Patent attributes
A wireless tracking device and method of operation. A processor connected to a positioning system may periodically determine a location of the device. A wireless radio is connected to the processor for transmitting the location of the device across a wireless area network. The processor may be a microcontroller in a vehicle monitoring system, configured to receive vehicle location input from the positioning system as well as sensor input to determine vehicle condition. The wireless transmitter may be configured to transmit vehicle position and vehicle condition data to a remote data network access point.