Background

Language barriers complicate the recovery of lost items, especially for travelers. FOUND ME’s multilingual chat feature resolves this issue.

Solution

FOUND ME’s system includes:

QR codes that connect finders and owners with auto-translated messages.

Notifications to the owner and emergency contacts.

Anonymous chat to maintain privacy.

Default rewards, with options for owners to add extra incentives.

Case in Action

Scenario: Rachel left her handbag in a coffee shop.

How FOUND ME Helped:

A tourist found Rachel’s bag and scanned the FOUND ME tag.

The multilingual chat translated their messages, enabling communication.

Rachel retrieved her bag and offered a reward to thank the finder.

Impact

Rachel recovered her handbag despite language barriers. The reward system incentivized honesty and quick action.

Tagline: “FOUND ME: Breaking Language Barriers.”