It’s happened more than a dozen times…this year. I know we have somewhere to go. We’ve got to leave. I’m writing something. So I finish editing AT the time it’s time to go, so I grab my phone, and head for the garage. Pat my pockets. Where are my keys?!! For that matter…where’s my wallet?

The misplacing of stuff is a bigger problem for me when I travel outside the country. I have almost NEVER lost a phone in the US, but have lost three mobiles and two organizers in Asia and the UK.

Phone Halo suggests a solution for people like me. And, so long as I don’t mind that whole “privacy” thing…it could be really convenient!

Phone Halo aims to solve the age old problem of losing your belongings, especially your wallet, mobile phone or keys. Phone Halo is actually a small device that you can attach onto your things that will allow you to track them down when they are lost. The small dongle has bluetooth and GPS built-in so that it can contact your phone or computer to give you details on where to find your things. To find a missing item, users simply open up the phone halo application on the phone or computer. a signal is sent to the dongle and at first an alarm will go off, allowing you to find something if it is within earshot. If it isn’t there, the device will give users a map that will lead them directly to the item. the device even warns you as you move further away from your item, hopefully reminding you to get it before it is even lost.

This is what the actual device looks like.

And that’s what it looks like on your mobile.

So, whaddaya think? Pre-ordering?

I’m one of those guys who needs it to be tested a bit more before I jump in. I’m all about early adopting, but this just looks dorky. History tells me that a slimmer, cooler looking version will come out not too soon afterwards.

Until then I’ll just have to remember to put my keys on my desk.

If you’re interested, learn more at phonehalo.com