Remote tracking and communication device

A device for enabling a call center to perform remote tracking of and communication with a user, the device comprising:

• a tamper-resistant housing;
• a tamper resistant strap connected to the housing and securely holding the device to the user;
• an internal battery providing power to the device, wherein the internal battery is within the tamper-resistant housing;
• and
• a detachable battery removably secured to the tamper-resistant housing wherein the detachable battery is external to the tamper-resistant housing and provides power to the tracking device and charges the internal battery upon being secured to the tamper-resistant housing;
• wherein the internal battery is adapted to provide power to the tracking device when the detachable battery is disconnected or depleted.

A method comprising:

• initiating an alert at a remote tracking device to notify a user of the device that a detachable battery has reached a predetermined power level;
• the detachable battery being externally and removably secured to a tamper-resistant housing of the tracking device wherein upon being secured to the tamper-resistant housing, the detachable battery is electrically coupled to the tracking device and an internal battery of the tracking device;
• removing the detachable battery wherein upon removal of the detachable battery the internal battery provides power to the tracking device;
• recharging of the detachable battery by an external power source;
• and
• securing the charged detachable battery to the tamper-resistant housing wherein upon being secured to the housing the detachable battery recharges the internal battery.

A method comprising:

• initiating an alert at a remote tracking device to notify a user that a detachable battery has reached a predetermined power level;
• the detachable battery being externally and removably secured to a tamper-resistant housing of the tracking device wherein upon being secured to the tamper-resistant housing of the tracking device, the detachable battery is electrically coupled to the tracking device and an internal battery of the tracking device;
• removing the detachable battery wherein upon removal of the detachable battery the internal battery provides power to the tracking device;
• reconnecting a charged detachable battery to the tamper-resistant housing wherein upon being secured to the housing the detachable battery recharges the internal battery;
• and broadcasting a warning signal if the internal battery has reached a second predetermined power level.

A device for enabling a call center to perform remote tracking of and communication with a user, the device comprising:

• a housing enclosing:
• a processor;
• a position locator electronically coupled to the processor;
• a first transmitter electronically coupled to the processor, the first transmitter being adapted to send and receive wireless voice and data signals;
• and
• a speaker operable to play pre-recorded messages from the processor and to enable voice communications using the first transmitter;
• a microphone operable with the speaker to enable voice communications using the first transmitter;
• a button in the housing, wherein the button is adapted to activate voice communications with the call center using the first transmitter;
• a tamper resistant strap coupled to the tracking device and adapted to affix the tracking device securely to the user;
• a primary battery removably connected to the device and providing power to the device;
• and
• a secondary battery enclosed in the housing providing power to the device when the primary battery is removed.