Method and System for Locating a Wireless Tracking Device Associated With a Network of Alarm Panels
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1. A method comprising:
- determining whether a wireless tracking device is in communication range of an alarm panel in a network of alarm panels;
if the wireless tracking device is determined to be in communication range of the alarm panel, then determining location of the wireless tracking device based on communication with the alarm panel; and
if the wireless tracking device is determined to be out of communication range of the alarm panel, then determining location of the wireless tracking device using a location detector that the wireless tracking device comprises.
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Abstract
A wireless tracking device can operate in two or more modes in connection with determining location of the wireless tracking device. In one mode, the wireless tracking device can determine location by establishing communication with an alarm panel using a short-range transceiver. The alarm panel can have a location that is known at the alarm panel or at a remote server, for example. In another mode, the wireless tracking device can utilize a location detector, such as a GPS receiver or a short-range receiver, to determine location of the wireless tracking device.
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1. A method comprising:
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determining whether a wireless tracking device is in communication range of an alarm panel in a network of alarm panels; if the wireless tracking device is determined to be in communication range of the alarm panel, then determining location of the wireless tracking device based on communication with the alarm panel; and if the wireless tracking device is determined to be out of communication range of the alarm panel, then determining location of the wireless tracking device using a location detector that the wireless tracking device comprises. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A wireless tracking device comprising:
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a transceiver configured for short-range communication with each alarm panel in a plurality of alarm panels that are disposed at respective geographical locations; a cellular modem configured for communication over a cellular network; a location detector; a battery that powers the transceiver, the cellular modem, and the location detector; and a processor that is powered by the battery and that comprises; a connection to the transceiver; a connection to the cellular modem; a connection to the location detector; and memory; and processor executable instructions stored in the memory to perform steps comprising; determining whether the transceiver can establish communication any alarm panel in the plurality of alarm panels; if the transceiver can establish communication with the any alarm panel, then determining location of the wireless tracking device using the transceiver; and if the transceiver cannot establish communication with the any alarm panel, then determining location of the wireless tracking device using the location detector. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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