Tracking system and device

Abstract

A tracking device and system for tracking containers, in particular, containers and their contents, is disclosed. The tracking device utilizes AGPS/GPS/GSM/CDMA/LTE/EVDO/WiFi/RFID/Bluetooth®/TDMA technology to enable an individual to locate and monitor the movement of a Container at any given time and for any desired period of time. The tracking system utilizes virtual geo-fences to identify buildings or specific addresses to assist in determining the specific location of the containers in relation to these addresses. The tracking devices can be activated by motion sensors to alert the tracking system of a possible theft or sudden movement. The tracking system incorporates software which enables an individual to determine the location and contents of the containers, and schedule the use of containers by specific persons at specific locations. The tracking system also retains information regarding the persons, the supplier's representatives, the warehouses and sales of the containers and any contents they may have.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tracking system comprising:
 a transmitting device located in at least one object to be tracked;   a second communicator for receiving signals from said transmitting device;   said signals including information with respect to the location of said at least one object to be tracked, said signals also including information regarding identification of said at least one object; said signals including information with respect to the precise location of said at least one object to be tracked in a building;   said tracking system including information regarding an intended use of said at least one object; said system enabling a user to arrange delivery of said at least one object to a location where said object is to be utilized;   said system further including information regarding the intended user of said object;   said system enabling a user of said system to schedule the use of and arrange the location of said at least one object so that said intended user will have use of said at least one object when necessary.   
     
     
         2 . The tracking system of  claim 1  wherein said signals are transmitted using LTE. 
     
     
         3 . The tracking system of  claim 1  wherein said signals are transmitted using GPS. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein information regarding the intended user of said object is retained in said system. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein information regarding the user of said system is retained in said system. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein information regarding the location of said at least one object and other intended locations of said at least one object is retained in said system. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said object is a container. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 4  wherein said intended user is the recipient of the container. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said object is an inventory item. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said object is a recipient. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said user is a representative of a supplier. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11  wherein said representative can order specific containers with specific contents.