About Tracking Device Locators
A tracking device locator is a global positioning system (GPS) that can track movement and locate a person or object through satellite signals. A GPS device can determine a current location, as well as where someone or something has been.
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Description
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Satellites that circle the earth send signals that provide the position of a GPS device, according to Technology News. Consumer products decipher the signals to identify the specific location. The equipment includes a tracking unit that is attached to the person or item, and a base unit that identifies the location.
Uses
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GPS tracking devices are used to track people, pets, equipment, vehicles, motorcycles, cargo, airplanes, boats, equipment and valuables. The GPS systems that are now commonly used in automobiles (such as OnStar) provide driving directions, but are also helpful in locating the vehicle in emergency situations.
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Types
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Technology News notes that the two types of devices available include a "historical" device that shows the location at intervals, and "real time" devices that show where something or someone is instantly.
Costs
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The costs associated with tracking device locators include the equipment, activation and usually monthly access fees for using a network, according to Turner Endeavors.
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