Theft Tracking Device with Wi-Fi Ping Response
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security systems are ineffective in tracking stolen items in real-time, leading to low recovery rates and high recurrence of burglaries, as they lack efficient communication and location tracking capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A multifaceted theft tracking system comprising a remote locator, theft tracking device, internal monitoring server, external server, and data storage server, which communicate over networks to alert owners and law enforcement of item movement, utilizing GPS and cellular systems for real-time tracking and notification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional security systems are used, then basic monitoring is provided, but real-time tracking capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides tracking functionality into separate modules: GPS receivers in tracking devices, cellular communication components, and server-based processing. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in one function, improving location tracking accuracy while managing overall system complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces server-based processing as an intermediary between tracking devices and users. The server receives GPS data, processes location information, and manages communication networks, thereby enhancing tracking precision without requiring complex processing in individual devices.
2Productivity
If real-time tracking is implemented, then item recovery rate improves, but notification time delay increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring and pre-processing tracking data before theft occurs. Location information is captured and stored in advance, enabling immediate notification and tracking initiation the moment an item is stolen, thus improving recovery rates while minimizing notification delays.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements continuous tracking and monitoring without interruption. GPS receivers continuously capture location data, and the system maintains constant readiness to notify authorities, ensuring no time loss between theft occurrence and notification while sustaining high item recovery rates.
3Reliability
If multiple communication networks are used, then tracking reliability improves, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects and switches between different communication networks (cellular, satellite, radio frequency) based on availability, signal strength, and energy considerations. This dynamic approach maintains tracking reliability by adapting to changing conditions while optimizing energy consumption by avoiding unnecessary network usage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters such as transmission power, update frequency, and network selection based on tracking conditions. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system maintains reliable tracking across multiple networks while minimizing energy consumption through optimized transmission protocols and selective activation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables immediate notification and tracking of stolen items, enhancing recovery rates and reducing burglary frequency by providing accurate location data to authorities, thereby improving security and law enforcement response.
Implementation Method 1
a GPS satellite, the receiver determines its location
Implementation Method 2
utilizing GPS and cellular systems for real-time tracking and notification
Data Source
AI summary
A device tracking system of the present disclosure has a theft tracking device that is permanently secured to an item that has the propensity to be stolen. The theft tracking device further has a theft tracking processor and a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) module. The theft tracking processor receives ping data and in response transmits response data via the Wi-Fi module. The system further has a remote locator device that has a ease comprising a plug for securing the remote locator device to a power receptacle. The remote locator device has a remote locator processor and a Wi-Fi module, and the remote locator processor periodically transmits the ping data to the theft tracking device and receives the response data from the theft tracking device. The theft tracking processor further configured for transmitting data indicating that the theft tracking device is not responding via a network when a response is not received from the tracking device. The system further has at least one server that has a server processor, and the at least one server is communicatively coupled to the remote locator device. The server processor receives data indicating that the theft tracking device is not responding and transmits location data periodically to a Law Enforcement Official (LEO) Graphical User Interface (GUI) that shows a location of the item overlaying an electronic map and indicating movement of the item in relation to the map as the location data is periodically updated so that the item may be recovered.