Real-time User Location Mapping in Compact Size
Map View, Location History, Calls, and Monitoring Available via Free App

STMicroelectronics (hereinafter ST) announced that its motion sensing and data processing chips have been adopted in the Snowfox Trackerphone, a device that protects family safety.

This trackerphone is a two-way portable communication device with location confirmation capability, designed by Haltian, a Finnish design and engineering startup, for children and the elderly.

The trackerphone, which is matchbox-sized for convenient portability, performs real-time location mapping of users. With simple one-button control, alerts can be sent or calls to family members can be requested, and families can monitor via a free app that provides various map views, location history, and event timelines.



The ST MEMS accelerometer integrated in this trackerphone detects user activity to perform location measurement, and the ultra-low-power STM32 microcontroller ensures all operations run stably while consuming minimal energy.

Pasi Leipälä, co-founder and CEO of Haltian, stated, "Nothing can be overlooked in the design of personal safety devices." He explained, "Based on extensive research into various manufacturers and solutions, we adopted ST's ultra-low-power STM32 microcontroller, which provides a rich set of peripherals and optimal package size while reducing power consumption. Additionally, ST's accelerometer received the highest score among the products we evaluated in terms of power consumption and performance."

Iain Currie, Vice President of Sales for ST in Northern Europe, said, "The Snowfox Trackerphone helps children and the elderly move freely while being connected, allowing families to keep their loved ones safe and providing peace of mind." He added, "Haltian's decision to adopt ST's high-performance ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions demonstrates that ST is contributing to the development of innovative applications that improve people's quality of life."