Brand New PortaBug:
GPS Asset, Vehicle, and Personal Locator
Will run for 90 days on one battery charge,
and works on movement!
General Information
Until now, personal vehicle
tracking has been an expensive service, within the means of only a small
percentage of customers. The Porta Bug locator changes all that.
As the world's first truly affordable and highly reliable mobile tracking
device, it offers application service providers and systems intergrators
the oppurtunity to provide vehicle monitoring, security and recovery services,
and a host of other services, to a broader number of subscribers.
The Porta Bug locator
can be connected to on-board vehicle systems and devices to add value to
existing services, and new applications can be rapidly developed to expand
the types of services available to subscribers.
The device enables automatic
and autonomous periodic position reporting and cost effective wireless
communication for personal vehicle monitoring and security, and stolen
vehicle recovery. It can also support select roadside assistance and concierge
services with application server and call center capabilities provided
by third-party service providers.
Compact and Affordable
A completely self-contained
end-user device, the Porta Bug locator is the size of a white board eraser
and weighs 3.6 ounces without batteries. It is encased in a durable,
lightweight, water-resistant housing. Internally, a GPS receiver
and GSM modem are intergrated onto a single board and are controlled by
a common microprocessor. The unparalleled level of intergration,
unique to the unit enhances functionality and reliability, and enables
the devices small footprint and low cost.The Porta bug locator periodically
transmits position reports, pre-set at 5-minute intervals while in motion,
which promotes power efficiency and dramatically reduces an application's
commmunications cost. The device can be signaled to alter reporting
frequency according to application or end-user requirement.
Less Cost, More Discrete
The Porta Bug locator can be
instantly placed inside a passenger's glove compartment or under the seat.
A self-contained, battery powered unit that has no external connections
or antennas, it eliminates the need for time consuming and expensive
installationsassociated with many other tracking devices.
The enhanced GPS sensitivityof
the Porta Bug locator permits the device's placement in areas where conventional
GPS may not work.It can be easily concealed inside a vehicle to prevent
tampering or unauthorized removal, yet still be removed quickly because
it has no external attachments.
Broad and Reliable Coverage
The Porta Bug locator is founded
upon established technologies: GPS, which is truly global in nature, and
GSM which is the foremost wireless communications technology with the largest
geographical coverage and the greatest number of subscribers.
The Porta Bug locator offers
not only world-class automotive grade GPS performance, but employs an enhanced
GPS sensitivity made that allows limited operation indoors and in places
where traditional GPS receivers will not work. It also supports the
three major GSM frquency bands, specifically 900/1800 MHz (DCS) worldwideand
1900 MHz (PSC) in the United States, where GSM coverage is comparable to
other leading digital wireless standards.
Cost-Effective and Secure Transmissions
Periodic position reports are
sent as SMS ( short message service) text messages over the GSM network,
thereby providing secure and low cost data transmission, while optimizing
the battery life of the Porta Bug device.
Power Options Deliver Extended Performance
The Porta Bug locator can operate
for up to 90 days on a set of four AA batteries during normal use with
good GPS visibility. An easily removable battery pack provides simple
and low-cost maintenance and operation.
For applications requiring
more frequent positions reports or other communications than can be adequatelysupported
with batteries, the device can be connected by external power by using
the optional Vehicle Adapter Module.
Vehicle Adapter Module Expands Capabilities
The Vehicle Adaptor Module
is a plug-in module that replaces the standard batterypack to enable the
Porta Bug locator to operate off vehicle power, more suitable for permanent
installations. It includes a standby, rechargeable battery for continued
position reporting even if vehicle power is disconnected. In the
event of a vehicle theft, where disconnecting the vehicles main battery
often silences car alarms, the device provides an extra measure of protection
by quickly sending a status message and continuing to report position.
The Vehicle Adaptor Module
also allows the Porta Bug locator to monitor up to two external binary
switch inputs, greatly expanding the number of applications that service
providers can offer. For example, it can monitor other on-boardsystems
and devices, such as car alarms and driver-operated switches, to report
status and modify its operation.The additional security measures may include,
but are not limited to, automatic notification and frequent position reporting
in the event that a car alarm is armed or triggered, vehicle power is disconnected,
or the driver activates a switch.
Modularity
The devices modular architecture
allows for rapid development of new applications. Future generations of
the device will include a variety of plug-in modules, provided by either
Spy Research or its partners, for added functionality.
**Key Features**
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Complete, low-cost, end -user device
in water resistant housing.
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No external wires or antennas for
battery-powered operation, permits easy installation.
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Small size allows discrete placement.
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Tri-band GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) and
900/1800 MHz (DCS) for worldwide coverage.
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Short Message Service (SMS) for
cost-effective wireless communications.
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Enhanced sensitivity for indoor
and outdoor position reports.
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Battery-powered or vehicle-powered.
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Optional Vehicle Adaptor Module
extends protectionamd service offerings.
90-day operation typical
on four AA batteries.
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