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Why does PocketFinder use GPS, WiFi and cell tower triangulation for location? Accuracy! While GPS is designed for outdoor use, people do spend time indoors-- this can be due to weather, general safety (seniors), or health reasons. Using GPS indoors increases the chances of Drift and quicker battery drain. This post will explore the location technologies, why drift happens, and what PocketFinder (PF) has in place to combat these scenarios.While reading this post, it is always important to remember GPS is designed for outdoor use. GPS satellites orbit the Earth and send signals down like laser pointers. So, when a...

GPS trackers are quickly becoming a necessity for any small business that utilizes work vehicles. With services like our FLEET system, GPS tracking is more than dots on a map. Over the past decade, LBT PocketFinder has continually upgraded and improved features that are designed to help improve your business. In our last Fleet blog, we provided an overview of the features provided. In this post, we will narrow our focus and explore how specific features will increase driver accountability as well as reduce insurance and other costs of that nature. Speed and Power Cut Alerts: Using Speed Alerts, you...

GPS tracking is more than a location on a map. GPS tracking entails reports for past locate history, alerts for current activity, and features built to easily manage it all. With Location Based Technologies’ (LBT) FLEET system, you do just that. LBT is best known by our consumer brand name, PocketFinder. But when it comes to tracking and managing your drivers and assets, LBT FLEET will allow you to take full advantage of all GPS tracking has to offer. And of course, it is still at a much lower cost than other advertised fleet solutions. FLEET is best thought of as...

Since first launching in 2005, our most popular feature to date is Unlimited Zones. Sometimes referred to as “geo-fences”, Zones are designated alert areas that you set up through your account. When the device crosses the Zone barrier, you are alerted if it is entering or exiting. Zones can be made small enough to fit around a house and large enough to encompass a state.  While most folks opt for the standard Home Zone, PocketFinder has had the opportunity to hear from customers who use Zones for other reasons. We’ve compiled a list of some of those Zone benefits so...

As PocketFinder reflects on its continued growth, the area we are most proud of is engagement with our customers- building relationships. Consumer GPS tracking is no longer taboo; more and more families are realizing it's a valid solution. And our fastest growing community? Those whose loved ones have early memory challenges such as Alzheimer's and Dementia.  Whether an early diagnosis or necessary confirmation put off for too long, no one can predict the sheer variety and veracity of emotions that come with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia diagnosis.  Will they need medication? Will they need a caretaker? How can you best...