Alert necklace

An alert necklace is silver chain worn around a person's neck that connects to an amulet that forms a Y-junction below which a optical data-crystal is hung. While like regular data-chips they can be read in the culturally ubiquitous Personal Access Display Devices (PADDs) they can &mdash; unlike data-chip &mdash; be read without a PADD by activating a micro-laser in the setting of the crystal will project different pages when shone on a flat surface at different distances; however this is considered more fiddly than reading it in a PADD or Computer console. Neither can the data-crystal — unlike the data-chip — be rewritten once set. But this is considered to be an asset for a alert necklace that contains official documents.

Alert necklaces due to their nature are exempt from jewelery restriction of most uniform dress codes, such as school uniforms.


 * Caduceus: In an alert necklace who's amulet is a caduceus (a short staff entwined by two serpents, surmounted by wings) it denotes that the data-crystal contains medical information that is important for people to know. Especially emergency personnel in cases where the wearer is unable to tell them directly. Information might include the fact their glasses are corrective not decorative nor augmented reality displays . Or it could include medical condition emergency personal should be aware of and what corrective measures may or may not be used.
 * Seal of the Confederation: in an alert necklace who's amulet is the Seal of Confederation of Humanity it denotes that the data-crystal contains a legal document. Most typically worn by who's parenting contract contains specialized conditions that will alter the rules they have to follow from other Voluntaras. Such as permitting them to do something normal forbidden to minors of their age or in some case restricting their liberties in someway.