| 摘要 |
A locating device (10) for use in locating an item, the device comprises a power supply module (12), a transceiver module (14) adapted to receive and transmit signals via a mobile communications network, a locating module (16) adapted to acquire positioning data and determine location data for the device, and a controller (18). The controller is adapted to process signals received by the transceiver module, trigger the locating module to provide location data in response to a received location request and process the location data for transmission via the transceiver module over the mobile communications network. The locating device is adapted to normally operate in a standby state of lower power consumption and transition to an active state for acquisition of positioning data and transmission of location data in response to receipt of the location request. The device is suitable for embedding in an item such as a credit card or wallet, alternatively the device may be carried in a child's clothing or a pets collar to enable the child or pet to be located if they go missing. |
