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Check your bicycle position with a 5-meter accuracy through Sherlock mobile app and retrieve your bike in case it gets stolen with the help of local authorities.
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Every year more than 3 mln bicycles are stolen in Europe and bicycle theft is a critical issue worldwide. This is particularly true in a world that is shifting towards a new concept of smart mobility, especially in urban areas. Sherlock was conceived to solve such a problem, providing cyclists and commuters with a device that allows them to locate their bike in every moment and retrieve it in case of theft. Features: Localization: constant and precise bicycle localization (GPS + GSM/GPRS) in a 5 mt range Push notifications: once the alarm is set, if the bike is moved over a determined radius, the user gets a push alert on the smartphone. Unobtrusive design: Sherlock is small and light enough to be embedded into the bike frame, saddle, handlebars. Invisible from the outside, it cannot be detected by a prospect thief and does not ruin the aestetichs of the bike. Trustworthy: user, device and bicycle are associated to ensure an immediate identification. Battery life: the battery of the device is optimized to be in use only when moving. Sound alarm: the sound alarm goes off when the bike is moved. It works as a deterrent and can be activated or deactivated through the app. Performance tracking: users can track their performances and share them with their friends on the Sherlock community. Data are gathered on the app, in collaboration with the most used cycling platforms. User experience: all functionalities can be monitored easily from the app, which is connected to the device via Bluetooth LE.