Patents Assigned to Global Trek Xploration Corp.
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Publication number: 20160198294Abstract: A system and method for providing communication with a tracking device are disclosed. An example tracking device includes a location detector, a communication device, memory, a processor, and a configuration routine. The location detector is operative to determine locations of the tracking device. The communication device is operative to communicate with a remote system. The memory stores data and code, the data including location data determined by the location detector and configuration data. The processor is operative to execute the code to impart functionality to the tracking device. The functionality of the tracking device depends at least in part on the configuration data. The configuration routine is operative to modify the configuration data responsive to communications from the remote system. Thus, functional access to the tracking device is provided to the remote system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: Global Trek Xploration Corp.Inventors: Patrick E. Bertagna, Michael J. DiBella
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Patent number: 9219978Abstract: A system and method for providing communication with a tracking device are disclosed. An example tracking device includes a location detector, a communication device, memory, a processor, and a configuration routine. The location detector is operative to determine locations of the tracking device. The communication device is operative to communicate with a remote system. The memory stores data and code, the data including location data determined by the location detector and configuration data. The processor is operative to execute the code to impart functionality to the tracking device. The functionality of the tracking device depends at least in part on the configuration data. The configuration routine is operative to modify the configuration data responsive to communications from the remote system. Thus, functional access to the tracking device is provided to the remote system.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: GLOBAL TREK XPLORATION CORP.Inventors: Patrick E. Bertagna, Michael J. DiBella
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Patent number: 9131745Abstract: Footwear includes an upper, a sole, a cavity, a location determining device, a wireless communication device, a communication antenna, a first electrical conductor, a location signal antenna, a second electrical conductor, and a bus cable. The cavity is formed in the sole and includes a first portion located on a bottom heel region of the sole and a second portion located on a rear heel region of the sole. The location determining device and the wireless communication device are disposed in the first portion of the cavity. The communication antenna and the location signal antenna are mounted in the second portion of the cavity. The bus cable includes a first end that is electrically coupled to the location determining device and a second end that is mounted in the second portion of the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: GLOBAL TREK XPLORATION CORP.Inventors: Ruk Peterson, Patrick E. Bertagna, Christopher M. Walsh
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Patent number: 8902060Abstract: Footwear with an embedded tracking device includes a sole and an upper. The tracking device is disposed in a cavity formed in the top surface of the sole. A wireless communication antenna and/or a location signal antenna is disposed on the upper. The antenna(s) is/are connected to the tracking device via a flexible circuit substrate. In a particular embodiment, the location signal antenna is a passive, directional GPS antenna supported in an upwardly facing position in the heel portion of the upper. A method for manufacturing footwear with an embedded tracking device is also disclosed. The method includes providing a footwear upper, incorporating an antenna in the footwear upper, providing a footwear sole, fixing the footwear upper to the footwear sole, incorporating a tracking device into the footwear sole, and connecting the tracking device to the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Global Trek Xploration Corp.Inventors: Patrick E. Bertagna, Ralph H. Davis, Christopher M. Walsh, Gregg S. Schilawski, James H. Cohen, Dongeun Lim, Gregory J. Provenzano, Alexander Gildea Stricker
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Patent number: 8760286Abstract: A system and method for providing communication with a tracking device are disclosed. An example tracking device includes a location detector, a communication device, memory, a processor, and a configuration routine. The location detector is operative to determine locations of the tracking device. The communication device is operative to communicate with a remote system. The memory stores data and code, the data including location data determined by the location detector and configuration data. The processor is operative to execute the code to impart functionality to the tracking device. The functionality of the tracking device depends at least in part on the configuration data. The configuration routine is operative to modify the configuration data responsive to communications from the remote system. Thus, functional access to the tracking device is provided to the remote system.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Global Trek Xploration Corp.Inventors: Patrick E. Bertagna, Michael J. DiBella
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Patent number: 8421617Abstract: A separated tracking device includes a first portion including a location determining device operative to receive signals from a positioning system, a wireless communication device operative to communicate the location data from the first portion to a second portion of the tracking device, the second portion including a wireless data transceiver operable to transmit the location data to a remote server. In a particular embodiment, the first portion of the tracking device is attached to a first shoe and the second portion of the tracking device is incorporated in a second shoe. In another embodiment, the second portion of the tracking device is incorporated in a hand-held device. A method for manufacturing a separated tracking device and a method of operating a separated tracking device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Global Trek Xploration Corp.Inventors: Joseph W. Kaminski, Jb Bittner Eriksen, Ronald L. Pellegrini, Patrick E. Bertagna
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Patent number: 8289156Abstract: Footwear with an embedded tracking device includes a sole and an upper. The tracking device is disposed in a cavity formed in the top surface of the sole. A wireless communication antenna and/or a location signal antenna is disposed on the upper. The antenna(s) is/are connected to the tracking device via a flexible circuit substrate. In a particular embodiment, the location signal antenna is a passive, directional GPS antenna supported in an upwardly facing position in the heel portion of the upper. A method for manufacturing footwear with an embedded tracking device is also disclosed. The method includes providing a footwear upper, incorporating an antenna in the footwear upper, providing a footwear sole, fixing the footwear upper to the footwear sole, incorporating a tracking device into the footwear sole, and connecting the tracking device to the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Global Trek Xploration Corp.Inventors: Patrick E. Bertagna, Ralph H. Davis, Christopher M. Walsh, Gregg S. Schilawski, James H. Cohen, Dongeun Lim, Gregory J. Provenzano, Alexander Gildea Stricker
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Patent number: 8154401Abstract: A system and method for providing communication with a tracking device are disclosed. An example tracking device includes a location detector, a communication device, memory, a processor, and a configuration routine. The location detector is operative to determine locations of the tracking device. The communication device is operative to communicate with a remote system. The memory stores data and code, the data including location data determined by the location detector and configuration data. The processor is operative to execute the code to impart functionality to the tracking device. The functionality of the tracking device depends at least in part on the configuration data. The configuration routine is operative to modify the configuration data responsive to communications from the remote system. Thus, functional access to the tracking device is provided to the remote system.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Global Trek Xploration Corp.Inventors: Patrick E. Bertagna, Michael J. DiBella
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Patent number: 8077030Abstract: A separated tracking device includes a first portion including a location determining device operative to receive signals from a positioning system, a wireless communication device operative to communicate the location data from the first portion to a second portion of the tracking device, the second portion including a wireless data transceiver operable to transmit the location data to a remote server. In a particular embodiment, the first portion of the tracking device is attached to a first shoe and the second portion of the tracking device is incorporated in a second shoe. In another embodiment, the second portion of the tracking device is incorporated in a hand-held device. A method for manufacturing a separated tracking device and a method of operating a separated tracking device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Global Trek Xploration Corp.Inventors: Joseph W. Kaminski, Jb Bittner Eriksen, Ronald L. Pellegrini, Patrick E. Bertagna
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Patent number: 7920059Abstract: Footwear with an embedded tracking device includes a sole and an upper. The tracking device is disposed in a cavity formed in the top surface of the sole. A wireless communication antenna and/or a location signal antenna is disposed on the upper. The antenna(s) is/are connected to the tracking device via a flexible circuit substrate. In a particular embodiment, the location signal antenna is a passive, directional GPS antenna supported in an upwardly facing position in the heel portion of the upper. A method for manufacturing footwear with an embedded tracking device is also disclosed. The method includes providing a footwear upper, incorporating an antenna in the footwear upper, providing a footwear sole, fixing the footwear upper to the footwear sole, incorporating a tracking device into the footwear sole, and connecting the tracking device to the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Global Trek Xploration Corp.Inventors: Patrick E. Bertagna, Ralph H. Davis, Christopher M. Walsh, Gregg S. Schilawski, James H. Cohen, Dongeun Lim, Gregory J. Provenzano, Alexander Gildea Stricker
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Patent number: 7474206Abstract: Footwear with an embedded tracking device includes a sole and an upper. The tracking device is disposed in a cavity formed in the top surface of the sole. A wireless communication antenna and/or a location signal antenna is disposed on the upper. The antenna(s) is/are connected to the tracking device via a flexible circuit substrate. In a particular embodiment, the location signal antenna is a passive, directional GPS antenna supported in an upwardly facing position in the heel portion of the upper. A method for manufacturing footwear with an embedded tracking device is also disclosed. The method includes providing a footwear upper, incorporating an antenna in the footwear upper, providing a footwear sole, fixing the footwear upper to the footwear sole, incorporating a tracking device into the footwear sole, and connecting the tracking device to the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Global Trek Xploration Corp.Inventors: Patrick E. Bertagna, Ralph H. Davis, Christopher M. Walsh, Gregg S. Schilawski, James H. Cohen, Dongeun Lim, Gregory J. Provenzano, Alexander Gildea Stricker