Patent ID: 7102508
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: A61B,G08B

Abstract:
1. An implantable apparatus for use in a system for locating and tracking a person, comprising: a power source; an individual identifier that allows for only said device to be triggered into positioning-related activities; a triggering and positioning mechanism that functions in conjunction with external systems which are completely or in part ground-based, air-based, water-based, or satellite-based, or a combination thereof and which use, but are not limited to, any of radiofrequency, cellular, sound, light, and/or television wave analog and/or digital technology, for positioning and device triggering to provide any of positioning and non-positioning information; a receiver; a transmitter; wherein gross anatomic siting of said apparatus within said person comprises any of the person's limb, torso, neck, and head; and means specifically adapted for surgical fixation of said apparatus within said person at a non-subcutaneous location that comprises any of supramuscular, intramuscular, submuscular, intraluminal, and intracavitary locations.