Phone Power Adapter for Car with GPS Tracking and Auto-Upload
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1. A device comprising:
- a first electrical interface adapted for engagement with an in-vehicle power outlet;
a second electrical interface adapted for engagement with a handheld electrical device comprising network connectivity;
a global navigation satellite system receiver;
a data storage device configured for storage of received global navigation system data from said global navigation satellite system receiver.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a power adapter, adapted for electrical engagement with a power outlet found in a cabin of a vehicle and with a device to be powered. The adapter further comprises a satellite receiver to receive data used to determine position (e.g. GPS) and logs such data. Upon obtaining network connectivity through either a network adapter in the device or a network connection of the device to be powered, such logged data is uploaded to a remote location. Video, audio, or other data may also be logged and uploaded.
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1. A device comprising:
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a first electrical interface adapted for engagement with an in-vehicle power outlet; a second electrical interface adapted for engagement with a handheld electrical device comprising network connectivity; a global navigation satellite system receiver; a data storage device configured for storage of received global navigation system data from said global navigation satellite system receiver. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for charging a battery in a handheld wireless device and logging position data comprising the steps of:
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electrically engaging an adapter with a power outlet provided in a cabin of a vehicle; electrically engaging said adapter with a power receiving outlet provided in said handheld wireless device; receiving global navigation satellite data and storing said data on a data storage device located within said adapter. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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