New watch with flashlight and magnifier offers fast relief to seniors

CARMEL, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- For people who like to feel they're always prepared, the new iBeam watch with its built-in LED flashlight and pop-up magnifying lens

A tiny micro-chip imbedded in the watchcase allows for "hands-free" operation. The battery-saving device shuts the light off automatically after 30 seconds. The watch is available through catalogs and stores.

"Now, if you drop your keys at night, can't find the fuse box during a power outage, have trouble finding your seat in a dark theater or are struggling to read a menu, map, receipt or a label, you've got the solution right on your wrist," says Chris McKay, the inventor. "Oh, and it also tells time!"

McKay says the iBeam watch can be a true emergency accessory that you're never without. "And that's the point," he says, "as long as I'm wearing this watch, help is always at hand."

Norbert Castro of San Jose, CA says, "While working at my office one afternoon, we experienced a power outage. There were no window shades or doors to open to get sunlight, because I work in the basement of our company. I remembered after a few minutes of darkness that I was wearing an iBeam watch. I pressed the light button on and guided a co-worker and I out of our office to safety. Thanks, you'll be on my wrist forever."

The push-button, pop-up magnifying lens is the other feature that helps people in a pinch. With a push of a button, the wearer can check out small print in newspapers, prescription bottles, phone books, craft and needlework, stamps and other collectables. The iBeam watch is protected by four U.S. patents. And did we mention, it also tells time.