How Does GPS Anti-theft Tracking Work?
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GPS refers to a Global Positioning System, a network of satellites and receivers designed primarily for tracking and navigation and surveillance. GPS is available commercially. Car owners may choose to have GPS anti-theft devices installed in order to locate a vehicle that is missing or stolen.
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In the case of automobile tracking, a transmitter is hidden in the body of the vehicle and runs off the car battery or a separate battery pack placed under the hood. The transmitters are not turned on until they are needed. In the event of a theft, the transmitter is activated by the vehicle's owner, allowing the location of a car to be sent to a server. Software is used to plot the vehicle's location on a map.
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Some automobiles come with GPS tracking devices pre-installed, and they are monitored by the companies that installed them. One such example is OnStar, a company that works exclusively with GM vehicles. OnStar offers services that extend beyond vehicle security--specifically, Onstar representatives offer emergency and navigational assistance as needed.
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Vehicle tracking devices are also available for purchase and installation. These devices are sold with the software that will allow the user to track the vehicle in the event of a theft.
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