Patent Publication Number: US-10327082-B2

Title: Location based tracking using a wireless earpiece device, system, and method

Description:
PRIORITY STATEMENT 
     This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 62/302,620, filed on Mar. 2, 2016, and entitled Location Based Tracking Using a Wireless Earpiece Device System and Method, hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     I. Field of the Disclosure 
     The illustrative embodiments relate to wireless earpieces. More specifically, but not exclusively, the illustrative embodiments relate to tracking one or more tags or wireless devices utilizing one or more wireless earpieces. 
     II. Description of the Art 
     The growth of wireless devices including wearable wireless devices is increasing exponentially. This growth is fostered by the decreasing size of transceivers, chips, and other components as well as enhanced computing and communications standards and protocols. At the same time, tracking the location of specific devices, tools, vehicles, or individuals continues to be a concern. These concerns are legitimate based on the size and scale of environments a typical user may cover in a single day. Securing actions performed by the wearable devices and data and information available through the wearable devices continues to be a concern. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     One embodiment provides a system, method and one or more wireless earpieces for locating a tag utilizing one or more wireless earpieces. The tag is associated with the one or more wireless earpieces. The tag includes identification information. The tag is searched for. The tag is located in response to searching for the tag. Feedback is provided through the one or more wireless earpieces for locating the tag. Another embodiment provides wireless earpieces including a processor and a memory storing a set of instructions. The set of instructions are executed to perform the method described. 
     Another embodiment provides a wireless earpiece. The wireless earpiece includes a frame for fitting in an ear of a user. The wireless earpiece further includes a logic engine controlling functionality of the wireless earpiece. The wireless earpiece further includes a number of sensors that perform biometric readings of the user and receiving user inputs. The logic engine associates a tag with the wireless earpiece, wherein the tag includes identification information, searches for the tag in response to determining the user is authorized to search for the tag based on the biometric readings or user inputs, locates the tag in response to searching for the tag, and provides feedback through the wireless earpiece for locating the tag. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Illustrated embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, which are incorporated by reference herein, and where: 
         FIG. 1  is a pictorial representation of a communications environment in accordance with an illustrative embodiment; 
         FIG. 2  is a pictorial representation of other communications environments in accordance with an illustrative embodiment; 
         FIG. 3  is a block diagram of wireless earpieces and a tag in accordance with an illustrative embodiment; 
         FIG. 4  is a flowchart of a process for tracking a tag in accordance with an illustrative embodiment; and 
         FIG. 5  depicts a computing system in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The illustrative embodiments provide a system, method, and wireless earpieces for performing location based tracking utilizing wireless earpieces. The wireless earpieces are worn in the ear of the user. The wireless earpieces may track one or more wireless tags to facilitate users in remembering, finding, or otherwise locating the tag and a specified device, tool, vehicle, user, or other identified element. The wireless earpieces may work in combination with one or more wireless devices to store applicable data and information, such as identifiers, descriptions, and location. For example, global positioning information, wireless triangulation data, or other location information may be associated with the tag to facilitate locating the tag again regardless of the movements and location of the tag or the user and associated wireless earpieces. In addition, an owner, contact information, device type, identifier, or other information may be associated with the tag and associated person, place, or item tracked by the tag. Authorization to track the tag may be based on one or more passwords, secure identifiers, biometrics, or so forth that may be stored or accessed by the wireless earpieces. 
     In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces may work in combination with a dynamic or static wireless device, such as a cell phone, smart card, smart wearable (e.g., watch, ring, etc.), radio frequency identification tag, or so forth. The biometric readings of the user may be determined from a pair of wireless earpieces or a single wireless earpiece worn by the user. The description included herein may refer to the wireless earpieces individual or collectively. 
     The wireless earpieces represent a smart wearable device that may be worn within the ears of the user. As with all personal devices, the wireless earpieces may store valuable personal information including name, address, age, sex, user preferences, user biometrics, user financial information for implementing transactions (e.g., debit/credit card numbers, account numbers, user names, passwords, pins, etc.), location information, and other sensitive personal information. The wireless earpieces include a number of sensors that may be configured to read biometric and environmental information associated with the user. The wireless earpieces may also receive user input from the user including gestures, voice commands, motions, taps, swipes, or other forms of feedback. The biometric information may include heart rate or pattern, fingerprints, mapping of the user&#39;s ear/head, voice analysis, skin conductivity, height determinations, and so forth. The biometric readings or information may also be stored for any number of purposes including health monitoring, identification, tracking, and so forth. 
     The wireless earpieces may be associated or linked with one or more tags that may be attached to devices, items, or users for tracking tags and associated with the identified items. The tags may represent any number of active or passive wireless devices or beacons. Items as defined herein refers to devices, systems, equipment, components, locations, buildings, entries, users/individuals, pets, vehicles, or so forth that a person may want or need to track. In one embodiment, the tags may be associated with the wireless earpieces utilizing proximity (e.g., placed close to each other, touched together, rubbed, etc.), physically connected, connected through a smart charger associated with the wireless earpieces, or so forth. The tags may be coupled to the item utilizing any number of coupling mechanisms, such as Velcro straps, rings, sleeves, adhesives, magnets, grooves, clips, pockets, or so forth. 
     The movements of the tag and/or wireless earpieces and an associated wireless device may be recorded and accessed for finding the tag utilizing the wireless earpieces or vice versa. Any number of wireless communications standards, protocols, networks, or signals may be utilized for communication between the tags, wireless earpieces, and/or wireless devices. For example, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, satellite, near-field magnetic induction (NFMI) communication, or any number of other standards may be utilized. 
     The location of the tag as well as other relevant information may be indicated utilizing audible indicators (e.g., sounds, spoken commands, text-to-speech (TTS) communications, etc.), tactile feedback, visual commands (e.g., displayed by the wireless earpieces, a connected wireless device, etc.), messages (e.g., text messages, email, in-app communications, etc.), and so forth. For example, the wireless earpieces may guide the user to the tag by providing directions (e.g., straight, forward, left, right, up, down, etc.). The tags and wireless earpieces may utilize global positioning information, systems, and data as well as other location techniques (e.g., signal strength, wireless triangulation, transponder detection, etc.) to track the tags as well as the wireless earpieces and any associated devices. 
     The wireless earpieces may also provide additional information determined, such as length of time in the current location, movement characteristics (e.g., heading, speed, path, etc.), most recent time of movement, motion relative to other tags or devices, user provided description of the location, and other relevant information. The illustrative embodiments provide additional security because the use of a screen or display is not required. For example, the information may be communicated directly to the user audibly providing enhanced privacy. The user may specify that only authorized or otherwise specified users of the wireless earpieces are allowed to track specified tags. For example, identifying biometric information and/or user input may be required to identify and authenticate the user. The wireless earpieces may also send communications to the tags directly or indirectly (e.g., networks, connection through a wireless device, etc.) from the wireless earpieces. 
     The illustrative embodiments may allow a user to loan the wireless earpieces to another user without concern for breaching or contamination of their own unique personal biometric data or that of the associated tags. In one embodiment, the primary or administrative user may establish profiles for any number of users that may utilize a single set of wireless earpieces. For example, the primary user may control the user profiles of the secondary users that allows or prevents them from locating specified tags. As a result, any number of users may be able to control and manage access to different data, functions, and so forth available through the wireless earpieces. 
     The wireless earpieces are configured to fit at least partially into an external auditory canal of the user. The ear canal is a rich space for obtaining biometric measurements about the user as well as stabilizing the wireless earpieces as they are worn. The wireless earpieces may be utilized during a number of rigorous physical activities that require stability. The shape and configuration of the wireless earpieces allow the wireless earpieces to be worn for long periods of time while gathering valuable information utilizing the sensors of the wireless earpieces. The wireless earpieces may include sensors for measuring pule rate, blood oxygenation, microphone, position/orientation, location, temperature, altitude, cadence, calorie expenditure, and so forth. 
     The wireless earpieces may include any number of sensor arrays configured to capture information about the user. The large amount of data may be utilized to authenticate the user for any number of requests, such as finding a tag. The wireless earpieces may configure themselves to perform various functions as well as sending commands to any number of proximate devices to implement actions, commands, or requests, or transactions. The wireless earpieces may learn over time in response to selections made utilizing the wireless earpieces or interconnected devices, such as a cell phone. The sensors may sense dynamic manifestations including movement patterns, fluidity, hesitations, volume of the voice, amplitude and frequency modulations (e.g., jitter, shimmer rates, etc.) temperature fluctuations, increases or decreases in heart rate, and level of sweat production for comparison utilizing logic of the wireless earpieces to generate one or more actions. Alerts may be played to the user indicating the status of a location request (e.g., initiated, in process, awaiting user verification, approved, rejected, etc.). 
       FIG. 1  is a pictorial representation of a communication environment  100  in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. The wireless earpieces  102  may be configured to communicate with each other and with one or more wireless devices, such as a wireless device  104 . The wireless earpieces  102  may be worn by a user  106  and are shown both as worn and separately from their positioning within the ears of the user  106  for purposes of visualization. A block diagram of the wireless earpieces  102  if further shown in  FIG. 2  to further illustrate components and operation of the wireless earpieces  102 . 
     In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces  102  include a frame  108  shaped to fit substantially within the ears of the user  106 . The frame  108  is a support structure that at least partially encloses and houses the electronic components of the wireless earpieces  102 . The frame  108  may be composed of a single structure or multiple structures that are interconnected. The frame  108  defines an extension  110  configured to fit substantially within the ear of the user  106 . The extension  110  may house one or more speakers, ear-bone microphones, or vibration components for interacting with the user. The extension  110  may be removable covered by one or more sleeves. The sleeves may be changed to fit the size and shape of the user&#39;s ears. The sleeves may come in various sizes and have extremely tight tolerances to fit the user  106  and one or more other users that may utilize the wireless earpieces  102  during their expected lifecycle. In another embodiment, the sleeves may be custom built to support the interference fit utilized by the wireless earpieces  102  while also being comfortable while worn. 
     In one embodiment, the frame  108  or the extension  110  (or other portions of the wireless earpieces  102 ) may include sensors  112  for sensing pulse, blood oxygenation, temperature, voice characteristics, skin conduction, glucose levels, impacts, activity level, position, location, orientation, as well as any number of internal or external user biometrics. A first set of the sensors  112  may represent external sensors that may sense user gestures, contact, motions, fingerprints, and external conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, pressure, etc.). A number of the sensors  112  may also be internally positioned within the wireless earpieces  102 . For example, the sensors  112  may represent metallic contacts, optical interfaces, thermometers, or micro-delivery systems for receiving and delivering information. Small electrical charges may be sensed within the ear of the user  106  as well as passed through the sensors  112  to analyze the biometrics of the user  106  including pulse, skin conductivity, temperature, blood analysis, sweat levels, and so forth. Sensors  112  may also be utilized to provide a small electrical current which may be useful for alerting the user, stimulating blood flow, alleviating nausea, or so forth. 
     In some applications, temporary adhesives or securing mechanisms (e.g., clamps, straps, lanyards, extenders, chargers, portable battery packs, etc.) may be utilized to ensure that the wireless earpieces  102  remain in the ears of the user  106  even during the most rigorous and physical activities. For example, the wireless earpieces  102  may be utilized during marathons, swimming, team sports, biking, hiking, parachuting, or so forth. The wireless earpieces  102  may be configured to play music or audio, receive and make phone calls or other communications, determine ambient environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, altitude, location, speed, heading, etc.), read user biometrics (e.g., heart rate, motion, temperature, sleep, blood oxygenation, voice output, calories burned, forces experienced, etc.), and receive user input, feedback, or instructions. The wireless device  104  or the wireless earpieces  102  may communicate directly or indirectly with one or more wired or wireless networks, such as a network  120 . The wireless earpieces  102  may include logic for dynamically configuring components of the wireless earpieces  102 , such as speakers and microphones, to the conditions of the communication environment  100 . 
     The wireless earpieces  102  may determine their position with respect to each other as well as the wireless device  104  and a tag  121 . For example, position information for the wireless earpieces  102 , the tag  121 , and the wireless device  104  may determine proximity of the devices in the communication environment  100 . The tag  121  may represent a miniature tracking device. For example, the tag  121  may be a beacon, tracker, smart sticker, radio frequency identification (RFID) device, and any number of currently available or developing devices. For example, the tag  121  may represent devices, such as Tile®, Chipolo, StickNFind, TrackR, Locca, Gecko, Retrievor, Guardian, and so forth. The tag  121  may be actively or passively powered utilizing batteries, fuel cells, induction circuits, solar cells, piezo electric generators, chemical generators, miniature wind turbines, or so forth. For example, global positioning information, wireless triangulation, or signal strength/activity may be utilized to determine proximity and distance of the devices to each other in the communication environment  100  as well as individual location information. The initial location, last known location, or inferred location may be stored with memories of the tag  121 , the wireless earpieces  102 , and/or the wireless device  104 . In one embodiment, the location information may be utilized to provide the user  106  directions to the tag  121 . In one embodiment, the directions may be provided audibly to the user (e.g., go straight 200 feet and then left 100 feet, go northeast 30 meters, look behind you 10 feet, etc.). The directions may also be provided through the wireless device  104  utilizing an application or specific interface. Directions may also be provided tactilely (e.g., one vibration—straight, two vibrations—right, three vibrations—left, four vibrations—backwards, etc.). In one embodiment, the distance information may be utilized to determine whether the wireless earpieces  102  are both being worn (e.g., should be experiencing similar environmental conditions, noise, etc.) or whether a single wireless earpiece  102  is being worn. 
     In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces  102  and the corresponding sensors  112  (whether internal or external) may be configured to take a number of measurements or log information during normal usage. The sensor measurements may be utilized to extrapolate other measurements, factors, or conditions applicable to the user  106 . For example, the sensors  112  may monitor the user&#39;s heartbeat or EKG to determine the user&#39;s unique pattern or characteristics. The user  106  or another party may configure the wireless earpieces  102  and the tag  121  directly or through a connected device and application (e.g., mobile app with a graphical user interface) to store or share location or identification information, audio, images, and other data. The tag  121  may be configured to communicate with any number of preset devices or users. Communications from the tag  121  may include the location of the tag  121  as well as the identifying information associated with the tag. For example, the tag  121  may communicate directions to the tag  121  (e.g., automatically entered, user specified, etc.) and a description of the item associated with the tag  121 . 
     Some examples of standard usage of the wireless earpieces  102  may include detecting and recording a heartbeat, setting a biometric information for identification of a user and locating the tag  121 , setting noise thresholds and the associated speaker volume level or microphone sensitivity, setting a user specified gesture/input for performing an action (e.g., playing music, opening an application, providing an audio indication of biometric feedback, etc.), active participation in a conversation, listening to music, or so forth. As a result, the wireless earpieces  102  may be customized to detect and location the tag  121  as well as store and access information associated with the tag  121 . A combination, sequence, or concurrent receipt of biometrics and user input may be associated with tags to ensure secure access. Thus, access to various tags as well as the associated features, functions, and data may be secured and protected utilizing unique identifiers. Distinct user profiles and tag access preferences may be utilized to ensure that multiple users may utilize the wireless earpieces  102  with data, functionality, and access for each user and tag being completely secured. 
     In one embodiment, each of the sensors  112  of the wireless earpieces  102  may perform baseline readings to determine which user is utilizing the wireless earpieces  102  and to adapt to communications environments  100  that may be quiet, slightly noise, loud, or anything in between. For example, the wireless earpieces  102  may determine which of a number of users associated with the wireless earpieces  102  or a guest is utilizing the wireless earpieces  102  and the applicable communications environment  100  (e.g., the user&#39;s home, train station, work out areas, office environment, mechanical shop, sports venue, etc.). In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces  102  may determine tags, data, functions, and features that may be accessed based on the user, the user&#39;s authorization level, location, activity, and so forth. The components of the wireless earpieces  102 , such as the speakers and microphones may then be self-adjusted based on the identified user and information associated with the communications environment  100 . For example, location may be determined differently indoors (e.g., wireless triangulation, signal strength measurements, etc.) as compared to outdoors (e.g., global positioning information, proximity data, mesh networks, etc.). 
     The wireless earpieces  102  may include any number of sensors  112  and logic for measuring and determining user biometrics, such as pulse rate, skin conduction, blood oxygenation, temperature, calories expended, voice and audio output, position, and orientation (e.g., body, head, etc.). The sensors  112  may also determine the user&#39;s or tags location, position, velocity, impact levels, and so forth. The sensors  112  may also receive user input and convert the user input into commands or selections made across the personal devices of the personal area network. For example, the user input detected by the wireless earpieces  102  may include voice commands, head motions, finger taps, finger swipes, motions or gestures, or other user inputs sensed by the wireless earpieces  102 . The user input may be measured by the wireless earpieces  102  and converted into internal commands (utilized by the wireless earpieces  102  themselves) or external commands that may be sent to one or more external devices, such as the wireless device  104 , a tablet computer, or so forth. For example, the user  106  may create a first specific head motion and first voice command that when detected by the wireless earpieces  102  are utilized to automatically record a location of a first tag, a first gesture and a second voice command may authorize the wireless earpieces  102  to communicate the tag&#39;s location to the wireless earpieces to be stored for later access. Any number of user biometrics and user input may be utilized alone, or in combination to unlock partitioned data and functionality to effectively sandbox the wireless earpieces  102 . 
     The wireless earpieces may communication with any number of other sensory devices in the communication environment  100  to measure information and data about the tag  121 , the user  106 , and the communication environment  100  itself. In one embodiment, the communication environment  100  may represent all or a portion of a personal area network. The wireless earpieces  102  may be utilized to control, communicate, manage, or interact with a number of other wearable devices or electronics, such as smart glasses, helmets, smart glass, watches or wrist bands, other wireless earpieces, chest straps, implants, displays, clothing, or so forth. A personal area network is a network for data transmissions among devices, such as personal computing, communications, camera, vehicles, entertainment, and medical devices. The personal area network may utilize any number of wired, wireless, or hybrid configurations and may be stationary or dynamic. For example, the personal area network may utilize wireless network protocols or standards, such as INSTEON, IrDA, Wireless USB, Bluetooth, NFMI, Z-Wave, ZigBee, Wi-Fi, ANT+ or other applicable magnetic or radio frequency signals. In one embodiment, the personal area network may move with the user  106 . 
     In other embodiments, the communication environment  100  may include any number of devices, components, or so forth that may communicate with each other directly or indirectly through a wireless (or wired) connection, signal, or link. The communication environment  100  may include one or more networks and network components and devices represented by the network  120 , such as routers, servers, signal extenders, intelligent network devices, computing devices, or so forth. In one embodiment, the network  120  of the communication environment  100  represents a personal area network as previously disclosed. The network  120  may also represent a number of different network types and service providers. 
     Communications within the communication environment  100  may occur through the network  120  or may occur directly between devices, such as the wireless earpieces  102  and the wireless device  104 , or indirectly through a network, such as a Wi-Fi network. The network  120  may communicate with or include a wireless network, such as a Wi-Fi, cellular (e.g., 3G, 4G, 5G, PCS, GSM, etc.), Bluetooth, or other short range or long range radio frequency network. The network  120  may also include or communicate with any number of hard wired networks, such as local area networks, coaxial networks, fiber-optic networks, network adapters, or so forth. Communications within the communication environment  100  may be operated by one or more users, service providers (e.g., secure, public, private, etc.), or network providers. 
     The wireless earpieces  102  may play, communicate, or utilize any number of alerts or communications to indicate that the status of the access of the searching and location process. For example, one or more alerts may indicate when the tag  121  is within direct communication of the wireless earpieces  102 . The alerts may also indicate whether the user is authorized to search for and find the tag  121  based on biometric readings, user input, and so forth (e.g., passwords, identifiers, combinations of passwords, sequential verification, etc.). The alert may also indicate directions to get to the tag  121  from the current location of the user  106 , the battery status of the tag  121 , and various other available information. The corresponding alerts may also be communicated to the user  106  and the wireless device  104 . 
     In other embodiments, the wireless earpieces  102  may also vibrate, flash, play a tone or other sound, or give other indications of the access process status in order to prompt user actions (e.g., giving a sequence of verbal, motion, or audio search instructions, provide additional feedback, etc.) or implement any number of associated steps. The wireless earpieces  102  may also communicate an alert to the wireless device  104  that shows up as a notification, message, or other indicator indicating the necessity for configuration/re-configuration or a changed status of the configuration process, such as an audio alert that “that tag has changed locations.” 
     The wireless earpieces  102 , tag  121 , or the wireless device  104  may include logic for automatically implementing access and authorization in response to wireless earpiece set-up, start-up, condition changes (e.g., location, activities, etc.), event happenings, user requests or various other conditions and factors of the communication environment  100 . For example, the wireless device  104  may communicate instructions received from the wireless earpieces  102  for the user  106  to locate the tag  121  or to unlock the data, functions, and features. The wireless device  104  may include an application that displays instructions and information to the user  106  for searching for and locating the tag. 
     In one embodiment, the wireless device  104  may utilize short-range or long-range wireless communications to communicate with the wireless earpieces  102  or tag  121  through a wireless signal or devices of the communication environment  100 . For example, the wireless device  104  may include a Bluetooth and cellular transceiver within the embedded logical components. For example, the wireless signal may be a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Ant+, near-field magnetic induction (NFMI), or other short range wireless communication. 
     The wireless device  104  may represent any number of wireless or wired electronic communications or computing devices, such as smart phones, laptops, desktop computers, control systems, tablets, displays, gaming devices, music players, personal digital assistants, vehicle systems, or so forth. The wireless device  104  may communicate utilizing any number of wireless connections, standards, or protocols (e.g., near field communications, NFMI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, wireless Ethernet, etc.). For example, the wireless device  104  may be a touch screen cellular phone that communicates with the wireless earpieces  102  utilizing Bluetooth communications. The wireless device  104  may implement and utilize any number of operating systems, kernels, instructions, or applications that may make use of the available sensor data sent from the wireless earpieces  102 . For example, the wireless device  104  may represent any number of Android, iOS, Windows, open platforms, or other systems and devices. Similarly, the wireless device  104  or the wireless earpieces  102  may execute any number of applications that utilize the user input, proximity data, biometric data, and other feedback from the wireless earpieces  102  to initiate, authorize, or perform access associated tasks. 
     As noted, the layout of the internal components of the wireless earpieces  102  and the limited space available for a product of limited size may affect where the sensors  112  and other components may be positioned. The positions of the sensors  112  within each of the wireless earpieces  102  may vary based on the model, version, and iteration of the wireless earpiece design and manufacturing process. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a pictorial representation of other communications environments  130 ,  140 ,  150  in accordance with illustrative embodiments. The communications environments  130 ,  140 ,  150  may represent any number of environments, conditions, locations, structures, or places that a user may visit, travel to, work at, or dwell. In one example, the communications environments  130 ,  140 ,  150  may represent different places visited by a user utilizing the wireless earpieces  102  and tags  120 ,  121 ,  123 . 
     In one embodiment, the communications environment  130  may represent a parking lot or parking garage where the user may park her car  134 . The car  134  may be permanently or temporarily marked with the tag  124  facilitating the user in finding the car  134 . As previously noted, the car  134  as set forth is provided as one example of an item that may be tracked by the tag  121 . The communications environment  130  may include a number of cars  136  including the car  134  of the user. As a result, it may be difficult to locate the car  134  based on changes in lighting, movement of vehicles, passage of time (e.g., forgetfulness, exhaustion, etc.). Communications between the tag  121  and the wireless earpieces  102  and/or wireless device  104  may facilitate the user in finding the car  134 . The wireless earpieces  102  may also store user specified instructions for finding the car  130  in the communications environment  130 , such as “remember the North East corner of level 3.” This information may be played back to the user through the wireless earpieces  102  in response to the user nearing or entering the communications environment  130 , the user asking about the location of the car  134 , or in response to communications signals, links, or pings being established or received by the wireless earpieces  102 . 
     In one embodiment, the tag  121  may store the make, model, VIN number, license plate number, and contact information (e.g. address, phone number, email address, etc.) and other applicable information associated with the user or car  134 . The tag information may also be utilized in the event the car  134  is stolen, lost, recovered, or in the event of an emergency. In one embodiment, once the car  134  is stopped or parked at the communications environment  130 , the wireless earpieces  102  as well as the wireless device  104  may record the time and location of the car  134 . The user may also provide user input or feedback that is associated with the tag  121 , such as parking space number, parking lot number, section, latitude and longitude, or other global positioning information. The additional information recorded or associated with the tag  121  may facilitate locating the car  134  at a later time. As shown, the tag  121  may communicate directly with the wireless earpieces  102  and/or the wireless device  104 . For example, any number of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, or satellite signals, links, networks, or connections may be utilized. In addition, developing communications standards may also be utilized. 
     In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces  102  may independently guide the user back to the tag  121  and associated car  134 . For example, audio clues, commands, or feedback may be communicated directly to the ears of the user. As a result, privacy is maintained, outside parties are unaware of the direction the user is traveling, and the location of the car  134  is safeguarded. For example, the wireless earpieces  102  may provide verbal commands, such as straight ahead, turn left, turn right, and turnaround to help the user find the car  134 . The wireless earpieces  102  may also store a path used when originally leaving the car  134  that may be utilized as a (re-trace route) option available to the user. 
     In another embodiment, the tag  121  may be tracked by the wireless device  104 . The wireless earpieces  102  may be utilized to provide guidance for the user to return to the location of the vehicle  134 /tag  121 . In the examples provided, either the wireless earpieces  102  and/or the wireless device  104  may include an application, logic, operating system, or set of instructions that track the location of the tag  121  based on the last known position, signal sent by the tag  121  in real-time, or based on a direct connection to the tag  121 . As a result, the instructions, feedback, and input for returning to the tag  121  may be provided through the wireless earpieces  102 . 
     The communications environment  140  provides another place that the user may visit. As shown, the communications environment  140  may include any number of buildings  142  as well as a stadium  144  that may be utilized to host sporting events, concerts, meetings, and other activities. As shown, the user may have access to any number of tags that may be utilized for different items and in different situations. In one embodiment, the user may have taken a briefcase  146  that includes the tag  122 . The user may have been in and out of any number of buildings for work, entertainment, or regular daily activities. In one embodiment, the user may have inadvertently left the briefcase  146  behind with the associated tag  122 . The tag  122  as well as the wireless earpieces  102  and the wireless device  104  may store a location each time the briefcase is set down or stops moving. In one embodiment, the tag  122  may include one or more accelerometers or inertial sensors that detect the motion or lack thereof with regard to the briefcase  146 . For example, messages may be communicated between the tag  122  and the wireless earpieces  102  and/or wireless device  104  regarding last known position of the briefcase  146  and the tag  122 . 
     The wireless earpieces  102  may guide the user back to the briefcase  146 . Tactile commands, such as vibrations or electrical impulses may also be utilized to guide the user. For example, vibrations generated in both years by the wireless earpieces  102  may indicate to go forward, while vibration pulses in the left wireless earpiece or the right wireless earpiece alone may indicate to go left or right, respectively. Double vibration pulses communicated by the wireless earpieces  102  may indicate for the user to turn around. 
     The communications environment  150  provides another example of a place that users may visit. In one embodiment, a parent  152  may utilize the tag  123  to track a child  154 . The wireless earpieces  102  may be utilized in conjunction with the wireless device  104  to detect and track the location of the child  154 . In one embodiment, the communications environment  150  may represent a park, forest, amusement park, school, or other indoor or outdoor location. As shown, the tag  123  may be a wristband, anklet, necklace, label, clip-on, or so forth. The tag  123  may be integrated into any number of pieces of clothing, jewelry, accessories, or so forth to effectively track the child  154 . 
     As previously described, the wireless earpieces  102  may provide the parent  152  with direct communications regarding the location of the child  154  as well as other information, such as heading, speed, initial location, last detected location, and activity if known. For example, the parent  152  may get a status update in response to asking a question such as “where is my child?” The wireless earpieces  102  may communicate with the tag  123  to receive applicable information, such as “your child is 30 feet northwest of your location.” The wireless earpieces  102  may also provide feedback to arrive at the position of the child  154 , such as “walk 40 feet forward and 20 feet to the left to find Susie.” 
     The wireless earpieces  102  may also work with the wireless device  104  to provide feedback to the parent  152 . The wireless device  104  (or the wireless earpieces  102 ) may include an internal mapping system, application, database, or so forth that may provide additional details regarding the communications environment  150 . For example, an applicable map of the communications environment  150  may indicate obstacles, such as trees, shrubbery, buildings, tables, structures, playground equipment, bathrooms, and so forth. The mapping application may also be utilized to provide audible feedback for the parent  152  wearing one or more of the wireless earpieces  102  to find the child  154  with the tag  123 . 
     As previously noted, the tags  121 ,  122 ,  123  may communicate with a number of wireless devices, cellular network components, network equipment, or other devices as part of a mesh network. As a result, the wireless earpieces  102  may indirectly receive information with regard to the position and location of the tags  121 ,  122 ,  123 . Similarly, the wireless earpieces  102  and wireless device  104  may relay messages as nodes in a mesh network related to tags (not shown) that are not associated with the wireless earpieces  102 . 
       FIG. 3  further illustrates a block diagram of the wireless earpieces  302  and the tag  303 . As noted, the components of the wireless earpieces  302  may be described collectively rather than individually. The wireless earpieces  302  may be wirelessly linked to any number of wireless devices, such as the wireless device  104  of  FIG. 1 . For example, wireless devices may include wearable devices, communications devices, computers, entertainment devices, vehicle systems, exercise equipment, or so forth. Sensor measurements, user input, and commands may be received from either the wireless earpieces  302 , the tag  303 , or the wireless device (not shown) for processing and implementation on any of the devices (or other externally connected devices). Reference to the wireless earpieces  302  may descriptively or functionally refer to either the pair of wireless earpieces (wireless earpieces) together or individual wireless earpieces (left wireless earpiece and right wireless earpiece) without limitation. Description of components of the wireless earpieces  302  also named with regard to the tag  303  are similarly applicable. 
     In some embodiments, the wireless device may also act as a logging tool for sensor data or measurements made by the wireless earpieces  302 . For example, the wireless device may receive and share data captured by the wireless earpieces  302  in real-time including biometric or location information, such as authentication biometrics or input, status of the user (e.g., physical, emotional, etc.), last known location of the tag  303 , and so forth. As a result, the wireless device may be utilized to store, display, and synchronize sensor data received from the wireless earpieces  302 . For example, the wireless device may display user pulse rate, temperature, proximity, location, blood oxygenation, distance, calories burned, and so forth as measured by the wireless earpieces  302 . The user or a request may also be authenticated by sending the data to the wireless device that may then authenticate the data and authorize a request, function, feature, or so forth. The wireless device may be configured to receive and display alerts that indicate conditions to initiate, process, and authenticate a search or locate request have been met. For example, if a request is made and the wireless earpieces  302  may automatically display as an alert, message, or in-app communication, such as “please authenticate you have permission to find this tag.” The wireless earpieces  302  and the wireless device may have any number of electrical configurations, shapes, and colors and may include various circuitry, connections, and other components utilized to perform the illustrative embodiments. 
     In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces  302  may include a battery  308 , a logic engine  310 , a memory  312 , a user interface  314 , a physical interface  315 , a transceiver  316 , and sensors  317 . Similarly, the tag may have a battery  318 , a logic engine  310 , a memory  322 , a physical interface  324 , a location unit  325 , sensor  327 , and a transceiver  326 . The wireless device may have any number of configurations and include components and features as are known in the art. 
     The battery  308  is a power storage device configured to power the wireless earpieces  302 . In other embodiments, the battery  308  may represent a fuel cell, thermal electric generator, piezo electric charger, solar charger, ultra-capacitor, or other existing or developing power storage technology. The sensors  317  may also be utilized to measure the temperature of the battery  308  and the conditions and status of internal components of the wireless earpieces. The sensors  317  may also be utilized to determine data about internal and external conditions and factors applicable to the user, the user&#39;s environment, a communicating wireless device, or so forth. Other conditions and factors sensed by the sensors  317  (e.g., water/humidity, pressure, blood oxygenation, blood content levels, altitude, position, impact, radiation, etc.) may also be determined with the data being processed by the logic engine  310 . 
     The logic engine  310  is the logic that controls the operation and functionality of the wireless earpieces  302 . The logic engine  310  may include circuitry, chips, and other digital logic. The logic engine  310  may also include programs, scripts, and instructions that may be implemented to operate the logic engine  310 . The logic engine  310  may represent hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the logic engine  310  may include one or more processors. The logic engine  310  may also represent an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or field programmable gate array (FPGA). The logic engine  310  may utilize sensor measurements, user input, user preferences and settings, conditions, factors, and environmental conditions to determine the identity of the user, at least in part, from measurements performed by the wireless earpieces  302 . This information may also be utilized to authenticate the user. The wireless earpieces  302  may function separately or together to authenticate tag searching, tracking or locating is being performed by an authorized user. For example, processing may be divided between the wireless earpieces  302  to increase the speed of processing and to load balance any processes being performed. For example, a left wireless earpiece may perform imaging of the user&#39;s ear to identify the user while the right wireless earpiece may identify voice characteristics of the wireless earpieces. Multiple forms of identifying information may be utilized to better secure requests authenticated through the wireless earpieces. 
     In one embodiment, the logic engine  310  may perform the authentication determination based on measurements and data from the sensors  317 . The logic engine  310  may also perform any number of mathematical functions (e.g. linear extrapolation, polynomial extrapolation, conic extrapolation, French curve extrapolation, polynomial interpretation) to determine or infer the identity of the user from the sensor measurements as well as determine whether a biometric identifier or password is verifiably received. The logic engine  310  may utilize time and other sensor measurements as causal forces to enhance a mathematical function utilized to perform the determinations, processing, and extrapolation performed by the logic engine  310 . 
     The logic engine  310  may also process user input to determine access commands implemented by the wireless earpieces  302  or sent to the wireless earpieces  302  through the transceiver  316 . Specific actions may be allowed based on sensor measurements, extrapolated measurements, environmental conditions, proximity thresholds, and so forth. For example, the logic engine  310  may implement an authentication macro allowing the user to automatically unlock a tracking application utilizing a heartbeat pattern and voice command. In another embodiment, different types of actions may require different levels or combinations of biometric and user information. For example, low value data, such as tag identifier data, may require a single piece of identifying information (e.g., ear mapping) whereas high value data, such as current location of the tag (if known) may require three pieces of identifying information (e.g., skin conductivity, user specified gesture, user sign on to the wireless earpieces  302 ). 
     The logic engine  310  is configured to perform all or a substantial portion of the processing needed for the illustrative embodiments. In one embodiment, the logic engine  310  may associate the tag  303  with the wireless earpieces  302 . For example, the logic engine  310  may associate an identifier (e.g., serial number, custom name, etc.) of the wireless earpieces  302  with the tag  303  my storing the identifier in the memory  312 . The logic engine  310  may also track and record the initial or last known location of the tag  303 . The tag  303  may be tracked directly if within range of the wireless earpieces  302  or indirectly (e.g. cellular signals, satellite signals, network signals, other users/mesh network nodes, etc.). The logic engine  310  may also facilitate the user in searching for, locating, and navigating to the tag  303 . In one embodiment, the logic engine  310  may execute a mapping application that facilitates the user in driving, walking, writing, or otherwise navigating to the location of the tag  303 . For example, the logic engine  310  may provide instructions or commands for the user interface  314  including a speaker, vibrator, or other interface components to navigate to the tag  303 . Instructions provided to the user through the speaker of the user interface  314  may be particularly secure because outside parties are not able to easily intercept or listen in to the audio feedback. 
     In another embodiment, the logic  310  may send a message to the tag  303  from the transceiver  316  to the transceiver  326  to play a sound, light up, vibrate, or otherwise communicate with the user that may be searching for the tag  303 . The physical interface  324  of the tag  303  may include user interface and physical interface components as described with respect to the wireless earpieces  302 . 
     In one embodiment, a processor included in the logic engine  310  is circuitry or logic enabled to control execution of a set of instructions. The processor may be one or more microprocessors, digital signal processors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), central processing units, or other devices suitable for controlling an electronic device including one or more hardware and software elements, executing software, instructions, programs, and applications, converting and processing signals and information, and performing other related tasks. 
     The memory  312  is a hardware element, device, or recording media configured to store data or instructions for subsequent retrieval or access at a later time. The memory  312  may represent static or dynamic memory. The memory  312  may include a hard disk, random access memory, cache, removable media drive, mass storage, or configuration suitable as storage for data, instructions, and information. In one embodiment, the memory  312  and the logic engine  310  may be integrated. The memory may use any type of volatile or non-volatile storage techniques and mediums. The memory  312  may store information related to the user, wireless earpieces  302 , tag  303 , wireless device  304 , and other peripherals, such as a wireless device, smart glasses, smart watch, smart case for the wireless earpieces  302 , wearable device, and so forth. In one embodiment, the memory  312  may store, display, or communicate instructions, programs, drivers, or an operating system for controlling the user interface  314  including one or more LEDs or other light emitting components, speakers, tactile generators (e.g., vibrator), and so forth. The memory  312  may also store biometric readings, user input required for specified data, functions, or features, authentication settings and preferences, thresholds, conditions, signal or processing activity, historical information, proximity data, and so forth. The memory  312  may also store instructions, applications, or so forth for tracking and locating the tag  202 . 
     The transceiver  316  is a component comprising both a transmitter and receiver which may be combined and share common circuitry on a single housing. The transceiver  316  may communicate utilizing NFMI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Ant+, near field communications, wireless USB, infrared, mobile body area networks, ultra-wideband communications, cellular (e.g., 3G, 4G, 5G, PCS, GSM, etc.), infrared, or other suitable radio frequency standards, networks, protocols, or communications. For example, the transceiver  316  may coordinate communications and actions between the wireless earpieces  302  utilizing NFMI communications. The transceiver  316  may also be a hybrid transceiver that supports a number of different communications. For example, the transceiver  316  may communicate with the tag  303 , wireless devices, or other systems utilizing wired interfaces (e.g., wires, traces, etc.), NFC, or Bluetooth communications. The transceiver  316  may also detect amplitudes and infer distance between the wireless earpieces  302  and external devices, such as the wireless device or a smart case of the wireless earpieces  302 . 
     In one embodiment, the transceiver  316  may be configured to determine a location of the tag  303  utilizing signal strength, wireless triangulation, or directional feedback. For example, the transceiver  316  may include one or more antennas that facilitate detecting the amplitude, communicated direction of signals received, and so forth. In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces  302  may work as separate receivers to determine a distance, orientation, or location of the tag  303 . For example, when worn, the wireless earpieces  302  may be separated by a known distance associated with the user&#39;s head. The distance between the wireless earpieces  302  as well as the time stamp associated with when a signal was received may be utilized to determine a direction and/or location to the tag  303 . Similarly, any number of tables, distances, thresholds, database entries, or historical information may be utilized to determine a distance and direction between the wireless earpieces  302  and the tag  303  in a particular environment. 
     The components of the wireless earpieces  302  may be electrically connected utilizing any number of wires, contact points, leads, busses, wireless interfaces, or so forth. In addition, the wireless earpieces  302  may include any number of computing and communications components, devices or elements which may include busses, motherboards, circuits, chips, sensors, ports, interfaces, cards, converters, adapters, connections, transceivers, displays, antennas, and other similar components. The physical interface  315  is hardware interface of the wireless earpieces  302  for connecting and communicating with wireless devices, tags, or other electrical components, devices, or systems. 
     The physical interface  315  may include any number of pins, arms, or connectors for electrically interfacing with the contacts or other interface components of external devices or other charging or synchronization devices. For example, the physical interface  315  may be a micro USB port. In one embodiment, the physical interface  315  is a magnetic interface that automatically couples to contacts or an interface of a wireless device or tag. In another embodiment, the physical interface  315  may include a wireless inductor for charging the wireless earpieces  302  without a physical connection to a charging device. 
     The user interface  314  is a hardware interface for receiving commands, instructions, or input through the touch (haptics) of the user, voice commands, or predefined motions. For example, the user interface  314  may include a touch screen, one or more cameras or image sensors, microphones, speakers, and so forth. The user interface  314  may be utilized to control the other functions of the wireless earpieces  302 . The user interface  314  may include the LED array, one or more touch sensitive buttons or portions, a miniature screen or display, or other input/output components. The user interface  314  may be controlled by the user or based on commands received from the wireless device. For example, the user may turn on, reactivate, implement searches, or provide feedback utilizing the user interface  314 . 
     In one embodiment, the user interface  314  may include a fingerprint scanner that may be utilized to scan a fingerprint (e.g., the index finger) of a user to authenticate a user, request, functionality, or so forth. The user interface  314  of each of the wireless earpieces  302  may store identifying information for one or more fingers. In one embodiment, the biometric data of the user may be encrypted and stored within a secure portion of the memory  312  to prevent unwanted access or hacking. The wireless earpieces  302  may also store important biometric data, such as medical information (e.g., medical conditions, allergies, logged biometrics, contacts, etc.) that may be shared in response to an emergency. 
     In one embodiment, the user may provide user feedback for authenticating a search request by tapping the user interface  314  once, twice, three times, or any number of times (e.g., sequentially or in a timed pattern). Similarly, a swiping motion may be utilized across or in front of the user interface  314  (e.g., the exterior surface of the wireless earpieces  302 ) to implement a predefined action. Swiping motions in any number of directions or gestures may be associated with specific requests as well as other activities, such as locate a tag, share exercise data, share a music playlist, enable a dictation feature, open a specified app, share user vitals, play music, pause, fast forward, rewind, activate a digital assistant (e.g., Siri, Cortana, smart assistant, etc.), or so forth without limitation. The swiping motions and gestures may also be utilized to control actions and functionality of tags, wireless devices, or other external devices (e.g., smart television, camera array, smart watch, etc.) through wireless signals sent by the transceiver  316 . The user may also provide user input for authorizing an action or request by moving his head in a particular direction or motion or based on the user&#39;s position or location. For example, the user may utilize voice commands, head gestures, or touch commands to change the content displayed by a wireless device as received from the wireless earpieces  302 . For example, a user may provide a verbal command to “provide walking directions to the tag on my bicycle.” The speaker of the user interface  314  may then provide audible instructions and indicators which may include direction, heading, suggested speed, obstacles in the path, suggestions, or so forth. The user interface  314  may also provide a software interface including any number of icons, soft buttons, windows, links, graphical display elements, and so forth for receiving user input. 
     In one embodiment, the user interface  314  may periodically utilize one or more microphones and speakers of the wireless earpieces to authenticate the user. The microphone of the user interface  314  may measure various voice characteristics including amplitude, shimmer rates (i.e., changes in amplitude over time) frequency/pitch, jitter rates (i.e., changes in frequency data over time), accent, voice speed, inflection, and so forth. Specific words, phrases, or sounds may be associated with actions as stored in the memory  312  and detected by one or more microphones of the user interface  314 . The microphones may include external microphones positioned on the outside surface(s) of the wireless earpieces  302  (e.g., air microphones) as well as internal microphones (e.g., bone, ear-bone microphones, etc.). The wireless earpieces  302  may also recognize a pre-defined vocabulary. For example, specific words may be required to authenticate different requests and action types. 
     The sensors  317  may include inertial sensors, pulse oximeters, accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, water, moisture, or humidity detectors, impact/force detectors, thermometers, photo detectors, miniature cameras, microphones, and other similar instruments for identifying the user and reading biometrics as well as location, utilization of the wireless earpieces  302 , orientation, motion, and so forth. The sensors  317  may also be utilized to determine the biometric, activity, location, and speed measurements of the user. In one embodiment, the sensors  317  may store data that may be shared with other components (e.g., logic engine  310  authenticating a search request), users, and devices. 
     The sensors  317  may include photodetectors, ultrasonic mapping devices, or radar that scan the ear of the user when positioned for utilization. The sensors  317  may generate a two or three dimensional scan or topography map of the user&#39;s ear and surrounding areas when the wireless earpieces  302  are properly positioned. The mapping may include the internal and/or external portions of the user&#39;s ear. The topographical image of the user&#39;s ear may be utilized as a stand-alone biometric identifier or may be utilized with other biometric identifiers to identify the user. The image may include the external auditory meatus, scapha, fossa triangularis, scaphoid fossa, helix, antihelix, antitragus, lobule, the tragus, and pinna as well as other internal or external portions of the ear and surrounding head structure. 
     Externally connected wireless devices as well as the tag  303  may include components similar in structure and functionality to those shown for the wireless earpieces  302 . For example, a wireless device may include any number of processors, batteries, memories, busses, motherboards, chips, transceivers, peripherals, sensors, displays, cards, ports, adapters, interconnects, sensors, and so forth. In one embodiment, the wireless device may include one or more processors and memories for storing instructions. The instructions may be executed as part of an operating system, application, browser, or so forth to implement the features herein described. For example, the user may set preferences for the wireless earpieces  302  to work individually or jointly to identify user biometrics for comparison against known values to verify the user is authorized to search for, locate, or track a tag. Likewise, the preferences may manage the actions taken by the wireless earpieces  302  in response to identifying specific users are utilizing the wireless earpieces  302 . For example, a parent user may have full access to track any number of tags, but a juvenile user may only have access to track a tag associated with a family vehicle. In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces  302  may be magnetically or physically coupled to the wireless device to be recharged or synchronized. 
     The wireless device may also execute an application with settings or conditions for updating, synchronizing, sharing, saving, processing requests and utilizing biometric information. For example, one of the sensors  317  that may have failed may be ignored in response to improper or unreliable data being gathered. As a result, the user identification process for performing authorizations may be dynamically performed utilizing any combination of sensor measurements. For example, the number and position of the sensors  317  utilized to perform status determinations for the user may vary based on failures, inaccurate data, or other temporary or permanent issues with hardware and software of the wireless earpieces  302 . 
     In one embodiment, the tag  303  may include all or a portion of the components shown in  FIG. 3 . As previously noted, the tag  303  may be an actively or passively power device. In one embodiment, the tag  303  includes a battery  318  to communicate with other devices, such as the wireless earpieces  302 , utilizing the transceiver  326 . In another embodiment, the tag  303  may be passively powered utilizing induction based on radio frequency waves, wireless signals, or so forth. For example, the tag  303  may be powered on in response to receiving a particular signal or at a specified distance. 
     The logic engine  320  may also represent a processor or fixed digital logic that provides identification, location (e.g., direction, position, orientation, etc.), and other information and data applicable to the tag  303  or the wireless earpieces  302 . For example, the logic engine  320  may represent a chip configured to implement specified processes, sets, and instructions in response to signals from the wireless earpieces  302  or in response to other conditions, settings, or preferences. 
     The memory  322  may store identification and location information. For example, specified biometric information, user input, or other secure identifiers may be required to be received by the transceiver  326  of the tag  303  and verified by the logic engine  320  against data, values, or information stored by the memory  322  in order to be associated with other devices, communicate, provide location information, or so forth. 
     The physical interface  324  may allow the tag  303  to be physically, magnetically, or electrically coupled with any number of other devices, such as the wireless earpieces  302 , a smart case of the wireless earpieces  302 , a cell phone link to the wireless earpieces  302 , or other electronic devices. In another embodiment, the physical interface  324  may also include user interface components similar to those described for the wireless earpieces  302 . For example, the physical interface  324  may include one or more touchscreens or texts sensitive components, light emitting diodes, speakers, microphones, or so forth. 
     The location unit  325  (or the transceiver  326 ) may include one or more location detection devices, such as a global positioning system, wireless triangulation unit, signal strength and direction detector, or so forth. In one embodiment, the location unit  325  may determine a location of the tag  302 . The location may be determined utilizing latitude and longitude, location relevant to a mapping database, or location and/or distances relative to the wireless earpieces  302  or an associated wireless device. The location unit  325  may be configured to determine the exact location, known landmark(s) (e.g., roads, parks, homes, businesses, etc.), or an identified user (e.g., the user/device may represent a known node in a mesh network). The location unit  325  may be controlled by the logic engine  322  to send location and identification information to other electronic devices, such as the wireless earpieces  302 , utilizing the transceiver  326 . The location unit  325  may also communicate instructions, feedback, or commands through the transceiver  326  that may be received by the transceiver  316 , and converted by the logic engine  310  into verbal or audible instructions, feedback, or commands for the user to find the tag  303 . 
     As noted, the tag  303  may also include the sensors  327 . The sensors  327  may detect the orientation, environment, internal characteristics, or other conditions and factors that may affect the tag  303  as previously described with regard to the sensors  317  of the wireless earpieces  302 . 
     The transceiver  326  may include one or more of a transmitter and/or receiver. In one embodiment, the tag  303  may include a transmitter only, in another embodiment, the tag  303  may include a receiver only, or the tag  303  may include a transceiver as shown in  FIG. 3 . The transceiver  326  may be configured to communicate directly or indirectly with one or more wireless earpieces  302 , wireless devices, other tags, satellite devices, wireless network equipment, systems, or devices. As previously noted, any number of communications standards, protocols, or signals may be utilized. 
       FIG. 4  is a flowchart of a process for tracking a tag in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. In one embodiment, the process of  FIG. 4  may be implemented by one or more wireless earpieces, such as the wireless earpieces  102  of  FIG. 1 . For example, the method of  FIG. 4  may be performed for both of the wireless earpieces as a pair/set or for each of wireless earpieces individually to track one or more tags. As previously noted, the tags represent any number of tracking devices, systems, identifiers, or so forth. In one embodiment to perform any tracking for the tags, the wireless earpieces may require biometric readings or user input to authenticate or identify the user and that the user is authorized to track the associated tag(s). In one embodiment, the biometric readings and user input may include one or more of pulse, hand gestures, designated motions, voice amplitude, voice frequency, skin conductivity, vocabulary, blood oxygenation, temperature, heart beat pattern, ear map, calories expended per time period, sweat levels, orientation, position, and so forth. 
     The method of  FIG. 4  may be performed to track or locate a tag. The process of  FIG. 4  may be performed by one or more of the wireless earpieces and one or more wireless devices (e.g., cell phone, tablet, gaming device, smart card, etc.). In one embodiment, one or more applications or other software interfaces of both the wireless device and the wireless earpieces may interact to perform the communications of  FIG. 4 , with only the wireless earpieces referred to for purposes of simplicity. For example, the wireless earpieces may take advantage of the larger battery, increased processing power, mapping applications, global positioning system, wireless network, larger antenna, and enhanced transceiver available through the wireless device to perform the methods, processes, and steps described herein. 
     The process may begin by associating a tag with wireless earpieces (step  402 ). Although referred to singularly as a tag, the tag may represent any number of trackers. The tag may be associated with the wireless earpieces utilizing any number of processes or steps. For example, the wireless earpieces may be placed in close proximity to the tag or vice versa, the tag may be physically (e.g. connected via a wire to one or more of the wireless earpieces, a wireless device, a computing system, or a smart case associated with the wireless earpieces, etc.) or wirelessly interfaced with the wireless earpieces (e.g. Bluetooth linking, password or pin verification, etc.). 
     Next, the wireless earpieces determine an initial location and identification information associated with the tag (step  404 ). The initial location may be a last known location where the tag was last detected, tracked, or observed by the wireless earpieces or and associated wireless device, a location where the tag was last detected at rest, location associated with a particular activity (e.g. the gym, church, a particular class at college or high school, a play date, etc.). The wireless earpieces or the tag may also determine the location utilizing global positioning information, wireless triangulation, past activities, or other location or positioning information determined directly or indirectly by any of the wireless earpieces, tags, or wireless devices associated with the wireless earpieces. The identification information may provide details and identifying information regarding the item tracked by the tag (e.g. make, model, owner, contact information, name of a person, age, school, address, etc.). The identifying information may be openly available to all or may be encrypted, password protected, or otherwise secured to ensure that only authorized users or public support organizations, such as police, firefighters, or social workers are able to access the information. In one embodiment, the identification information may include a unique identifier associated with the tag. The unique identifier may be stored in one or more public and/or private databases to retrieve the identification information. In some instances, the initial location and identification may not be known and as a result steps  402 - 406  may be optional. 
     Next, the wireless earpieces store the initial location and the identification information (step  406 ). In one embodiment, the initial location and the identification information may be stored in a memory of the wireless earpieces. The location and identification information may also be stored in a wireless device, computing device, cloud network, or other applicable system, equipment, or device. In another embodiment, steps  402 - 406  may be a discrete process that may be performed before utilizing the tag with the wireless earpieces. 
     Next, the wireless earpieces search for the tag (step  408 ). The wireless earpieces may search for the tag automatically or in response to user input. In one embodiment, the tag may send out a ping or beacon signal at a preset interval (e.g., based on the power level of the tag) that may be detected by the wireless earpieces or the associated wireless device. The wireless earpieces or the wireless device may also send out a similar signal for detection by the tag. Discrete communications, a wireless link or connection, or other wireless signals may be utilized between the tag and the wireless earpieces/wireless device. In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces may search for the tag in response to determining that specific criteria or conditions are met. For example, the criteria or conditions may include time of day, location, activity, or so forth. The wireless earpieces may automatically search for the tag in response to determining that the user is proximate the initial/last known location of the tag. In another embodiment, the wireless earpieces may search for the tag in response to a user command, request, question, or so forth. For example, in response to a question, such as “Where is Pete?”, the wireless earpieces may begin searching for the tag. 
     Next, the wireless earpieces determine whether the tag is located (step  410 ). In one embodiment, the tag is located in response to detecting a signal from the tag. Other embodiments may require that the wireless earpieces and the tag be wirelessly linked or within a specified distance threshold to be considered located. For example, the wireless earpieces may require an exact location (e.g., latitude and longitude, relative to a mapping application, relative to the user, etc.). 
     If the tag is not located during step  410 , the wireless earpieces continued to search for the tag (step  408 ). The wireless earpieces may search for the tag utilizing one or more searching algorithms conditioned based on location of the user, last known location of the tag, known or estimated battery life of the wireless earpieces, tag, or associated wireless device, communications ranges, or other conditions, factors, or user input. In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces may ping (or cause a ping to be sent) to the tag in order to determine whether the tag is within range or a known location. 
     If the tag is located during step  410 , the wireless earpieces provide feedback for locating the tag (step  412 ). The feedback may be input, instructions, commands, or other communications that guide the user to the location of the tag. The feedback may guide the user to the tag over a short time or a long-term period. 
     In one embodiment, to perform the processes of step  402  or  4084  associating a tag with the wireless earpieces or searching for the tag, the wireless earpieces may be required to identify the user utilizing the wireless earpieces as well as determine that the user is authorized to perform the denoted steps of the  FIG. 4 . The wireless earpieces may be configured to automatically or manually (e.g., response to a user selection or input) perform the identification and authentication of the user. For example, the wireless earpieces may automatically identify the user utilizing the wireless earpieces in response to the wireless earpieces being powered on, removed from the case, inserted into an ear of the user, changing locations, detecting a voice change, detecting a change in the connected wireless device, determining biometric identifiers are distinct, or so forth. 
     In one embodiment, authenticate the user or a search request for the tag may be required before searching for the tag (step  408 ). The wireless earpieces may require biometric readings, user input, or a combination of biometric readings and user input to authenticate the user and/or track a tag. In one embodiment, the identification process may be performed automatically in response to a request to locate a tag. The sensor locations and types of sensors within the wireless earpieces may vary. The sensors may generate a number of biometric readings that may be utilized individually or compiled to subsequently identify the user and specific biometric factors. The sensors may include one or more inertial sensors, temperature sensors, heart pulse rate sensors, skin conductivity sensors, and microphones (i.e., analyzing the user&#39;s voice). The sensors may measure data or information that may be utilized to determine or imply the user&#39;s identity as herein described. 
     The sensor may utilize any number of sampling rates or time periods for performing the sensor measurements. For example, the sensors may identify the user from the moment the wireless earpieces or placed in the ears of the user such that any potential tag location requests may be automatically authenticated as belonging to the authorized user. The biometric readings may also be performed in response to receiving a user request to find a tag. In another embodiment, the biometric readings may represent user input purposely provided by the user as part of the location process, such as gestures, motions, verbal commands, posing, sounds, and so forth. The specified user input or baseline readings for the biometric readings may have been previously entered, saved, or logged for utilization as part of the location process. For example, the wireless earpieces may store user preferences and access information that specify the type, order, and accuracy of biometric information and user input required to perform authentication. 
     The wireless earpieces may also analyze the biometric readings to determine whether the wireless earpieces are authorized to search for the tag. The biometric readings or other user input may be analyzed for accuracy statistical significance, and so forth. For example, the biometric readings may be compared against default, baseline, or standard biometric readings for the user to ensure accuracy in identifying the user or required identifier. Likewise, user input that may be received for verification purposes may be compared against pre-established or trained data. The wireless earpieces may also perform biasing or error correction as needed to ensure the sensor measurements are accurate. For example, if a sensor from one of the wireless earpieces is experience incorrect or inaccurate data, the data from that sensor may be disregarded for purposes of performing analysis. The sensor measurements may be run through any number of computations utilizing the processor of one of the wireless earpieces. In one embodiment, a number of biometric readings and/or user input may be required to be received sequentially, simultaneously, or concurrently. 
     In one embodiment, before searching for the tag, the wireless earpieces may first determine whether performing search and location actions to locate the tag are allowed. If the location process is not allowed, the process may end. For example, searching may be authorized in response to an identity associated with the user. The identity of the user may be determined utilizing the biometric readings. In one embodiment, a number of different users may utilize the wireless earpieces at any given time. For example, each of the different users may have distinct tags, personal information, security settings, permissions, applications and preferences that may be located or utilized by the user. The wireless earpieces may ensure that all security measures, conditions, thresholds, and information are provided and authenticated to perform the searching and locating process. In the given example, if authorization is granted, the wireless earpieces may search for the tag (step  408 ). In another embodiment, the wireless device may search for the tag with information and coordination performed through the wireless earpieces. During steps  408  and  410  the wireless earpieces may fulfill the request directly or indirectly. 
     During the steps of  FIG. 4  any number of alerts may be generated indicating the status of the association, location determination, and so forth. For example, the alerts may be communicated to the user as an audio, tactile, or visual alert, such as “The tag has been located?” The alert may also be communicated to a wireless device in communication with the wireless earpiece. For example, an alert may be sent to a cell phone in communication with the wireless earpiece to display an application specific alert to the user, such as “the tag is located at the Westin hotel two blocks North and one block West.” In some embodiments, the alert may be sent through email, text message, or other designated communications technique in the event that the wireless earpieces are being utilized by an unauthorized party. The process of  FIG. 4  may allow the wireless earpieces to utilize logic to associate, locate, store, search for, and find one or more tags. 
     The illustrative embodiments provide a system, method, and wireless earpiece(s) for locating one or more tags associated with the wireless earpieces or a wireless device. The illustrative embodiments may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects that may all generally be referred to herein as a “circuit,” “module” or “system.” Furthermore, embodiments of the inventive subject matter may take the form of a computer program product embodied in any tangible medium of expression having computer usable program code embodied in the medium. The described embodiments may be provided as a computer program product, or software, that may include a machine-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which may be used to program a computing system (or other electronic device(s)) to perform a process according to embodiments, whether presently described or not, since every conceivable variation is not enumerated herein. A machine readable medium includes any mechanism for storing or transmitting information in a form (e.g., software, processing application) readable by a machine (e.g., a computer). The machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, magnetic storage medium (e.g., floppy diskette); optical storage medium (e.g., CD-ROM); magneto-optical storage medium; read only memory (ROM); random access memory (RAM); erasable programmable memory (e.g., EPROM and EEPROM); flash memory; or other types of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions. In addition, embodiments may be embodied in an electrical, optical, acoustical or other form of propagated signal (e.g., carrier waves, infrared signals, digital signals, etc.), or wireline, wireless, or other communications medium. 
     Computer program code for carrying out operations of the embodiments may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including an object oriented programming language such as Java, Smalltalk, C++ or the like and conventional procedural programming languages, such as the “C” programming language or similar programming languages. The program code may execute entirely on a user&#39;s computer, partly on the user&#39;s computer, as a stand-alone software package, partly on the user&#39;s computer and partly on a remote computer or entirely on the remote computer or server. In the latter scenario, the remote computer may be connected to the user&#39;s computer through any type of network, including a local area network (LAN), a personal area network (PAN), or a wide area network (WAN), or the connection may be made to an external computer (e.g., through the Internet using an Internet Service Provider). 
       FIG. 5  depicts a computing system  500  in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. For example, the computing system  500  may represent a device, such as the wireless device  104  of  FIG. 1 . The computing device  500  may be utilized to record locations, search for the tags, locate the tags, provide guidance, map the tags, or perform any number of operations on behalf of associated wireless earpieces. The computing system  500  includes a processor unit  501  (possibly including multiple processors, multiple cores, multiple nodes, and/or implementing multi-threading, etc.). The computing system includes memory  507 . The memory  507  may be system memory (e.g., one or more of cache, SRAM, DRAM, zero capacitor RAM. Twin Transistor RAM, eDRAM, EDO RAM, DDR RAM, EEPROM, NRAM, RRAM, SONOS. PRAM, etc.) or any one or more of the above already described possible realizations of machine-readable media. The computing system also includes a bus  503  (e.g., PCI, ISA, PCI-Express, HyperTransport®, InfiniBand®, NuBus, etc.), a network interface  505  (e.g., an ATM interface, an Ethernet interface, a Frame Relay interface, SONET interface, wireless interface, etc.), and a storage device(s)  509  (e.g., optical storage, magnetic storage, etc.). The system memory  507  embodies functionality to implement embodiments described above. The system memory  507  may include one or more functionalities that facilitate retrieval of the audio information associated with an identifier. Code may be implemented in any of the other devices of the computing system  500 . Any one of these functionalities may be partially (or entirely) implemented in hardware and/or on the processing unit  501 . For example, the functionality may be implemented with an application specific integrated circuit, in logic implemented in the processing unit  501 , in a co-processor on a peripheral device or card, etc. Further, realizations may include fewer or additional components not illustrated in  FIG. 5  (e.g., video cards, audio cards, additional network interfaces, peripheral devices, etc.). The processor unit  501 , the storage device(s)  509 , and the network interface  505  are coupled to the bus  503 . Although illustrated as being coupled to the bus  503 , the memory  507  may be coupled to the processor unit  501 . 
     The illustrative embodiments are not to be limited to the particular embodiments described herein. In particular, the illustrative embodiments contemplate numerous variations in the type of ways in which embodiments may be applied. The foregoing description has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit any of the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. It is contemplated that other alternatives or exemplary aspects are considered included in the disclosure. The description is merely examples of embodiments, processes or methods of the invention. It is understood that any other modifications, substitutions, and/or additions may be made, which are within the intended spirit and scope of the disclosure. For the foregoing, it can be seen that the disclosure accomplishes at least all of the intended objectives. 
     The previous detailed description is of a small number of embodiments for implementing the invention and is not intended to be limiting in scope. The following claims set forth a number of the embodiments of the invention disclosed with greater particularity.