Location monitoring and transmitting device, method, and computer program product using a simplex satellite transmitter
First Claim
1. A monitoring device configured to monitor a remote status of mobile assets, comprising:
- a position location unit configured to determine a location of a remote device;
a simplex satellite transmitter configured to transmit the location to one or more satellites in low earth orbit;
a power source; and
a controller including a power management unit configured to control a power state of the position location unit and the simplex satellite transmitter, and to periodically enable and disable power from the power source to the position location unit and the simplex satellite transmitter.
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Abstract
A device, method, and computer program product for monitoring and transmitting a location and a local status of a remote device using a simplex satellite transmitter. The monitoring device includes a position location unit, a simplex satellite transmitter, a power source, and a controller. The position location unit is configured to determine a location of the remote device. The simplex satellite transmitter is configured to transmit the location to one or more satellites in low earth orbit. The controller includes a power management unit configured to control a power state of the position location unit and the simplex satellite transmitter, and to periodically enable and disable power from the power source to the position location unit and the simplex satellite transmitter.
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37 Claims
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1. A monitoring device configured to monitor a remote status of mobile assets, comprising:
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a position location unit configured to determine a location of a remote device;
a simplex satellite transmitter configured to transmit the location to one or more satellites in low earth orbit;
a power source; and
a controller including a power management unit configured to control a power state of the position location unit and the simplex satellite transmitter, and to periodically enable and disable power from the power source to the position location unit and the simplex satellite transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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22. A method for monitoring a remote status of mobile assets, comprising:
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a) determining a location of a remote device;
b) transmitting the location using a simplex satellite transmitter to one or more satellites in low earth orbit;
c) receiving at least one of a plurality of alarm inputs, configuration parameters, and external data from an external data unit; and
d) managing power to perform steps a)-c) periodically on an interval schedule to reduce power consumption. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A securing device for a device enclosure comprising:
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a mounting tab having a surface and a V-cut molded into the surface forming a deflection, and wherein the mounting tab is molded into the device enclosure such that the removal of the mounting tab is enabled through deflection of the mounting tab.
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30. A low-profile weather-proof enclosure device comprising:
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a base wall;
a lid secured to the base wall; and
a gasket positioned between the base wall and the lid, wherein the lid includes an overlapping wall which overlaps the base wall and extends below the gasket, and wherein the overlapping wall provides rigidity and a water barrier to the gasket. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32)
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37. A monitoring device configured to monitor a remote status of a mobile device, comprising:
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a position location unit configured to determine a location of the mobile device;
a transmitter configured to transmit the location to one or more satellites;
a power source;
an integral motion determination means for initiating an alternate behavior of the monitoring device; and
a controller including a power management unit configured to control a power state of the position location unit and the transmitter, and periodically or on alarm determination to enable and disable power from the power source to the position location unit and the simplex satellite transmitter.
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