mLOCK device and associated methods
US8477011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7062
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A security device includes a processor defined to control operation of the security device. The security device also includes a radio defined in electrical communication with the processor. The security device also includes a location determination device defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor, radio, and location determination device are defined to operate collaboratively to provide a wireless tracking and communication system. The security device also includes a shackle and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor is defined to operate the locking mechanism to control locking and unlocking of the shackle based on information obtained through the wireless tracking and communication system.
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