LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTX Corp. (OTCQB:GTXO), an IoT platform and leading provider of personal location GPS wearable technology and wandering assistive technology, announced that GPS SmartSoles will now be available for sale at Mobül: the home mobility store, which carries the largest selection of home medical and mobility supplies in Southern California.
Mobül is the first brick and mortar retail partner in Southern California for GTX and the GPS SmartSoles which are now available in both store locations - Long Beach and Fountain Valley, California.
"Mobül offers a truly innovative retail concept addressing the local communities of the rapidly growing senior market," commented Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GTX Corp. "With two locations close to our headquarters and others coming soon throughout California, Mobül is the perfect retail partner for GTX to introduce new products geared around wandering assistive wearable technology. A retail presence also allows us to reach consumers who may typically not shop on line."
GPS SmartSoles are a stigma free, safety and security proactive monitoring and tracking solution for those who suffer from Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, and other memory ailments and have a tendency to wander. The patented GPS SmartSoles, which were featured in AARP's 2015 technology gear guide are placed in the wearer's shoes and contain a GPS tracking chip connected through a cellular network that sends a signal to a central monitoring website or smart phone app, showing the exact location of the individual wearing them. They come in several trim to fit sizes for both men and women, are made with the highest quality electronic components and assembled in Rhode Island, U.S.A.
"We are very excited about our partnership with GTX and GPS SmartSoles, which shares our goal of providing solutions for customers that enable people to maintain their dignity while staying safe and mobile," commented Wayne Slavitt, Founder and CEO of Mobül. "With June being Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month, the timing is perfect for us to introduce this truly innovative technology."
GPS SmartSoles are also available for consumer online purchase.
SmartSoles: the "where" in wearable tech.
About Mobül: The Home Mobility Store
Mobül: The Home Mobility Store is a fresh, contemporary, one-stop-shop retail concept for all home medical and mobility equipment needs. Stores range between 3,500-5,000 square feet and carry the largest selection of home medical and mobility equipment in Southern California. The company strives to help individuals maintain their dignity by remaining as active and independent as possible. With wide aisles for easy wheelchair access, the stores employ knowledgeable, caring staff who serve as valuable resources for those seeking mobility solutions for themselves or loved ones. Beyond a store, Mobül regularly offers free Mobül University events to educate members of the community on relevant topics. For more information, please visit www.mobulstore.com
GTX Corp (GTXO) is a pioneer in wearable technology and a leader in enterprise two-way GPS real-time personal location-based services. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with distributors in over 13 countries, GTX provides solutions that answer the "where" question: where is my mother, child, employee, vehicle, drone and high value assets.
Through a robust global enterprise monitoring platform and licensing subscription business model, the Company offers a complete end to end solution of location based hardware, middleware, apps and connectivity services. Letting you know where or how someone or something is at the touch of a button, delivering security and peace of mind in an instant. GTX Corp also owns and operates LOCiMOBILE, Inc which develops applications for smart phones and tablets and Code Amber Alertag. The Company has a comprehensive intellectual property strategy and owns an extensive portfolio of patents, patents pending, registered trademarks, copy rights and URL's and was recently featured in a 38 page research piece which outlines the value proposition of the Company's IP portfolio.
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