Patent ID: 9070271
Filing Date: 2015-06-30
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
1. An asset tracking device comprising: a mounting bracket configured to be attached to a surface of an asset to be tracked, the mounting bracket having means for securely attaching the mounting bracket to the surface of the asset; a housing configured to be attached to the mounting bracket and having means for securely attaching the housing to the mounting bracket, the housing sized and configured to substantially make the means for attaching the mounting bracket to the surface of the asset inaccessible when the housing is attached to the mounting bracket, such that the mounting bracket may not be removed from the surface of the asset if the housing is attached to the mounting bracket; switch means disposed in or on the housing for attaining a first state if the housing is attached to the mounting bracket and for attaining a second state if the housing is not attached to the mounting bracket; a controller disposed within the housing, the controller operable to generate tamper alert information based on the switch means changing from the first state to the second state; and a transmitter disposed within the housing, the transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the tamper alert information.