GPS Locator offers real-time tracking and emergency location.

Raveon Technologies Corp. Aug 20, 2009

Press Release Summary:

Atlas PL, GPS Personal Locator provides real-time tracking and emergency location of personnel and includes safety features such as position alert, proximity alert, and man-down. Programmable update rate can be set to 20 positions/sec. Weighing less than 1 lb, unit includes GPS, modem, radio, 2,200 mAh rechargeable battery, and processor in crush and waterproof aluminum housing. Signals are sent over UHF radio channel, with all position reports 128-bit AES encrypted.

Original Press Release:

Raveon Unveils the "Atlas PL" Advanced Personal Safety Device

Vista, CA August 18, 2009 - Raveon Technologies announced a distinctive GPS Personal Locator for real-time tracking and emergency location of personnel in mission-critical situations. Raveon's Atlas PL has advanced safety features such as position alert, proximity alert, and man-down along with real-time GPS position reporting.

With a programmable update rate, the ATLAS PL will run on its internal battery for hours or even weeks. It may be worn on a belt, carried in a backpack, or strapped to a vehicle. It instantly sends GPS position, radio status, and possible alert conditions over the UHF radio channel back to base stations, mobile displays, or to other ATLAS PLs. And in time of need, the user may press an alert button and send a critical alert signal out requesting attention or urgent assistance.

Because the ATLAS PL, like all of Raveon's GPS tracking products, uses UHF radio channels there are no recurring fees and no cellular service required to operate it. The ATLAS PL will work anywhere on the planet you deploy your system. Update rates as fast as every second are possible, and hundreds of ATLAS PLs may be in the same area operating without interference. The ATLAS PL is part of Raveon's RavTrack family of real-time GPS tracking products. Raveon offers complete solutions for personal tracking, vehicle tracking, and all system components required to build a complete GPS tracking system.

The Atlas PL is a valuable component of an emergency response, search and rescue, wildfire fighting, or security team. Its many unique features make it superb for these types of applications because:

1. Extremely Rugged. - The ATLAS PL uses Raveon's "single-board" construction with GPS, modem, radio, and processor all secured on one circuit board. The light-weight aluminum housing is crush-proof and water-proof, yet the entire unit weighs less than one pound.

2. Critical Alerts. - A built-in "Man-Down" sensor along with a manually activated Alert button and a Critical Alert feature allow dispatch and command centers to quickly identify critical situations.

3. Extended Battery Life. - 24 hours of operation with fast updates, and many weeks of operation with less frequent update rates.

4. Broad Range of Software Options. - Raveon's RavTrack products are broadly supported by numerous GPS software solutions, including Raveon's RavTrack PC, CES PT3, GlobalMapper, and Google Earth. See http://ravtrack.com/AVL-Software.html

5. Secure. - All position reports are 128-bit AES encrypted for secure communications.

6. Built-In Battery and Charger. - The ATLAS PL's large 2200mAh battery operates the unit for days, and the ATLAS PL may be recharged from any 12V DC power source.

7. Uses UHF radio channels. - No public network access is needed. It works even when the cell systems don't with no monthly fees.

8. Very Fast Updates. With up to 20 positions reports every second, you can track in truly real-time.

For more information concerning the ATLAS PL and Raveon's Real-Time Tracking Solutions, go to www.ravtrack.com or see ravtrack.com/ATLAS-PL.html for full specifications of the ATLAS PL.

Public, dealer, and OEM inquiries are invited.