Patent ID: 8462021
Filing Date: 2013-06-11
Classification: B60R,G08G

Abstract:
1. A method of using a simulated vehicle tracking device in a vehicle to deter removal or disablement of a functional vehicle tracking device, the method comprising the steps of: (a) installing the functional vehicle tracking device within the vehicle in an inconspicuous location in which the functional vehicle tracking device is not readily visible to vehicle occupants; (b) connecting the functional vehicle tracking device to the vehicle's power source, such that the functional vehicle tracking device is operable to determine the vehicle's location and transmit location information to a central vehicle tracking service; (c) installing the simulated vehicle tracking device within the vehicle in a location in which the simulated vehicle tracking device is readily visible to one or more vehicle occupants who are looking for the functional vehicle tracking device; and (d) connecting the simulated vehicle tracking device to the vehicle's power source, such that the simulated vehicle tracking device is operable to visually simulate operational characteristics of the functional vehicle tracking device.