GTXC

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Global Trek Xploration Corporation (GTXC) is a technology licensor that develops miniaturized GPS tracking technology for a wide variety of consumer branded products.

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[edit] History

GTXC was founded in 2002 by Patrick Bertagna, Ralph Davis and Louis Rosenbaum. The three founders recruited Kip Rabin, Patrick Aroff, Neil McQueen and Ivo Gerscovich to form the initial team. After approximately 18 months, GTXC expanded adding the Executive Management Team comprised of Frank O'Connell, Jordan Posell, Dave Ryan, Eric Stalnaker and Chris Walsh. Additional employees were added after 36 months and the company has grown to more than 30 employees.

GTXC holds U.S. Patent No. 6,788,200 entitled “GPS Footwear” with seven additional patents pending.

The privately held company is based in Los Angeles, Calif. with satellite offices in La Mirada, Calif. and Pusan, Korea.

[edit] Simplified Method of Operation

GTXC's GPS location-reporting platform, consisting of a module that measures 2.20 x 1.36 inches, combines GPS satellite tracking and cellular transmission in a chipset with secure access to a back-end portal.

The GPS chip continuously tracks location and movement history via existing satellite arrays. The information is relayed to a monitoring center through cellular networks using a secure internet interface. The subscriber is able to instantly log-on and pinpoint the current location of the targeted user on an interactive map within 37 feet.

The Dual GeoFence feature allows a “boundary” to be set for each wearer, sending alerts by e-mail, telephone and text message if the boundary is breached, or if the device is inactive for a set period.

[edit] Products

GTXC introduced the Personal Location Services (PLS) space. Its solution delivers remote, continuous real-time oversight of loved ones and high-value assets.

The company’s technology is designed for use by the footwear, medical, military and outdoor sporting industries, among others.

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