US Patent No: 6,140,956

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Vehicle tracking and security system incorporating simultaneous voice and data communication

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Abstract

A system which tracks and monitors a vehicle by utilizing cellular communication componentry and global positioning system componentry is disclosed. The system provides for simultaneous and continuous transmission of a voice signal and location data to a monitoring center. The monitoring center comprises componentry to communicate with the vehicle and determine the vehicle's location on a digitized map using a computer.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
NAVOX CORPORATIONIRVINE, CA3

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dorr, Barry L Carlsbad, CA 8 254
Hillman, Robert L Laguna Hills, CA 3 232

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