September 30, 2006
Secret alarm becomes dance track
Wales-based Compound Security released the "Mosquitotone" ringtone as a way of letting teenagers hear their phones ringing without adults knowing.
It was developed because adults lose the ability to hear high-pitched sound. But now the sound is being used in a dance track, Buzzin', with secret melodies only young ears can hear.
The tune was developed after the success of the company's ringtone which was released in June.
Simon Morris from Compound Security said: "Following the success of the ringtone, a lot of people were asking us to do a bit more, so we got together with the producers Melodi and they came up with a full-length track.
"It has two harmonies - one that everyone can hear and one that only young people can hear. "But it works well together or separate," he added.
"Although it (the dance track) isn't our main business, the demand for it is definitely there," said Mr Morris.
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-- A Ring Tone Meant to Fall on Deaf Ears
-- Mosquitotone - Teen Buzz/Teenager Repellent ringtone available
-- Teenager repellent "Mosquito" turned into ringtone
-- Teen Buzz Ringtone to be made available by "Mosquito" manufacturer
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-- Manilow music as another teenage repellent scheme
-- Web Hosting company registers mosquitone.net and exploits teen buzz ringtone
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