Accurate tracking information system
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1. A method for accurately tracking objects in three-dimensional space by at least one processor device, comprising:
- sending inter-device communications between a plurality of stationary radio frequency elements to triangulate a three-dimensional position of a tracking element registerable to a user between the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements when using a global positioning system (GPS) by the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements is unavailable, the tracking element also in radio frequency communication with the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements through a same network protocol using the inter-device communications, wherein the tracking element moves, and is tracked by, the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements through the three-dimensional space.
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Abstract
Embodiments for accurately tracking objects in three-dimensional space by at least one processor device. Inter-device communications are sent between a plurality of stationary radio frequency elements to triangulate a three-dimensional position between the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements and a tracking element registerable to a user, the tracking element also in radio frequency communication with the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements. The tracking element moves, and is tracked by, the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements through the three-dimensional space.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for accurately tracking objects in three-dimensional space by at least one processor device, comprising:
sending inter-device communications between a plurality of stationary radio frequency elements to triangulate a three-dimensional position of a tracking element registerable to a user between the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements when using a global positioning system (GPS) by the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements is unavailable, the tracking element also in radio frequency communication with the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements through a same network protocol using the inter-device communications, wherein the tracking element moves, and is tracked by, the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements through the three-dimensional space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for accurately tracking objects in three-dimensional space, comprising:
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at least one processor; a plurality of stationary radio frequency elements incorporating the at least one processor; and a tracking element, registerable to a user, in radio frequency communication with the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements through a same network protocol as used by the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements;
wherein;the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements send inter-device communications therebetween to triangulate a three-dimensional position of the tracking element between the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements when using a global positioning system (GPS) by the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements is unavailable, while the tracking element moves, and is tracked by, the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements through the three-dimensional space. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer program product for accurately tracking objects in three-dimensional space by at least one processor device, the computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code portions stored therein, the computer-readable program code portions comprising:
a first executable portion that sends inter-device communications between a plurality of stationary radio frequency elements to triangulate a three-dimensional position of a tracking element registerable to a user between the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements when using a global positioning system (GPS) by the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements is unavailable, the tracking element also in radio frequency communication with the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements through a same network protocol using the inter-device communications, wherein the tracking element moves, and is tracked by, the plurality of stationary radio frequency elements through the three-dimensional space. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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