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The most important new auto technology is 125 miles high--Human Tracking Begins
Technoscout.com ^ | 02/22/02 | Staff

Posted on 02/22/2002 12:10:30 PM PST by antidemocommie

The most important new auto technology is 125 miles high The SecuraTrak Pro is the next generation in vehicle security systems that enables real-time tracking, control and notification features by web, phone or pager.

The SecuraTrak Pro is a patent pending wireless tracking system that can locate anything, anytime, anyplace. It is revolutionizing the tracking industry by offering individuals and corporations the opportunity to track and manage vehicles.

The power of GPS. By using GPS, or Global Positioning System, SecuraTrak Pro provides real-time location of a vehicle for theft recovery, verification of location or information on the route followed by the vehicle. GPS uses 24 satellites that constantly orbit around the earth to pinpoint a location on an electronic map. The SecuraTrak Pro can locate upon lock of four satellites, and its accuracy is up to 60 inches of the actual location. SecuraTrak Pro users can track the location of any connected device via their phone, web browser, or web/WAP phone. The subscriber can also query the SecuraTrak database and request to see a “bread crumb trail,” or history of locations, over a specified period of time. Find out the location of your vehicle, spouse or teenager from the comfort of your home. The SecuraTrak Pro also allows for remotely interacting with a vehicle’s system to unlock or lock car doors. You can even honk the horn and can notify you when the car’s battery is low. It also allows for selecting a perimeter size, which draws a geo-fence that surrounds your personal property. If for any reason that boundary is violated, an automatic notification of this event is delivered over the wireless network to the responsible person.

State-of-the-art tracking system. When an event occurs, the status and location are transmitted to the SecuraTrak Network Operations Center and then to a user-designated phone number, or other means of communication the user desires. If the device loses power, alarm is triggered or if the geo-fence is crossed, an automatic notification is sent instantly to the user. The SecuraTrak Pro offers the complete package, including hardware and an online application. Included in the hardware are the GPS Chip, Cellular Communication’s Modem, Rechargeable Power Source, Hybrid GPS and Cellular Antenna and I/O Ports for Programming. SecuraTrak Pro also affords data privacy for consumers wary of divulging information to live operators.

Non-refundable activation fee $49 and basic monthly plan $9.95

This product is backed by our exclusive risk-free trial. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return the product within 30 days for a "No Questions Asked" refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping) or for a merchandise credit.

SecuraTrak .... $549



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Human tracking is the next wave it seems. First its chips for animals, and now chips for human tracking to be implanted at birth.

Next, someone will want to track your miles so that your insurance based upon mileage can be verified.

Or, government will simply want to keep track of its very important tax payers.

Or, for the sake of security, we must know where every person is at all times so say the in government.

Or, your employer will feel the need to watch your every move from space.

How do you like this new era??? Feeling like a rat in a cage yet? If not now, you will.

1 posted on 02/22/2002 12:10:30 PM PST by antidemocommie
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To: antidemocommie
Next, someone will want to track your miles so that your insurance based upon mileage can be verified.

From BBC News:
'Black box' insurance for motorists

"Motorists who use their car infrequently, or only make 'safe' journeys, may soon be able to get cheaper car insurance under new system being considered by one UK insurer.
New technology is being piloted which allows the insurance company to keep track of a driver's car use, including the distance travelled, and the weather conditions.
Premiums would then be altered to reflect people's driving habits.
Customers would have a 'black box' device fitted in their car, which would transmit their journey details back to the insurance company."

2 posted on 02/22/2002 12:17:45 PM PST by Constitution Day
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To: antidemocommie
Soon to be mandantory in new cars and it will be integrated with the ignition system. And not long after, all humans will be required to have the chip, too.
3 posted on 02/22/2002 12:19:07 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants
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To: Blood of Tyrants
Sure! Its the New World Order! No cash, all online transactions makes government able to track every economic move you make.

Chips will tell them where you are.

Cameras will verify and record.

You will be a rat in cage for government workers to monitor.

Don't get out of line! They know who you are and where your e at at all times.

Don't speed! Your vehicle monitor will tell on you and the chip in your hand will signal to the antenna on the side of the road that youre arriving at the next antenna too quickly.

Want to take a day off of work? Sick? Don't get in your car because someone may inform your company of your whereabouts when you're down at the beech.

4 posted on 02/22/2002 1:00:30 PM PST by antidemocommie
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To: Constitution Day
Can you see having to file a "flight plan" everytime you leave a certain area in which you live? That way, government and your approved insurance company will know if you are where your supposed to be. If not, a voice will come over your radio and ask you why youre not on course.
5 posted on 02/22/2002 1:01:52 PM PST by antidemocommie
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To: antidemocommie
Your papers, Comrade!
6 posted on 02/22/2002 1:06:08 PM PST by Constitution Day
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To: antidemocommie
I'm glad I have a couple of pre computerized vehicles.
7 posted on 02/22/2002 1:07:35 PM PST by sheik yerbouty
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To: antidemocommie
Can you see having to file a "flight plan" everytime you leave a certain area in which you live?

If and when that day ever comes, it will be a certain sign (one of many) that things have "crossed the line".

If people are going to be forced to file "flight plans" for large projectiles (cars), it's only logical that many Patriots would create "flight plans" for smaller projectiles.

8 posted on 02/22/2002 1:09:20 PM PST by Mulder
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To: antidemocommie
The 24 GPS satellites are 20,000 miles above earth, not 125 miles.
9 posted on 02/22/2002 1:28:52 PM PST by johnandrhonda
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The 24 GPS satellites are 20,000 miles above earth, not 125 miles.

You expect journalists to check facts ?? Shame on you :) ....

They're idiots .. do you expect anything less ?

10 posted on 02/22/2002 1:34:55 PM PST by Centurion2000
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To: antidemocommie
Is there anyway to disable this monster so that it doesn't work?
11 posted on 02/22/2002 1:37:20 PM PST by floridarocks
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To: floridarocks
Stop paying the $20. per month & it stops working.
12 posted on 02/22/2002 1:41:06 PM PST by Ditter
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To: antidemocommie

I did work for Pollak Sensor Systems group that involved working on a tracking and remote control interface for automobiles. This device known as the E-ETRSS SSTS system was designed as a Drive-by-wire device for controlling the transmission. Known as the "External Electronic Transmission Range Select System" this device was earmarked for a 2006 Oldsmobile Platform vechicle We designed full application prototypes in 2001 and installed them in functional "Intrigue" bodies.


It was controlled by it's own controller known as a E-ETRSS ECM. This communicated in real time with the ECM (from the Engine) and the TCM (From the Transmission). It was connected via the wire harness and communicated via the CAN bus.


The controller controlled the operation of the TRANSMISSION. Either engaging or disengaging when commanded by the driver and his interface (known as the DIM). Each controller has a unique identifier, and that identifier acted as a key code that either "locked" or "unlocked" the driver from the operation of the vehicle.


This vehicle was constanty monitored via satellite. If the "Police" or "owner" needed to control the vehicle remotely all he need do was provide the authorization codes to GM and they could shut down the vehicle.


A number of tier one suppliers were working on various aspects of this system. To my knowledge, none of these systems were completely integrated together. However, GM has provided all the program data to their Hughes Electronics Division, and I can only assume that they have been active in the implemenation of the entire system integration.


As far as I know, the program ended with the termination of the Oldsmobile Division in early 2001. Rumor, and ONLY rumor, has it that the remote-disable feature was added under request by janet Reno and the DOJ as part of an agreement with the UAW during the last contract negotations. But, I must state again, this is only hear-say.


13 posted on 02/22/2002 1:49:19 PM PST by vannrox
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To: Mulder
The line's already been crossed, pal, but we frogs barely notice the water getting warmer...
14 posted on 02/22/2002 1:53:07 PM PST by LN2Campy
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To: johnandrhonda
GPS satellites are, but they might be referring to commsat constellations like Iridium that are in near earth orbits. Higher than 125 miles, though.
15 posted on 02/22/2002 2:02:00 PM PST by RightWhale
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To: antidemocommie
Hope it's fast. I'm running special intake, headers, custom chip and a supercharger. Catch me if you can:) Vaaaarrrooommm!
16 posted on 02/22/2002 2:11:08 PM PST by isthisnickcool
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To: RightWhale
GPS is the Global Positioning System, the only system to provide position plots. The Iridium is a communication system. Now, it is possible that the technology utilizes both systems (and I'd be suprised if it didn't).

The article states 60" accuracy, but as far as I know, the Military is the only user that has that capability. Civilian use accuracy is 30 meters (about 90 feet). Even so, 90 feet is accurate when you are looking for a stolen car.

17 posted on 02/22/2002 2:38:19 PM PST by Lokibob
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The SecuraTrak Pro is a patent pending wireless tracking system that can locate anything, anytime, anyplace

Great news! Now I can find my reading glasses the twenty or thirty times a day that I lose them.

18 posted on 02/22/2002 2:48:34 PM PST by TruthShallSetYouFree
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To: Lokibob
They mentioned keeping in contact using a cell system, which I assume stays in global contact using Iridium, Globalstar, or some other satellite constellation.

GPS receivers are getting to resemble hand-held computers with little antennas on them. $300 will get you something with digital maps already in memory, probably down to the street you live on. And it will put an X on the map where you are standing.

There was a thread a couple months ago about a rental car agency surcharging someone for excessive speed and they used an earlier version of a tracking system like this.

Not long ago a satellite tracking company sold their assets in bankruptcy, it being still not a viable business [soon it will be, though] and they had a dozen or so satellites in orbit that they were practically giving away. Like what happened with Iridium, which just launched 5 more satellites last weekend.

It's not just coming in the future, it's already here.

19 posted on 02/22/2002 2:51:50 PM PST by RightWhale
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To: antidemocommie
Did I read it right? Don't you have to buy it, activate it, and pay a monthly fee to be able to be tracked? Who would do this?
20 posted on 02/22/2002 2:57:15 PM PST by stuartcr
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