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Security tracking device with zone-based alert suppression

US11978329B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2023
Grant dateMay 7, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/023
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of triggering a security alert using a tracking device, including detecting motion using a motion sensor of the tracking device, determining that the detected motion meets a motion threshold, detecting one or more wireless access points in proximity to the tracking device, determining that the one or more wireless access points do not correspond to a recognized wireless access point, and in accordance with the determination that the one or more detected wireless access points do not correspond to a recognized wireless access point, triggering a security alert.

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