System and method for embedding a tracking device in a footwear insole
US9854872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/0269
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel tracking system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a long-range tracking device is incorporated into a removable footwear insole and a short-range tracking device is incorporated into another removable footwear insole. The long-range tracking device includes a location determining device, a wireless communication device, and a power source. In a more particular embodiment, the location determining device is a GPS receiver, and the communication device is a cellular modem.
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