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Apparatus and method for tracking and reporting the location of a motor vehicle

US5673305A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1994
Grant dateSep 30, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2205/008
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method of tracking and reporting the location of a mobile article, such as a stolen motor vehicle. A controller receives and analyzes positioning signals transmitted from known locations to determine the location of the motor vehicle. The controller contacts a central tracking station to report the theft and the location of the motor vehicle.

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