GeoLocked Removal Protector for equipment anti-theft protection and tracking
- Summary
- Electronic equipment that are deployed outdoors, such as solar panels, are susceptible to theft, misuse, and resale. Having the capability to automatically disable equipment in the event of unauthorized removal would be an effective deterrent against theft, providing cost savings for the customer and insurance companies. Furthermore, there is a need to enforce the intended use of electronic equipment, especially when constant on-site monitoring is impractical. This technology, referred to as the GeoLocked Removal Protector (GLRP), is a device that disables electronic equipment when the equipment is removed from a predefined location. Using location-based technology such as GPS, tracking of stolen equipment can also be achieved. Thus, GLRPs can help to advance the widespread deployment of technology with embedded anti-theft and remote surveillance capabilities.
- Technology Benefits
- Facilitates anti-theft capabilities for any electronic devicePrecise spatial resolution enables location identification on the order of a few metersDisables electronic device during unauthorized removalProgrammable and encrypted location-restriction settingsUnwarranted GLRP removal from equipment cannot be achieved without equipment damageAllows for remote monitoring and device-usage data collection Enables enforcement of intended device usageCan be used in remote outdoor areas or within indoor environmentsPatent Information:Patent Pending Tech Ventures Reference: IR CU16086
- Technology Application
- Anti-theft protection for electronic field equipment in remote areasResidential security and anti-theft protectionSecurity, surveillance, and theft prevention for unmanned autonomous vehiclesRemote monitoring and collection of electronic device location and usage data Energy demand management
- Detailed Technology Description
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- *Inquiry
- Greg MaskelColumbia Technology VenturesTel: (212) 854-8444Email: TechTransfer@columbia.edu
- *IR
- CU16086
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- Country/Region
- USA
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