System and method for tracking individuals
Abstract:
A tracking device and a method of tracking are provided. The tracking device includes a first location tracking circuit, a second location tracking circuit, at least one biometric identification circuit, a data storage device, and a processor. The first location tracking circuit is configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one wireless location system and to generate at least one first signal indicative of a location of the tracking device using wireless communications with the at least one wireless location system. The second location tracking circuit is configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one wireless local-area network and to generate at least one second signal indicative of the location using wireless communications with the at least one wireless local-area network. The at least one biometric identification circuit is configured to detect at least one biometric characteristic of a user. The processor is configured to: generate information regarding the location in response at least in part to one or both of the at least one first signal and the at least one second signal, and determine whether the user is an authorized user of the tracking device.
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