Position monitoring system and method

摘要: A monitoring system and method, particularly applicable to vehicle monitoring, detects theft of a or other object automatically transmits its current position the proper authorities. For unit mounted on determines initial thereafter periodically via detector. Preferably, detector consists satellite receiver, such as GPS for receiving signals from plurality satellites. controller circuit signals. range movement is then determined by comparing position. When detected equals exceeds selected limit, activates transmitter which representative vehicle. The limit may be permanently set during manufacture selectable an operator. are received remote dispatch center relays appropriate law enforcement officials security service.