How to Access a Tracking Device
Accessing and observing the tracks of a GPS-enabled tracking device is possible for many different purposes. Depending on your needs, you can access real-time tracking devices for animals, vehicles or even people. If you plan to plant a tracking device to follow a person, check your local and state laws first because most states do not allow electronic tracking except in certain circumstances. Some tracking devices require proprietary software while other tracking devices have real-time video feeds available online.
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Download and install specialized software for individual tracking devices. For example, the Nano Technology car tracking device requires you to use its special software to synch with the device. In addition you need the unit identifier number to enter into the software program to follow the movements of the vehicle it is attached to.
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Log onto the tracking device website. Depending on the software, you can follow global adventures or individual travel routes. For example, the SPOT messenger and tracking device uses satellite technology to provide users a website where you can do real-time tracking. This tracking may be encoded should you wish to keep it secret.
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Use tracking devices planted by biological or zoological tracking teams to follow migratory animal patterns. For example, the Tagging of Pacific Predators program tags and releases elephant seals and great white sharks off the California coast. This information is available via live feeds on the TOPPS website. Programs involving the tracking of lions and elephants in Africa and koalas in Australia are also available online.
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Monitor tracking devices with special hand monitors or even iPads. Applications are available for iPads that allow real-time tracking of user-planted tracking devices. IPad apps use Wi-Fi and 3G signals to track, allowing a range of tracking device access in various parts of the country where 3G service is available.
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