IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Location Based Technologies, Inc. (LBAS), a leading service provider of asset, personal and pet GPS locators and devices, today announced the first of a series of sales partner announcements as it expands its retail customer reach to now include the Crutchfield Corporation, a long-time leader in consumer electronics retailing that specializes in consumer electronics. Crutchfield will offer both PocketFinder Personal and Vehicle GPS location devices that allow you to see the current location of your children, pet or vehicle even when you are on the go anywhere, anytime.

The PocketFinder location devices are simple to use and highly mobile with a feature rich interface supported by free iOS and Android Apps or via a traditional computer. The rugged and waterproof PocketFinder Personal Locator fits easily in a pocket, purse or backpack and provides real time information about location of the device, as well as 60+ day location history. PocketFinder Personal devices are ideal for staying connected with young children, teenage drivers, pets, assets, special needs family members and the elderly. The Vehicle device is easy to attach to most any type of vehicle and delivers the ability to know that your vehicle is where it is supposed to be, when it is supposed to be there. This new application of GPS technology changes the way families stay connected and assets are tracked.

This shipment of product to Crutchfield adds to the caliber of retail excellence PocketFinder has enjoyed since its product launch in November with Apple Retail and Apple Online, stated Dave Morse, CEO of Location Based Technologies. Having another great partner, also recognized as one of the countrys great retailers consistently delivering superior customer service, is another important milestone and validation that consumers and retailers alike agree that PocketFinders are terrific products delivering superior performance, added Dave Morse.

The PocketFinder Personal Locator has a best-in-class end user interface, which can be accessed via a web browser or any web-enabled phone. The PocketFinder GPS Mapping Application pinpoints the location of all selected PocketFinder GPS Locators within 10 feet. Users can customize the map application by establishing zones that automatically send alerts if a device enters or leaves a zone. Alerts are sent instantly via email, SMS text and push notification.

As part of its support for LBTs customers, we offer free iOS 5-compatible PocketFinder Personal GPS Locator and GPS Vehicle Locator apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch; and Android phones.

MSRP for the PocketFinder GPS Personal Locator is $149 and includes two months of service. Ongoing wireless connectivity charge is $12.95 per month providing customers with near real-time location information.

Crutchfield Corporation

Bill Crutchfield founded his company in 1974 with a strong instinct to connect with his customers and to use their feedback as his compass. Complete information and exceptional customer service are guiding values that define the company culture as it exists today. Crutchfield is a 12 time winner of BizRates Circle of Excellence and has been recognized by TWICE as a Best Consumer Direct Electronics Dealer. They are also the recipient of the STELLAService Elite rating, the highest rating offered by this industry known and independent customer service rating agency. Bill himself has joined Thomas Edison in the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame.

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Location Based Technologies Expands Retail Outreach for Personal, Pet and Vehicle GPS Devices