System and method for employing base stations to track mobile devices
US9877155B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention described is a system and method for tracking assets. Mobile devices on the assets communicate their location to a central station. When the mobile devices are in an area with interference or no network then the mobile devices connect to a base station. The base station in turn can communicate with the central station and report on the locations of mobile devices connected to that base station. The base stations can be placed in areas such as warehouses, mines or other locations.
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