mLOCK device and associated methods

A locking device, comprising:

• a processor defined to control operation of the locking device;
• a radio defined in electrical communication with the processor;
• a location determination device positioned within the locking device, the location determination device defined in electrical communication with the processor, wherein a combination of the processor, the radio, and the location determination device forms a wireless tracking and communication system;
• a shackle;
• a locking mechanism defined in electrical communication with the processor, wherein the processor is defined to operate the locking mechanism to control locking and unlocking of the shackle based on information obtained through the wireless tracking and communication system,
• wherein the locking mechanism includes a latch plate defined to be movable to engage with and lock the shackle, and defined to be movable to disengage from and unlock the shackle,
• wherein the locking mechanism also includes a cam defined to be movable in a first direction to engage with the latch plate such that movement of the cam in a second direction causes movement of the latch plate in the second direction, and
• wherein the locking mechanism also includes a motor mechanically connected to control movement of the cam in the first direction to engage with the latch plate, wherein the motor is electrically connected to be controlled by the processor;
• and
• lock sensors defined to determine a position of the cam relative to the latch plate and electrically communicate the determined position of the cam to the processor.