Patent ID: 8400295
Filing Date: 2013-03-19
Classification: G16H

Abstract:
1. A tracking device comprising: (a) a base ring formed from a first half ring pivotally attached to a second half ring via a hinge, the base ring can pivot between at least an open position and a closed position, the base ring is adapted to be secured around an individual's wrist or ankle, the base ring is constructed from a material comprising a para-aramid synthetic fiber; (b) a locking means for securing the base ring in the closed position, the locking means is adapted to detect tampering; (c) an alarm component disposed in the base ring; (d) a microprocessor comprising software and a memory component, the microprocessor is operatively connected to the alarm component, the microprocessor is adapted to receive a first alarm input signal from the locking means when the locking means detects tampering whereupon the microprocessor sends a first alarm output command to the alarm component to active the alarm component, the memory component is adapted to temporarily store information; (e) a universal serial bus (USB) port operatively connected to the microprocessor with the memory components, the USB port allows for data transfer to and from the memory component; (f) an active radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit disposed in the base ring, the active RFID has a unique signature, the active RFID circuit is operatively connected to each the microprocessor and to an antenna disposed in the base ring, the antenna is adapted to send signals from the RFID circuit and receive signals for the RFID circuit, the active RFID circuit is adapted to autonomously transmit signals within a range to an external communication system via the antenna, the signals representing location of the active RFID and information stored on the memory component; and (g) a power source operatively connected to at least the active RFID circuit.