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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 29, 2009
Kurt D. Newman, Matthews, NC (US);
Michael J. O'hagan, Charlotte, NC (US);
Debashis Ghosh, Charlotte, NC (US);
David Joa, Pacifica, CA (US);
Timothy J. Bendel, Charlotte, NC (US);
Kurt D. Newman, Matthews, NC (US);
Michael J. O'Hagan, Charlotte, NC (US);
Debashis Ghosh, Charlotte, NC (US);
David Joa, Pacifica, CA (US);
Timothy J. Bendel, Charlotte, NC (US);
Bank of American Corporation, Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for tracking an item by concealing a tracking device in the item and activating the tracking device when the item is relocated or accessed without authorization. In particular, according to some embodiments, a system is provided for tracking the geographic location of a physical item that is stored in a controlled area and then later removed from the controlled area. An exemplary system comprises: an inner sensor located proximate to a perimeter of the controlled area; an outer sensor located between the perimeter and the inner sensor; and a tracking device associated with the physical item, wherein the tracking device is triggered when the physical item passes by the inner sensor and then the outer sensor.