Abstract: Bluetooth low energy (BLE) tags and a BLE tag reader with memory track and report assets located in or on a vehicle. A BLE tag is associated with each asset and has a unique ID and received signal strength indicator (RSSI). The reader and its software cooperate to scan and read the ID and RSSI from each tag located within range without pairing with the tag, date and time stamp each ID and RSSI, store a list of IDs and RSSIs of read tags and associated data in the memory, remove IDs and RSSIs from the memory if tags are not within range, to continuously update the current status of assets, and transmit the stored list by way of the modem at predetermined times to a remote server. The remote server has a database and software that stores the transmitted list of tags and associated data in the database, and generates reports for display by an end user.

Abstract: The invention describes a track chain for diggers, bulldozers, loading vehicles, crawlers, agricultural machines, transport vehicles and the like, a chain link and a chain-driven vehicle with new and useful features concerning the special design of the track chain. The track chain can transfer the driving force well-proportioned, so that it can prevent the rubber track from running off the rails or lateral dislocation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securing collateral for a vehicle loan, when the loan is in a default condition. A Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking device may be installed within a vehicle which is a subject of the loan. If repossession of the collateral becomes necessary, all paperwork for the repossession may be automatically generated, and electronically submitted to the repossession agent. The repossession agent is able to receive location data for the vehicle through an application, such as a mobile “app.” After locating the vehicle, the repossession agent may visually inspect the vehicle, and then request that the vehicle be disabled via the application. The request may be received at a server, which then sends a signal to disable the vehicle. The repossession agent may then take possession of the disabled vehicle and return it to the lender.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for identifying any one or more of a plurality of blast holes in a drill pattern. The method involves providing each blast hole in a drill pattern with an individually identifiable first identifier and a GPS device capable of relaying identification and location data for the respective blast hole. A data reception system is provided to receive the data and store it in a database for processing purposes. The information may be later used to correlate any one or more of the blast holes with a corresponding detonator.

Abstract: A system and method of tracking an identifiable initiator comprising providing an initiator comprising: an initiator casing, an explosive composition confined within the initiator casing, and a firing signal receptor for receiving a firing signal and conveying said firing signal to initiate the explosive composition, wherein the initiator is provided with a first identification means disposed internally of the initiator casing and a second identification means disposed externally of the initiator casing, wherein the first and second identification means are identical and unique to the initiator; prior to dispatch of the initiator, recording and storing the unique identity of the initiator as retrievable data in a database; after dispatch of the initiator, reading the first and/or second identification means of the initiator to determine the unique identity of the initiator; retrieving data from the database; and matching the unique identity of the initiator to the retrieved data.

Abstract: There is provided an explosives initiator with one or more identification means, and a system and method for tracking identifiable initiators. In the preferred embodiment the identification means is an RFID. A first identification means is disposed internally of the initiator and a second identification means disposed externally of the initiator. Advantageously, if the second identification means is removed from the initiator, the initiator may still be identified by the internally disposed first identification means.