G.P.S. management system

Details G.P.S. management system G.P.S. management system

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

To, Tuan C (Department: 3663)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Navigation

Employing position determining equipment

C340S991000, C340S992000, C340S993000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11175526

ABSTRACT:
A management system using Global Positioning System receivers for tracking remote units from a central office and quickly and conveniently determining if those remote units have varied from a set of predetermined parameters of operation. The system also includes provisions that allows information to be sent from the remote units to the central office and vice versa. The system also has safety features that promote the rapid dispatch of law enforcement personnel when requests for emergency assistance have been made from the remote units.

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