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This little device could well help Bond, James Bond from losing his gadgets or track down villains.Covert Asset Tracking Systems Ltd (or C.A.T.S.eye) launched its new tracking device which can be covertly fitted into most items of value ranging from laptops to sailing boats. It's about the size of a box of matches and the scope for other tracking applications is almost endless.
The unit uses GPS technology combined with GSM and Radio Frequency (RF) to pinpoint the location of its host via the internet.
The tracker has already had success within several UK police forces when being used to track stolen items. In one constabulary alone it showed a 14 per cent reduction on ‘theft from vehicle’ related crime in one month.
“The secret to the units success lies both within its physical size and its tri-tech combination.” said C.A.T.S.eye’s managing director, Lee Walkey. “While most existing tracking systems use GPS and GSM to locate their positions, the C.A.T.S.eye unit uses a combination of three technologies to significantly improve the chances of recovery. For example, the C.A.T.S.eye prioritises its GPS data when it is available but then it can also use its GSM and RF technologies to fall back upon when GPS is not available, i.e. when the asset is taken into a building or vehicle. This is invaluable when your lost or stolen asset is the size of a laptop or handbag. This then enables police or security personnel to home in its signal from up to 500m away to make the recovery”
Expected to go on sale early in the new year at around £249.00.
