment on their children's smiles and growth, creating affectionate communication among family members. The app has been used by many families, and the number of users exceeded 20 million* in November 2023. We are also promoting global development, and the app is currently available in 7 languages and 175 countries and regions. In recent years, the company has expanded its business beyond the application to include services that meet the needs of families with children in mind, such as the monthly 8 free photo prints, photo books, New Year's cards, and other services that utilize the photos in "Mimane", as well as "Mimane Mimamori GPS" and "Mimane Call Doctor". We are also expanding our business domain into services that meet the needs of families centering on children, not limited to photography.
Total number of registered users of iOS and Android apps and browser version
App Name: Family Album: See
Price Free
Supported OS [iOS] iOS15.0 or later [Android] Android8.0 or later
How to download ・Search for "Mimete" in each store
[iOS] https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id935672069
[Android] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.mitene
Official site 【Japanese https://mitene.us
[American English]. https://family-album.com
[British English]. https://family-album.com/en-gb
French] https://family-album.com/fr
[German]. https://family-album.com/de
[Spanish]. https://family-album.com/es
Korean] https://family-album.com/ko
Chinese (Traditional) https://family-album.com/zh-tw
MIXI Corporation
MIXI's mission is to "expand rich communication and wrap the world in happy surprises. With this mission, MIXI provides communication services such as "mixi", "Monster Strike", "Family Album Mitene", and "TIPSTAR" for friends and family members to enjoy together. In the spirit of "User Surprise First," our mission is to continue to create places and opportunities that not only connect people, but also "connect the heart," which leads to deeper, richer communication, and to realize a society that is emotionally and spiritually rich and communicative. We will contribute to the realization of an emotionally rich society in which people can communicate with each other from the heart.
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