Automated geo-fence boundary configuration and activation
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1. An onboard device comprising:
- a processor mechanically coupled to an asset;
a global positioning system (GPS) module communicatively coupled to the processor, the GPS module configured to receive position data from GPS satellites;
a computer-readable storage medium communicatively coupled to the processor, the storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to;
responsive to a trigger event, activate a geo-fence boundary for the asset, wherein activating the geo-fence boundary comprises;
reading data indicative of a current location of the asset from the GPS module;
defining a geo-fence boundary surrounding the asset based on the current location of the asset; and
activating the geo-fence boundary; and
subsequent to activating the geo-fence boundary, monitor asset location with respect to the geo-fence boundary, wherein monitoring asset location with respect to the geo-fence boundary comprises reading data indicative of successive positions of the asset from the GPS module.
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Abstract
A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.
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1. An onboard device comprising:
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a processor mechanically coupled to an asset; a global positioning system (GPS) module communicatively coupled to the processor, the GPS module configured to receive position data from GPS satellites; a computer-readable storage medium communicatively coupled to the processor, the storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to; responsive to a trigger event, activate a geo-fence boundary for the asset, wherein activating the geo-fence boundary comprises; reading data indicative of a current location of the asset from the GPS module; defining a geo-fence boundary surrounding the asset based on the current location of the asset; and activating the geo-fence boundary; and subsequent to activating the geo-fence boundary, monitor asset location with respect to the geo-fence boundary, wherein monitoring asset location with respect to the geo-fence boundary comprises reading data indicative of successive positions of the asset from the GPS module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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