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Remote tracking device and a system and method for two-way voice communication between the device and a monitoring center

  • US 20080012760A1
  • Filed: 07/14/2006
  • Published: 01/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A remote tracking device as part of a remote tracking system having a monitoring center, the remote tracking device comprising:

  • a tamper-resistant housing intended to be held securely to a wearer by a strap;

    a positioning system receiver in the housing and operable to receive signals indicative of the location of the remote tracking device;

    a cellular transceiver in the housing and operable to communicate with the monitoring center; and

    a processor in the housing and in electrical communication with the positioning system receiver and the cellular transceiver, the processor operable to monitor a status for the remote tracking device,wherein the remote tracking system is able to compare the location of the remote tracking device with a set of pre-programmed rules; and

    wherein a two-way voice communication can be established between the wearer and the monitoring center upon the occurrence of certain programmable conditions in the remote tracking system.

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