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Two way tracking system and method using an existing wireless network
Assignee: Calamp Wireless Networks Corp
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Filing: 2001-02-06
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Granted: 2002-12-24
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Expires: 2021-02-06
Abstract
Abstract The present invention concerns a method and a system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver. The system includes a receiver for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; a wireless radio link for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; a device for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver. The present invention can be useful for communicating with the object, person or animal to be tracked, and is a more flexible system over the prior art systems.
Inventors
- 👤 André Eric Boulay
- 👤 Robert Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/10; B60R25/102; B60R25/1018; B60R25/30; B60R25/33; B60R2325/00; B60R2325/20; B60R2325/205; B60W; B60W2556/00; B60W2556/45; B60W2556/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 55
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; wherein the at least one wireless device includes: a receiver for receiving messages from the tracking wireless transceiver; and an interface connected to the receiver, for generating a message indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; wherein the at least one wireless device includes: a receiver for receiving messages from the tracking wireless transceiver; and an interface connected to the receiver, for generating a message indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 1 , wherein the interface includes a display screen connected to the receiver, for displaying the message indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 1 , wherein the interface comprises an audio interface connected to the receiver, for playing the message indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 1 , further comprising a message selector means in the tracking wireless transceiver, for sending a predetermined message to the at least one wireless device based on a call set up duration of the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 1 , further comprising: alerting means in the tracking wireless transceiver for automatically contacting a predetermined number if the receiver means receives the indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
158 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and further comprising: a sensor connected to the tracking wireless transceiver, for detecting a change and sending a sensor signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; and a token included in the at least one wireless device, for receiving a signal from the tracking wireless transceiver if the sensor has detected the change, and transmitting a modified response signal to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
158 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and further comprising: a sensor connected to the tracking wireless transceiver, for detecting a change and sending a sensor signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; and a token included in the at least one wireless device, for receiving a signal from the tracking wireless transceiver if the sensor has detected the change, and transmitting a modified response signal to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 6 , wherein said sensor is a motion sensor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 7 , further comprising: alerting means in the tracking wireless transceiver for sending the indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked to the receiver means if the modified response signal does not match an expected response signal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 7 , further comprising: an engine kill connected to the tracking wireless transceiver, for shutting down an engine of the vehicle in response to a stopping signal sent by the tracking wireless transceiver if the modified response signal from the token is not received by the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
142 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and further comprising: local emitters included in the at the least one wireless device for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and a central location wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver for determining which of the local emitters is closer to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
142 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and further comprising: local emitters included in the at the least one wireless device for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and a central location wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver for determining which of the local emitters is closer to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
165 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and further comprising: positioning means for determining a location of a search vehicle with respect to one or more sites; radio means for monitoring RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle; and radio location finder means for tracking the object, person or animal based on a direction for travel of the RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
165 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and further comprising: positioning means for determining a location of a search vehicle with respect to one or more sites; radio means for monitoring RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle; and radio location finder means for tracking the object, person or animal based on a direction for travel of the RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
159 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver, the improvement wherein: the wireless transceiver is further wirelessly in communication with at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and the wireless transceiver can be used to communicate with the at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal wherein the at least one wireless device includes: a receiver for receiving messages from the tracking wireless transceiver; and an interface connected to the receiver, for generating a message indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
159 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver, the improvement wherein: the wireless transceiver is further wirelessly in communication with at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and the wireless transceiver can be used to communicate with the at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal wherein the at least one wireless device includes: a receiver for receiving messages from the tracking wireless transceiver; and an interface connected to the receiver, for generating a message indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 12 , wherein the interface includes a display screen connected to the receiver, for displaying the message indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 12 , wherein the interface comprises an audio interface connected to the receiver, for playing the message indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 12 , further comprising a message selector means in the tracking wireless transceiver, for sending a predetermined message to the at least one wireless device based on a call set up duration of the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 12 , further comprising: alerting means in the tracking wireless transceiver for automatically contacting a predetermined number if the receiver means receives the indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
185 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver, the improvement wherein: the wireless transceiver is further wirelessly in communication with at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and the wireless transceiver can be used to communicate with the at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and further comprising: a sensor connected to the tracking wireless transceiver, for detecting a physical change and sending a sensor signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; and a token included in the at least one wireless device for receiving a signal from the tracking wireless transceiver if the sensor has detected the physical change, and transmitting a modified response signal to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
185 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver, the improvement wherein: the wireless transceiver is further wirelessly in communication with at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and the wireless transceiver can be used to communicate with the at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and further comprising: a sensor connected to the tracking wireless transceiver, for detecting a physical change and sending a sensor signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; and a token included in the at least one wireless device for receiving a signal from the tracking wireless transceiver if the sensor has detected the physical change, and transmitting a modified response signal to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 17 , wherein said sensor is a motion sensor.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
61 words
The system for tracking an object, person or animal according to claim 18 , further comprising: an engine kill connected to the tracking wireless transceiver, for shutting down an engine of the vehicle in response to a stopping signal sent by the tracking wireless transceiver if the modified response signal from the token is not received by the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
166 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver, the improvement wherein: the wireless transceiver is further wirelessly in communication with at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and the wireless transceiver can be used to communicate with the at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and further comprising: local emitters included in the at least one wireless device for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and a central location wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver for determining which of the local emitters is closer to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
166 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver, the improvement wherein: the wireless transceiver is further wirelessly in communication with at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and the wireless transceiver can be used to communicate with the at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and further comprising: local emitters included in the at least one wireless device for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and a central location wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver for determining which of the local emitters is closer to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
181 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver, the improvement wherein the wireless transceiver is further wirelessly in communication with at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and further comprising: positioning means for determining a location of a search vehicle with respect to the one or more sites; radio means for monitoring RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle; and radio location finder means for tracking the object, person or animal based on a direction of travel of the RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
181 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver, the improvement wherein the wireless transceiver is further wirelessly in communication with at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and further comprising: positioning means for determining a location of a search vehicle with respect to the one or more sites; radio means for monitoring RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle; and radio location finder means for tracking the object, person or animal based on a direction of travel of the RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, the method comprising the steps of: establishing a wireless communication with the wireless transceiver; estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the wireless transceiver; receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked at the wireless transceiver; and sending a wireless signal from the wireless transceiver to at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, the method comprising the steps of: establishing a wireless communication with the wireless transceiver; estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the wireless transceiver; receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked at the wireless transceiver; and sending a wireless signal from the wireless transceiver to at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method according to claim 22 , further comprising the step of generating a message on the at least one wireless device indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 23 , wherein the step of generating a message further comprises the step of displaying the message on a display screen.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 23 , wherein the step of generating a message further comprises the step of playing the message through an audio interface.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method according to claim 23 , further comprising the step of sending predetermined messages to the at least one wireless device based on a call set up duration of the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
77 words
The method according to claim 22 , further comprising the steps of: sensing a change through a sensor connected to the tracking wireless transceiver; sending a sensor signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; receiving a signal at a token included in the at least one wireless device from the tracking wireless transceiver if the sensor has detected the change; and transmitting a modified response signal from the at least one wireless device to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 22 , wherein the step of receiving an indication further comprises the step of automatically contacting a predetermined number.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
84 words
The method according to claim 22 , further comprising the steps of: detecting a movement of a vehicle through a motion sensor connected to the tracking wireless transceiver; sending a movement signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; receiving a signal at a token included in the at least one wireless device from the tracking wireless transceiver if the motion sensor has detected movement of the vehicle; and transmitting a modified response signal from the at least one wireless device to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method according to claim 29 , further comprising the step of shutting down an engine of the vehicle in response to a stopping signal sent by the tracking wireless transceiver if the modified response signal is not received by the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method according to claim 22 , further comprising the steps of: wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver through local emitters included in the at the least one wireless device; and determining which of the local emitters is closer to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method according to claim 22 , further comprising the steps of: determining a location of a search vehicle with respect to the one or more sites; monitoring the wireless communication from the search vehicle; and tracking the object, person or animal based on the direction of travel of RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, the method comprising the steps of: establishing a wireless communication with the wireless transceiver; estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the wireless transceiver; sending a wireless signal from the wireless transceiver to at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and determining that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked based on a response of the at least one wireless device received at the wireless transceiver.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, the method comprising the steps of: establishing a wireless communication with the wireless transceiver; estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the wireless transceiver; sending a wireless signal from the wireless transceiver to at least one wireless device on the object, person or animal; and determining that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked based on a response of the at least one wireless device received at the wireless transceiver.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method according to claim 33 , further comprising the step of generating a message on the at least one wireless device indicating that the object, person or animal is being tracked.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 34 , wherein the step of generating a message further comprises the step of displaying the message on a display screen.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 34 , wherein the step of generating a message further comprises the step of playing the message through an audio interface.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method according to claim 34 , further comprising the step of sending predetermined messages to the at least one wireless device based on a call set up duration of the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
79 words
The method according to claim 33 , further comprising the steps of: sensing a physical change through a sensor connected to the tracking wireless transceiver; sending a sensor signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; receiving a signal at a token included in the at least one wireless device from the tracking wireless transceiver if the sensor has detected the physical change; and transmitting a modified response signal from the at least one wireless device to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 33 , wherein the step of receiving an indication further comprises the step of automatically contacting a predetermined number.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
84 words
The method according to claim 33 , further comprising the steps of: detecting a movement of a vehicle through a motion sensor connected to the tracking wireless transceiver; sending a movement signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; receiving a signal at a token included in the at least one wireless device from the tracking wireless transceiver if the motion sensor has detected movement of the vehicle; and transmitting a modified response signal from the at least one wireless device to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method according to claim 40 , further comprising the step of shutting down an engine of the vehicle in response to a stopping signal sent by the tracking wireless transceiver if the modified response signal is not received by the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method according to claim 33 , further comprising the steps of: wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver through local emitters included in the at the least one wireless device; and determining which of the local emitters is closer to the tracking wireless transceiver.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method according to claim 33 , further comprising the steps of: determining a location of a search vehicle with respect to the one or more sites; monitoring the wireless communication from the search vehicle; and tracking the object, person or animal based on the direction of travel of RF signals emitted by the wireless transceiver and received at the search vehicle.
Claim 54
Independent Claim
153 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and further comprising: a sensor connected to the wireless tracking transceiver for detecting a change and sending a sensor signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one automatic transmitter for receiving a signal from the tracking wireless transceiver if the sensor has detected the physical change, and for emitting a signal to the tracking wireless transmitter.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
153 words
A system for tracking an object, person or animal, the object, person or animal being provided with a tracking wireless transceiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving an indication that the object, person or animal needs to be tracked; wireless radio means for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; means for estimating coordinates of the object, person or animal based on a location of one or more sites communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one wireless device provided with the object, person or animal, for wirelessly communicating with the tracking wireless transceiver; and further comprising: a sensor connected to the wireless tracking transceiver for detecting a change and sending a sensor signal to the tracking wireless transceiver; and at least one automatic transmitter for receiving a signal from the tracking wireless transceiver if the sensor has detected the physical change, and for emitting a signal to the tracking wireless transmitter.
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