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Mobile locator system
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A locator system comprises a locator device, a control center, a workstation and a computerized interface as discussed by the authors, which is configured to communicate via cellular and pager signals.Abstract:
A locator system comprises a locator device, a control center, a workstation and a computerized interface. The control center and the locator device are configured to communicate via cellular and pager signals.read more
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