Remote tracking and communication device
First Claim
1. A device for enabling a call center to perform remote tracking of and communication with a user, the device comprising:
- a housing enclosing;
a processor;
a position locator electronically coupled to the processor;
an optical transmitter electronically coupled to the processor;
an optical receiver electronically coupled to the processor;
a first transmitter electronically coupled to the processor, the first transmitter being adapted to send and receive wireless voice and data signals; and
a speaker operable to play at least one of one or more audible messages or one or more audible tones from the processor and to enable voice communications using the first transmitter;
a microphone operable with the speaker to enable voice communications using the first transmitter;
a button in the housing, wherein the button is adapted to activate voice communications with the call center using the first transmitter; and
a tamper resistant strap coupled to the tracking device and adapted to affix the tracking device securely to the user.
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Abstract
A remote tracking and communication device comprising a housing which encloses a processor, a memory, a position locator, a first transmitter, and a second transmitter. Each of the latter components are electronically coupled to the processor. Both the first and second transmitters are adapted to send and receive wireless voice and data signals in a digital format. The device further comprises a first battery, which is removably affixed to the housing and electronically coupled to each component within the housing, a speaker and a microphone electronically coupled to the first transmitter, and a button electronically coupled to the processor. When pressed, the button is adapted to activate voice communications with a call center using the first transmitter.
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35 Claims
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1. A device for enabling a call center to perform remote tracking of and communication with a user, the device comprising:
a housing enclosing;
a processor;a position locator electronically coupled to the processor; an optical transmitter electronically coupled to the processor; an optical receiver electronically coupled to the processor; a first transmitter electronically coupled to the processor, the first transmitter being adapted to send and receive wireless voice and data signals; and a speaker operable to play at least one of one or more audible messages or one or more audible tones from the processor and to enable voice communications using the first transmitter; a microphone operable with the speaker to enable voice communications using the first transmitter; a button in the housing, wherein the button is adapted to activate voice communications with the call center using the first transmitter; and a tamper resistant strap coupled to the tracking device and adapted to affix the tracking device securely to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A device for enabling a call center to perform remote tracking of and communication with a user, the device comprising:
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a tamper-resistant housing; a tamper resistant strap connected to the housing and securely holding the device to the user; an internal battery providing power to the device, wherein the internal battery is within the tamper-resistant housing; and a detachable battery removably secured to the tamper-resistant housing wherein the detachable battery is external to the tamper-resistant housing and provides power to the tracking device and charges the internal battery upon being secured to the tamper-resistant housing; wherein the internal battery is adapted to provide power to the tracking device when the detachable battery is disconnected or depleted. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method comprising:
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initiating an alert at a remote tracking device to notify a user of the device that a detachable battery has reached a predetermined power level;
the detachable battery being externally and removably secured to a tamper-resistant housing of the tracking device wherein upon being secured to the tamper-resistant housing, the detachable battery is electrically coupled to the tracking device and an internal battery of the tracking device;removing the detachable battery wherein upon removal of the detachable battery the internal battery provides power to the tracking device; recharging of the detachable battery by an external power source; and securing the charged detachable battery to the tamper-resistant housing wherein upon being secured to the housing the detachable battery recharges the internal battery. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method comprising:
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initiating an alert at a remote tracking device to notify a user that a detachable battery has reached a predetermined power level;
the detachable battery being externally and removably secured to a tamper-resistant housing of the tracking device wherein upon being secured to the tamper-resistant housing of the tracking device, the detachable battery is electrically coupled to the tracking device and an internal battery of the tracking device;removing the detachable battery wherein upon removal of the detachable battery the internal battery provides power to the tracking device; reconnecting a charged detachable battery to the tamper-resistant housing wherein upon being secured to the housing the detachable battery recharges the internal battery; and
broadcasting a warning signal if the internal battery has reached a second predetermined power level.
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35. A device for enabling a call center to perform remote tracking of and communication with a user, the device comprising:
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a housing enclosing; a processor; a position locator electronically coupled to the processor; a first transmitter electronically coupled to the processor, the first transmitter being adapted to send and receive wireless voice and data signals; and a speaker operable to play pre-recorded messages from the processor and to enable voice communications using the first transmitter; a microphone operable with the speaker to enable voice communications using the first transmitter; a button in the housing, wherein the button is adapted to activate voice communications with the call center using the first transmitter; a tamper resistant strap coupled to the tracking device and adapted to affix the tracking device securely to the user; a primary battery removably connected to the device and providing power to the device; and a secondary battery enclosed in the housing providing power to the device when the primary battery is removed.
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Specification