DataLogic International Inc., Irvine, Calif., has introduced the Panther Trak Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and a wireless modem that communicates with GSM and GPRS networks

including AT&T, T-Mobile, Cingular and others.
Panther Track enables control from a user’s cellphone, PC or landline, including customized functions, such as notification when the vehicle is moved, disabling the vehicle or unlocking the vehicle’s doors with a cellphone from anywhere in the world.

In the event of a kidnapping, a hidden microphone can be activated to listen as to what happening in the vehicle.
The wireless device, installed in a hidden location in the vehicle, can be programmed to issue an alert in the event of a vehicle theft, movement, travel outside of a pre-determined area, travel to a specific location or any other criteria. In the event the vehicle is moved without turning on the ignition, an alarm is immediately sent. Using a stand-alone or web-based interface, users can query a vehicle for its location along with information such as airbag deployment, theft alarm status, speed, direction and time idling.
The Panther Trak Web-based interface relays data received from the vehicle mounted device, using information obtained from the GPS. All messages originating from Panther Trak are time-stamped, and a mathematical algorithm is used to ensure delivery of critical messages. Customers can access information from anywhere in the world and can be alerted on their cell phone, internet or email.
For more information go to www.dlgi.com/panther.html.