Abstract: A system and method for receiving and processing telemetry data are disclosed, which translates received telemetry data into a high performance, universal serial bus format that significantly broadens the range of telemetry hardware that can be used. For example, a system for receiving and processing telemetry data is disclosed, which includes a receiver unit that receives and demodulates a down-linked telemetry signal and produces a broadband video signal including the received telemetry data, a processing unit that translates the telemetry data in the broadband video signal to an IEEE1394 serial bus format, and distributes the data in IEEE1394 packet form to other devices in or external to the system involved. Thus, the processing unit of the system can interface with substantially any IEEE1394-compatible device, via Fiber Optics or other suitable media, which significantly increases the range and interoperability of the telemetry hardware that can be used.

Abstract: A system for tracking a motor vehicle is disclosed, which includes a device that can be magnetically or mechanically affixed to a vehicle. For one example, the device includes a GPS receiver and a data transmitter. When the device is activated and affixed to a vehicle, the GPS receiver provides to the data transmitter latitudinal and longitudinal earth-referenced coordinate data representing the current position of the vehicle. The data transmitter transmits the coordinate data, which is received by a suitable data receiver at a remote distance from the vehicle involved. Thus, the device enables law enforcement personnel to remotely monitor and track the vehicle's movements, without being seen by the suspect driver and encouraging a high speed chase. Also, the device provides a relatively inexpensive vehicle tracking solution for those municipalities that have a “no chase” policy and cannot afford the expense of a helicopter for vehicle pursuits.