Partitionable Strap Tamper Detection for Mobile Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile object tracking systems lack real-time communication capabilities between devices, requiring a device to be within satellite or signal range for information transfer and failing to detect breaches when out of range, limiting continuous monitoring and detection.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing assisted GPS, dual frequency transceivers with dual antennas for reliable communication, and a wireless tether assembly with tamper detection capabilities, enabling continuous monitoring and real-time information sharing among system components, including biometric verification and substance detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mobile tracking device must be within satellite or signal transmission range to receive information, then communication reliability is improved, but continuous monitoring capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediate tracking devices that act as mediators to relay information between out-of-range mobile devices and the processing center. When a mobile device moves beyond satellite or signal range, other tracking devices within range receive and forward its location data and breach detection information, enabling continuous monitoring without direct satellite contact.
2Reliability
If only a processing center may distribute location information and provide alerts, then system security is improved, but real-time information sharing among system components deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the centralized information distribution function into multiple distributed tracking devices. Each tracking device is equipped with GPS receivers and communication transceivers, enabling individual devices to independently determine location information and share breach detection data with other devices and the processing center in real-time, while the processing center maintains overall system coordination and security.
3Measurement precision
If GPS receiver requires satellite signal transmission range, then position information accuracy is improved, but detection capability out of range deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses other tracking devices as intermediaries to detect and report the position of mobile devices that have moved beyond satellite signal range. These intermediate devices maintain GPS contact with satellites and continuously monitor and relay the location data of out-of-range devices through their own satellite connection, ensuring continuous position tracking regardless of satellite signal availability at any single device.
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AI summary
An apparatus for monitoring a mobile object comprising a strap suitable for engaging with a portion of said mobile object. The strap said strap comprises a tamper-detection assembly, a transceiving assembly suitable for two-way communication, and a tamper-resistant housing. The tamper resistant housing is configured to secure the transceiving assembly. The tamper resistant housing further secures a first end and a second end of the strap with the portion of the mobile object and the housing comprises a partitioning assembly suitable for partitioning the strap.