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Projected costs of a basic Impact Sensing Helmet and GPS Service
(All quotes are manufactures suggested retail price)
Costs to the User:
| Item |
Quantity
|
Cost ($)
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| Helmet (Vita Pro by Bell) |
1
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49.70
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| GPS Transmitting Circuitry (Magellen Model 310 circuit only, approximated price) |
1
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98.32
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| Voltage Comparator (LMV7255 by National Semiconductor) |
1
|
0.84
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| Force Sensors |
25
|
14.83
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| Wiring (14 gauge) |
~ 4ft
|
1.20
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| AAA Batteries (by Energizer) |
4
|
2.35
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TOTAL
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| $167.24 | ||
Costs to Service Provider:
| A GPS locating system made by Omnistar |
$5170.50
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| One year subscription |
$1350.00
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| Signal strengthening add on (Increases accuracy in weak areas) |
$1690.00
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TOTAL
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| $8210.50 |
***Since there are numerous applications of this helmet, the costs for each will vary, this cost analysis is based on a simple recreational helmet and one type of GPS service.
Total Cost: $8377.74 -
Compare this cost to the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on search and rescue.