Tracking device programs, systems and methods
US11145183B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/91
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a tracking device 10, a crescent-shaped PCB 12 partially encircles a battery 15 to minimize thickness of the device 10. A speaker 23 and an LED 24 emit alerts upon command of a control apparatus 37 or in response to motion or temperature sensed by sensor 25. A local network 40 has one hub 41 to tracking devices 33 and a wider area network 45 has multiple hubs for more detailed tracking of devices 33. A wide area network 50 tracks devices anywhere and stores data of each tracking device including its last known position and its sensor data. An apparatus and methods for finding and tracking a plurality of radiotag/objects designated as a group 303 by a user.
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