EP3286741A1 - Geopositioning device for recovering stolen objects - Google Patents

Geopositioning device for recovering stolen objects

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EP3286741A1
EP3286741A1 EP16719296.2A EP16719296A EP3286741A1 EP 3286741 A1 EP3286741 A1 EP 3286741A1 EP 16719296 A EP16719296 A EP 16719296A EP 3286741 A1 EP3286741 A1 EP 3286741A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/02—Mechanical actuation
    • G08B13/14—Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
    • G08B13/1427—Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles with transmitter-receiver for distance detection
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/02—Mechanical actuation
    • G08B13/14—Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
    • G08B13/1436—Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles with motion detection

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  • Geolocation device for the recovery of stolen objects
  • the present invention relates to devices and methods for helping to retrieve stolen objects
  • the invention is particularly but not exclusively concerned with a solution for finding stolen cigarette packages.
  • Vehicle-based anti-theft systems including a geolocation means and a transmitter for transmitting colocalization data to a mobile telephone network.
  • the system is activated via the telephone network in case of theft.
  • Such a system is relatively complex and expensive and requires to be connected to the vehicle battery in the waking state. It is not suitable for the protection of objects that can not benefit from a high-capacity electrical power source such as a car battery or a mains connection.
  • the application FR 2 935 518 A1 describes an anti-theft device for leather goods or the like, in particular of the bag or suitcase type, comprising an external module equipped with an RFID transmitter, intended to be worn by the user, and a internal module in particular equipped with an RFID receiver and a communication terminal adapted to report the theft of the article, by communicating with another terminal via a telecommunications network.
  • This request does not provide for a backup solution in case the telecommunications network is unavailable, inoperative or insufficiently precise.
  • the invention aims to meet this need and it achieves this through a geolocation device, comprising:
  • a receiver of a signal transmitted by a local transmitter operating on a first frequency range, preferably a Bluetooth frequency,
  • a transmitter operating on a second frequency range preferably a UNB transmitter (Ultra Narrow Band)
  • UNB transmitter Ultra Narrow Band
  • a geolocation means preferably a GNSS satellite location chip such as a GPS chip, and
  • control circuit arranged for: detect the device output from the local transmitter field
  • the UNB transmit bandwidth is typically less than 100 Hz, which increases the range to equivalent power.
  • the transmitter of the device is in the UHF (between 300 MHz and 3 GHz), in particular on the frequency 868 MHz
  • the device may also comprise a VHF transmitter, making it possible to communicate over a frequency band of 30 MHz to 300 MHz, exploited today by existing VHF terminals at the police and providing additional assistance in locating the object. in the last meters.
  • the device according to the invention may also include a mobile telephone chip.
  • the control circuit can be arranged to activate the mobile chip in case of exit from the local transmitter field and transmit via this chip the position of the device as determined by the geolocation means.
  • the mobile telephone network may be of GSM type or any other standard of mobile phone technology, UMTS, LTE, etc.
  • the control circuit may be arranged to select the transmission either on the mobile network or on the network of the transmitter of the device, depending on the availability of these networks. The selection can still be made according to the need of people in search of the stolen object.
  • the network to be selected first can be predefined, and the other network is selected by the device only if the first is unavailable, inoperative or insufficiently precise.
  • the mobile chip In the standby state, or in the alert state but in the presence of the transmitter network, the mobile chip can remain inactive, to limit power consumption.
  • the device is concealed inside a package, which may be a holster of a fake cigarette package.
  • the invention offers a simple and effective solution to fight against theft of objects such as cigarette packs.
  • the device can be manufactured with a small footprint and have a very low power consumption, and thus can be easily placed in a false cigarette case and remain in sleep for a very long time.
  • the emission in UNB allows a very low consumption.
  • the data transmitted sound for example in the form of messages of less than 100 bytes, for example 12 bytes, with for example a ceiling of 150 messages per day.
  • the device comprises an accelerometer, as explained below.
  • This accelerometer can increase the accuracy of the location and / or serve other functions.
  • the device may also include various other sensors such as a sensor of brightness, temperature, and / or pressure.
  • the invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a method of assisting the recovery of stolen objects, comprising the steps of:
  • the geolocation data can transit via a server of an M2M network such as a SIGFOX or LORA network.
  • M2M network such as a SIGFOX or LORA network.
  • the device may be hidden in a package in the middle of other similar packages of genuine products.
  • This package can be a cigarette case.
  • an accelerometer in the device, it can be used to detect a movement of the device. It is then possible to switch from a standby state to an alert state where the location data is transmitted, under the dual condition of a loss of reception of the signal from the local transmitter and a movement of the device. before or after the loss of reception within a predefined time interval.
  • the presence of an accelerometer can be useful also to increase the accuracy of the location.
  • the location data can be transmitted at a different frequency depending on whether the device determines that it is in motion or not, thanks to the accelerometer if necessary.
  • the transmission frequency of the location data may be from 1s to several minutes depending on the programming of the system.
  • the device can be arranged to take at least one standby state and at least one alert state.
  • the power consumption is reduced at best, and the locating means can be disabled.
  • the device transmits location data.
  • the device may be able to switch from a dynamic alert state, where it is in motion with the activated locating means, and to transmit location data, to a static alert state where it is stationary. and disables the locating means to preserve the power source.
  • the output of the static alert state to the dynamic alert state can be done through the accelerometer.
  • FIG. 1 schematically represents in perspective an exemplary device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the device of FIG. 1, and
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a global system in which the device according to the invention can evolve.
  • FIG. 1 An example of device 10 according to the invention. This comprises an electronic circuit which can be housed in a plastic housing 12.
  • the device 10 is intended to fight against theft of cigarettes and the housing 12 is arranged to be housed in a package 13 imitating the appearance of an authentic cigarette case. It may be a case packaged with other cartridge packs or an individual case.
  • the device 10 comprises, as illustrated in FIG. 2, a control circuit 20 such as a microcontroller for example, and a certain number of peripheral components such as a transmitter / receiver 22 operating at a first frequency f1, a transmitter / receiver 21 operating at a second frequency f2, a mobile telephony chip 35 and a GNSS satellite location chip 23, preferably a GPS chip.
  • a control circuit 20 such as a microcontroller for example
  • peripheral components such as a transmitter / receiver 22 operating at a first frequency f1, a transmitter / receiver 21 operating at a second frequency f2, a mobile telephony chip 35 and a GNSS satellite location chip 23, preferably a GPS chip.
  • the assembly is powered by a power source 24 such as one or more batteries, rechargeable or not, via a possible voltage regulator.
  • a power source 24 such as one or more batteries, rechargeable or not, via a possible voltage regulator.
  • An external adapter may, if necessary, be temporarily connected to the device 10 to recharge the power source 24 or to test its operation without soliciting the source 24.
  • the microcontroller 20 exchanges data with a memory 27 which contains the operating system.
  • An algorithm implemented in the microcontroller 20 can make it possible to select the transmission of data on the mobile telephone network by activating the chip 35, in the case where the network of the receiver / receiver 21 is unavailable, inoperative or insufficiently precise.
  • This algorithm gives the person in search of the misplaced object the ability to select the broadcast network by itself.
  • the device 10 may comprise a JTAG type test bus.
  • One or more light indicators such as LEDs can signal the operating status of the device 10.
  • the device 10 advantageously comprises an accelerometer 26.
  • the transmitter / receiver 21 is intended to transmit, among other things, geolocation data provided by the chip 23 to a network 30, as illustrated in FIG. 3.
  • This network 30 conveys the data to a client terminal 32, available to law enforcement for example.
  • the transmitter / receiver 21 is arranged in the illustrated example to use an 868 MHz, 902 or 928 MHz UNB network such as M2M SIGFOX or LO A.
  • a network is more economical to use than a telephony network.
  • mobile type GSM which facilitates the implementation of the invention on a large scale.
  • Such a network comprises a plurality of antennas 34 implanted over an entire territory.
  • a server 36 makes it possible to transmit data received on this network to a recipient whose address has been communicated to it, via an interconnection to the Internet network 37 for example.
  • the transmitter / receiver 21 is for example a reference SI 868 25 MW module ARF7764AA.
  • the transmission of the data may comprise the repetition of the messages several times, for example three times, with a delay of the order of ls between the transmissions.
  • the device 10 can be identified by the network 30 by means of an identifier integrated in the manufacture of the transmitter / receiver 21.
  • the transmitter / receiver 22 is intended to receive a signal from a local transmitter
  • the transmitter / receiver 22 is for example a low-power Bluetooth transmitter / receiver, also called "Bluetooth low encrgy" and the local transmitter / receiver 40 a local Bluetooth transmitter present only at the place of purchase or storage of products that we want to protect.
  • This transmitter / receiver 40 is for example of the Beacon BLE type, which corresponds to the V4.0 BLUETOOTH version.
  • the range of the signal transmitted by the local remitter is thus typically less than
  • the signal transmitted by the local transmitter / receiver 40 is a coded digital signal, so that any interference likely to deceive the device 10 as to the effective output of the field of the local transmitter 40 is avoided.
  • the device 10 can take at least two operating states.
  • a first state corresponds to a standby or standby mode, in which it is sought to minimize the power consumption so as to prolong the life of the energy source 24 as much as possible.
  • the autonomy sought in the standby state is advantageously greater than 8 months, better at 12 months.
  • the transmitter / receiver 21 is inactive or in reduced activity, that is to say that it transmits to the network 30 no location data; it is possible to transmit no data whatsoever; alternatively, the transmitted data may be limited to data indicating that the device is still in working order. For example, these data can encode the state of charge of the energy source 24. The transmission frequency of these data can be greater than 1 day, better 10 days.
  • the transmitted data may be in a format indicating the state of standby of the device; an identifier of the device 10 is transmitted, so as to allocate the received data to the correct device.
  • the receiver of the transceiver 21 can be totally inactive in this state of standby.
  • the transceiver 22 may transmit no data to the local transceiver 40, merely detecting its presence; it is thus possible to use only one receiver instead of a transmitter / receiver 22.
  • the transmitter / receiver 22 exchanges data with a local area network of which the local transmitter 40 is part, which allows, for example, the user to remotely parameterize the device 10 via a microcomputer connected to a local area network. and / or make it operational.
  • the device 10 can also go into a dynamic alert state, when it is in motion, or static, when it is stationary.
  • the detection of the signal loss of the transmitter 40 may not be permanent but may be carried out periodically, for example at intervals of time ranging from from 1 to 24 hours.
  • the local transmitter 40 in order to avoid accidentally going into alert mode in the event of an accidental interruption of the local transmitter, for example, following a power failure, it is possible to switch to alert mode under the dual condition of a part of the loss of the local transmitter 40 and secondly of detection of a movement by the accelerometer for a moment sufficiently back in time when the field of the local transmitter was detected.
  • the device in the event of a temporary loss of the local transmitter without associated motion detection, the device can remain in a standby state. On the other hand, if the loss of the transmitter is accompanied by a movement, the device can go into alert mode.
  • the chip 23 can be activated, and geolocation data transmitted to the control device 20, where they can be stored and / or transmitted via the network 30 to the client terminal, or stored on a remote server that can then be consulted. by the police for example.
  • the frequency of transmission of the geolocation data to the network 30 can operate according to a predefined law, in order to maximize the chances of interception of the authors of the flight.
  • the transmission frequency can be higher as long as the device 10 detects that it is moving.
  • the device 10 When the device 10 no longer detects movement, either because the accelerometer delivers a signal that can be interpreted as such, or because the position given by the GPS chip no longer evolves for a predefined period, for example at least 15 minutes, the device can enter a state of static alert and transmit data signaling its immobile state, in addition to its last position .
  • the GPS chip may be disabled in order to reduce the power consumption and the transmission frequency of the increased location data.
  • the data transmission rate can be increased from 30s per 10mns from sleep mode to dynamic alert mode at a rate of 1 or more per day after 3 days. This frequency can, if necessary, increase with time if no movement is detected.
  • the device 10 may remain in this state until motion is again detected using the accelerometer.
  • the device 10 can return to a dynamic alert state and the chip 23 is reactivated to transmit position data.
  • the device 10 may be arranged to detect the loss of the GPS satellite location signal while the chip 23 is activated.
  • the device 10 is advantageously arranged to signal it, via the use of a particular code in the data transmitted.
  • the device 10 can be arranged to respond, in alert mode, to the reception of a search signal issued by a tracking system fitted to the police.
  • This signal is for example similar to that of the local transmitter 40 and it can be detected by the transmitter / receiver 22.
  • the device can be arranged to react to the detection of this signal by returning a value representative of the force with which he is received; transmission by the transmitter / receiver can be done continuously to facilitate accurate tracking by triangulation.
  • the device 10 comprises a brightness sensor; this assumes that the device is placed in a completely opaque package.
  • the brightness sensor may be useful to facilitate the identification of the device, for example by providing information on the presence of artificial light in the room where the device is located.
  • the device may comprise a pressure sensor; the latter can provide information on the floor of a building in which the room containing the device is located.
  • the device may also include a temperature sensor that can provide information on its storage location, especially outside or inside a building.
  • the information from the brightness and / or pressure sensor and / or temperature can be transmitted to the network 30 when the device is in static alert mode for example, or when the device has captured the search signal used to find it .
  • control circuit 20 is, in the example just described, a microcontroller, it can be replaced, as well as its peripheral components, by any other circuit adapted to perform the desired functions. It is thus possible to use any other microprocessor digital circuit, programmable logic array, ASIC, etc.
  • Some components that are peripheral in Figure 2 may be integrated into the control circuit 20 as a single multifunction chip.
  • the GPS chip can be replaced by any other means of geolocation by satellites, and the satellite constellation can be GALILEO or any other constellation.
  • the transmitter / receiver 21 can be replaced by a transmitter alone.
  • the frequency f1 may be other than the 868 MHz band.
  • the transceiver 22 may be replaced by a single receiver.
  • the frequency f2 may be other than the 2.4 GHz band.
  • the device 10 can be made without accelerometer, if necessary.
  • the device 10 may be devoid of housing and be housed directly in the packaging of one of the products that one seeks to protect.
  • the device 10 may be equipped with a microphone, if necessary, to enable it to record noises in its vicinity in a memory, in alert mode or listen to a voice exchange.
  • the device 10 may also be provided with a loudspeaker, if necessary, allowing it to take in hand the device remotely and issue a voice instruction.
  • the device 10 is particularly suitable for the search for stolen objects, it can still be applied to the search for domestic animals, equipping the collar of a dog for example, or people with poor memory, such as patients with Alzheimer's disease.
  • the speaker may allow a remote person to guide the misplaced person, reassure or trigger an intervention.
  • the device can still equip a vehicle of any type.
  • the device can at its first start listening to local transmitters and automatically paired with the one of higher intensity; alternatively, the choice of the local transmitter is set using a computer connected to the device.
  • the device is equipped with an audio or visual transmitter, which is for example activated remotely by the registration signal, or even a voice synthesis device which can broadcast a pre-recorded message or transmitted via the signal of tracking.
  • the device may or may not include an on / off switch as well as a connector such as a micro-USB, serial or other port that allows programming, setting or recovering stored data.
  • a connector such as a micro-USB, serial or other port that allows programming, setting or recovering stored data.
  • the M2M network can be replaced by any other network for routing the location data to the client terminal.
  • the location data can be viewed on the client terminal in various ways and for example using a Google Maps type interface.
  • the device 10 may comprise a removable memory card such as a micro SD card or a SIM card.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a geopositioning device (10), which comprises: a receiver of a signal emitted by a local emitter (40), operating in a first frequency range (f1); an emitter (21) operating in a second frequency range (f2), the emission thereof being in UNB; a geopositioning means; and a monitoring circuit (20) arranged to: detect when the device (10) exits the field of the local emitter (40); activate the emitter if the device exits the field of the local emitter (40) and transmit via the emitter the position of the device as determined by the geopositioning means; and, if the device is present in the field of the local emitter (40), keeping the device (10) in a standby state with low power consumption.

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Dispositif de géolocalisation pour la récupération d'objets volés  Geolocation device for the recovery of stolen objects
La présente invention concerne les dispositifs et procédés visant à aider à retrouver des objets volés, The present invention relates to devices and methods for helping to retrieve stolen objects,
L'invention s'intéresse plus particulièrement mais non exclusivement à une solution permettant de retrouver des paquets de cigarettes volés.  The invention is particularly but not exclusively concerned with a solution for finding stolen cigarette packages.
On connaît des systèmes antivols embarqués sur des véhicules automobiles, comportant un moyen de géolocalisation et un émetteur permettant de transmettre des données de gcolocalisation à un réseau de téléphonie mobile. Le système est activé via le réseau de téléphonie en cas de vol.  Vehicle-based anti-theft systems are known, including a geolocation means and a transmitter for transmitting colocalization data to a mobile telephone network. The system is activated via the telephone network in case of theft.
Un tel système est relativement complexe et coûteux et nécessite d'être connecté à la batterie du véhicule dans l'état de veille. Il ne convient pas à la protection d'objets ne pouvant bénéficier d'une source d'énergie électrique de forte capacité telle qu'une batterie automobile ou d'une connexion au secteur.  Such a system is relatively complex and expensive and requires to be connected to the vehicle battery in the waking state. It is not suitable for the protection of objects that can not benefit from a high-capacity electrical power source such as a car battery or a mains connection.
Par ailleurs, la demande FR 2 935 518 Al décrit un dispositif antivol pour article de maroquinerie ou analogue, notamment de type sac ou valise, comprenant un module externe équipé d'un émetteur RFID, destiné à être porté par l'utilisateur, et un module interne notamment équipé d'un récepteur RFID et d'un terminal de communication adapté à signaler le vol de l'article, en communiquant avec un autre terminal via un réseau de télécommunications. Cette demande ne prévoit pas de solution de secours au cas où le réseau de télécommunications serait indisponible, inopérant ou insuffisamment précis.  Furthermore, the application FR 2 935 518 A1 describes an anti-theft device for leather goods or the like, in particular of the bag or suitcase type, comprising an external module equipped with an RFID transmitter, intended to be worn by the user, and a internal module in particular equipped with an RFID receiver and a communication terminal adapted to report the theft of the article, by communicating with another terminal via a telecommunications network. This request does not provide for a backup solution in case the telecommunications network is unavailable, inoperative or insufficiently precise.
Par conséquent, il subsiste un besoin pour bénéficier d'un moyen permettant de lutter contre le vol d'objets de faibles dimensions tels que des paquets de cigarettes.  Therefore, there remains a need for a means to combat the theft of small objects such as cigarette packs.
L'invention vise à répondre à ce besoin et elle y parvient grâce à un dispositif de géolocalisation, comportant :  The invention aims to meet this need and it achieves this through a geolocation device, comprising:
- un récepteur d'un signal émis par un émetteur local, opérant sur une première plage de fréquences, de préférence une fréquence Bluetooth,  a receiver of a signal transmitted by a local transmitter, operating on a first frequency range, preferably a Bluetooth frequency,
- un émetteur opérant sur une deuxième plage de fréquences, de préférence un émetteur UNB (bande ultra étroite ou "Ultra Narrow Band"),  a transmitter operating on a second frequency range, preferably a UNB transmitter (Ultra Narrow Band),
- un moyen de géolocalisation, de préférence une puce de localisation par satellites GNSS telle qu'une puce GPS, et  a geolocation means, preferably a GNSS satellite location chip such as a GPS chip, and
- un circuit de contrôle agencé pour : détecter la sortie du dispositif du champ de rémetteur local, a control circuit arranged for: detect the device output from the local transmitter field,
activer l'émetteur du dispositif en cas de sortie du champ de l'émetteur local et transmettre via l'émetteur du dispositif la position du dispositif telle que déterminée par le moyen de géolocalisation, et  activate the transmitter of the device in case of exit from the field of the local transmitter and transmit via the transmitter of the device the position of the device as determined by the geolocation means, and
- en cas de présence dans le champ de l'émetteur local, maintenir le dispositif dans un état de veille où la consommation électrique est réduite.  - in case of presence in the field of the local transmitter, keep the device in a standby state where the power consumption is reduced.
La largeur de bande en émission UNB est classiquement inférieure à 100 Hz, ce qui accroît la portée à puissance équivalente. De préférence, rémetteur du dispositif est dans l'UHF (entre 300 MHz et 3 GHz), notamment sur la fréquence 868 MHz  The UNB transmit bandwidth is typically less than 100 Hz, which increases the range to equivalent power. Preferably, the transmitter of the device is in the UHF (between 300 MHz and 3 GHz), in particular on the frequency 868 MHz
Le dispositif peut également comporter un émetteur VHF, permettant de communiquer sur une bande de fréquences de 30 MHz à 300 MHz, exploitée aujourd'hui par des terminaux VHF existants chez les forces de l'ordre et apportant une aide complémentaire pour localiser l'objet dans les derniers mètres.  The device may also comprise a VHF transmitter, making it possible to communicate over a frequency band of 30 MHz to 300 MHz, exploited today by existing VHF terminals at the police and providing additional assistance in locating the object. in the last meters.
Le dispositif selon l'invention peut également comporter une puce de téléphonie mobile. Dans ce cas, le circuit de contrôle peut être agencé pour activer la puce de téléphonie mobile en cas de sortie du champ de rémetteur local et transmettre via cette puce la position du dispositif telle que déterminée par le moyen de géolocalisation.  The device according to the invention may also include a mobile telephone chip. In this case, the control circuit can be arranged to activate the mobile chip in case of exit from the local transmitter field and transmit via this chip the position of the device as determined by the geolocation means.
Le réseau de téléphonie mobile peut être de type GSM ou tout autre norme de technologie de téléphonie mobile, UMTS, LTE, etc.  The mobile telephone network may be of GSM type or any other standard of mobile phone technology, UMTS, LTE, etc.
Le circuit de contrôle peut être agencé pour sélectionner l'émission soit sur le réseau de téléphonie mobile soit sur le réseau de l'émetteur du dispositif, selon la disponibilité de ces réseaux. La sélection peut encore s'effectuer selon le besoin des personnes à la recherche de l'objet volé. Ainsi, le réseau à sélectionner en premier peut être prédéfini, et l'autre réseau n'est sélectionné par le dispositif que si le premier est indisponible, inopérant ou insuffisamment précis.  The control circuit may be arranged to select the transmission either on the mobile network or on the network of the transmitter of the device, depending on the availability of these networks. The selection can still be made according to the need of people in search of the stolen object. Thus, the network to be selected first can be predefined, and the other network is selected by the device only if the first is unavailable, inoperative or insufficiently precise.
Dans l'état de veille, ou dans l'état d'alerte mais en présence du réseau de l'émetteur, la puce de téléphonie mobile peut rester inactive, pour limiter la consommation électrique.  In the standby state, or in the alert state but in the presence of the transmitter network, the mobile chip can remain inactive, to limit power consumption.
De préférence, le dispositif est dissimulé à l'intérieur d'un emballage, qui peut être un étui d'un faux paquet de cigarettes.  Preferably, the device is concealed inside a package, which may be a holster of a fake cigarette package.
L'invention offre une solution simple et efficace pour lutter contre le vol d'objets tels que des paquets de cigarettes. En effet, le dispositif peut être fabriqué avec un encombrement réduit et présenter une très faible consommation électrique, et ainsi peut être facilement disposé dans un faux étui de cigarettes et rester en veille pendant une très longue période. The invention offers a simple and effective solution to fight against theft of objects such as cigarette packs. Indeed, the device can be manufactured with a small footprint and have a very low power consumption, and thus can be easily placed in a false cigarette case and remain in sleep for a very long time.
L'émission en UNB permet une consommation très basse.  The emission in UNB allows a very low consumption.
Les données émises son: par exemple sous forme de messages de moins de 100 octets, par exemple de 12 octets, avec par exemple un plafond à 150 messages par jour.  The data transmitted sound: for example in the form of messages of less than 100 bytes, for example 12 bytes, with for example a ceiling of 150 messages per day.
Il est particulièrement avantageux que le dispositif comporte un accéléromètre, comme expliqué plus loin. Cet accéléromètre peut accroître la précision de la localisation et/ou servir à d'autres fonctions.  It is particularly advantageous that the device comprises an accelerometer, as explained below. This accelerometer can increase the accuracy of the location and / or serve other functions.
Le dispositif peut également comporter divers autres capteurs tels qu'un capteur de luminosité, de température, ct/ou de pression.  The device may also include various other sensors such as a sensor of brightness, temperature, and / or pressure.
L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un procédé d'aide à la récupération d'objets volés, comportant les étapes consistant à :  The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a method of assisting the recovery of stolen objects, comprising the steps of:
- installer dans le champ d'un émetteur local un dispositif selon l'invention, et - en cas de sortie du dispositif du champ de émetteur local et d'émission de données de géolocalisation par le dispositif, acheminer ces données à un terminal client.  - Install in the field of a local transmitter device according to the invention, and - in case of output of the device of the local transmitter field and transmission of geolocation data by the device, route these data to a client terminal.
Les données de géolocalisation peuvent transiter via un serveur d'un réseau M2M tel qu'un réseau SIGFOX ou LORA.  The geolocation data can transit via a server of an M2M network such as a SIGFOX or LORA network.
Le dispositif peut être caché dans un emballage au milieu d'autres emballages similaires de produits authentiques. Cet emballage peut être un étui de cigarettes.  The device may be hidden in a package in the middle of other similar packages of genuine products. This package can be a cigarette case.
En présence d'un accéléromètre dans le dispositif, celui-ci peut être utilisé pour détecter un mouvement du dispositif. H est alors possible de passer d'un état de veille à un état d'alerte où les données de localisation sont émises, à la double condition d'une perte de réception du signal de l'émetteur local et d'un mouvement du dispositif avant ou après la perte de réception dans un intervalle de temps prédéfini.  In the presence of an accelerometer in the device, it can be used to detect a movement of the device. It is then possible to switch from a standby state to an alert state where the location data is transmitted, under the dual condition of a loss of reception of the signal from the local transmitter and a movement of the device. before or after the loss of reception within a predefined time interval.
La présence d'un accéléromètre peut être utile également pour accroître la précision de la localisation.  The presence of an accelerometer can be useful also to increase the accuracy of the location.
Les données de localisation peuvent être émises à une fréquence différente selon que le dispositif détermine qu'il est en mouvement ou non, grâce à l'accéléromètre le cas échéant. Par exemple, lorsque le dispositif est en mouvement, la fréquence d'émission des données de localisation peut être de ls à plusieurs minutes selon la programmation du système. Le dispositif peut être agencé pour prendre au moins un état de veille et au moins un état d'alerte. The location data can be transmitted at a different frequency depending on whether the device determines that it is in motion or not, thanks to the accelerometer if necessary. For example, when the device is in motion, the transmission frequency of the location data may be from 1s to several minutes depending on the programming of the system. The device can be arranged to take at least one standby state and at least one alert state.
Dans l'état de veille, la consommation électrique est réduite au mieux, et le moyen de localisation peut être désactivé.  In the standby state, the power consumption is reduced at best, and the locating means can be disabled.
Dans l'état d'alerte, le dispositif transmet des données de localisation. In the alert state, the device transmits location data.
Il peut s'avérer avantageux que le dispositif puisse passer d'un état d'alerte dynamique, où il est en mouvement avec le moyen de localisation activé, et transmet des données de localisation, à un état d'alerte statique où il est immobile et désactive le moyen de localisation afin de préserver la source d'énergie. La sortie de l'état d'alerte statique vers l'état d'alerte dynamique peut se faire grâce à l'accéléromètre. It may be advantageous for the device to be able to switch from a dynamic alert state, where it is in motion with the activated locating means, and to transmit location data, to a static alert state where it is stationary. and disables the locating means to preserve the power source. The output of the static alert state to the dynamic alert state can be done through the accelerometer.
L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en œuvre non limitatifs de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel : ' The invention can be better understood from reading the detailed description that follows, examples of non limiting embodiments thereof, and on examining the accompanying drawing, in which '
- la figure 1 représente de façon schématique en perspective un exemple de dispositif selon l'invention,  FIG. 1 schematically represents in perspective an exemplary device according to the invention,
- la figure 2 est un synoptique du dispositif de la figure 1 , et  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the device of FIG. 1, and
- la figure 3 illustre un exemple de système global dans lequel peut évoluer le dispositif selon l'invention.  FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a global system in which the device according to the invention can evolve.
On a représente à la figure 1 un exemple de dispositif 10 selon l'invention. Celui-ci comporte un circuit électronique qui peut être logé dans un boîtier 12 en matière plastique.  There is shown in Figure 1 an example of device 10 according to the invention. This comprises an electronic circuit which can be housed in a plastic housing 12.
Dans un exemple de mise en œuvre de l'invention, le dispositif 10 est destiné à la lutte contre le vol de cigarettes et le boîtier 12 est agencé pour se loger dans un emballage 13 imitant l'apparence d'un étui de cigarettes authentique. Il peut s'agir d'un étui conditionné avec d'autres paquets en cartouche ou d'un étui individuel.  In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the device 10 is intended to fight against theft of cigarettes and the housing 12 is arranged to be housed in a package 13 imitating the appearance of an authentic cigarette case. It may be a case packaged with other cartridge packs or an individual case.
Le dispositif 10 comporte, comme illustré sur la figure 2, un circuit de contrôle 20 tel qu'un microcontrôleur par exemple, et un certain nombre de composants périphériques tels qu'un émetteur/récepteur 22 opérant à une première fréquence fl, un émetteur/récepteur 21 opérant à une deuxième fréquence f2, une puce de téléphonie mobile 35 et une puce GNSS de localisation par satellites 23, de préférence une puce GPS.  The device 10 comprises, as illustrated in FIG. 2, a control circuit 20 such as a microcontroller for example, and a certain number of peripheral components such as a transmitter / receiver 22 operating at a first frequency f1, a transmitter / receiver 21 operating at a second frequency f2, a mobile telephony chip 35 and a GNSS satellite location chip 23, preferably a GPS chip.
L'ensemble est alimente par une source d'énergie 24 telle qu'une ou plusieurs piles, rechargeables ou non, via un éventuel régulateur de tension. Un adaptateur externe peut, le cas échéant, être connecté temporairement au dispositif 10 pour recharger la source d'énergie 24 ou permettre de tester son fonctionnement sans solliciter la source 24. The assembly is powered by a power source 24 such as one or more batteries, rechargeable or not, via a possible voltage regulator. An external adapter may, if necessary, be temporarily connected to the device 10 to recharge the power source 24 or to test its operation without soliciting the source 24.
Dans l'exemple illustré, le microcontrôleur 20 échange des données avec une mémoire 27 qui contient le système d'exploitation.  In the example illustrated, the microcontroller 20 exchanges data with a memory 27 which contains the operating system.
Un algorithme implémenté dans le microcontrôleur 20 peut permettre de sélectionner rémission des données sur le réseau de téléphonie mobile en activant la puce 35, dans le cas où le réseau de 1 ' éni etteur/récepteur 21 serait indisponible, inopérant ou insuffisamment précis. Cet algorithme donne à la personne en quête de l'objet égaré la possibilité de sélectionner par elle-même le réseau d'émission.  An algorithm implemented in the microcontroller 20 can make it possible to select the transmission of data on the mobile telephone network by activating the chip 35, in the case where the network of the receiver / receiver 21 is unavailable, inoperative or insufficiently precise. This algorithm gives the person in search of the misplaced object the ability to select the broadcast network by itself.
Le dispositif 10 peut comporter un bus de test de type JTAG.  The device 10 may comprise a JTAG type test bus.
Un ou plusieurs indicateurs lumineux tels que des LEDs peuvent signaler l'état de fonctionnement du dispositif 10.  One or more light indicators such as LEDs can signal the operating status of the device 10.
Le dispositif 10 comporte avantageusement un accéléromètre 26. The device 10 advantageously comprises an accelerometer 26.
L'émetteur / récepteur 21 est destiné à émettre, entre autres, des données de géolocalisation fournies par la puce 23 à un réseau 30, comme illustré sur la figure 3. Ce réseau 30 achemine les données à un terminal client 32, à disposition des forces de l'ordre par exemple. The transmitter / receiver 21 is intended to transmit, among other things, geolocation data provided by the chip 23 to a network 30, as illustrated in FIG. 3. This network 30 conveys the data to a client terminal 32, available to law enforcement for example.
L'émetteur / récepteur 21 est agencé dans l'exemple illustré pour utiliser un réseau UNB à 868 MHz, 902 ou 928 MHz tel que le réseau M2M SIGFOX ou LO A. Un tel réseau est plus économique à utiliser qu'un réseau de téléphonie mobile de type GSM, ce qui facilite la mise en œuvre de l'invention à une large échelle.  The transmitter / receiver 21 is arranged in the illustrated example to use an 868 MHz, 902 or 928 MHz UNB network such as M2M SIGFOX or LO A. Such a network is more economical to use than a telephony network. mobile type GSM, which facilitates the implementation of the invention on a large scale.
Un tel réseau comporte une pluralité d'antennes 34 implantées sur l'ensemble d'un territoire. Un serveur 36 permet de transmettre des données reçues sur ce réseau à un destinataire dont l'adresse lui a été communiquée, via une interconnexion au réseau Internet 37 par exemple.  Such a network comprises a plurality of antennas 34 implanted over an entire territory. A server 36 makes it possible to transmit data received on this network to a recipient whose address has been communicated to it, via an interconnection to the Internet network 37 for example.
L'émetteur / récepteur 21 est par exemple un module SI 868 25 MW de référence ARF7764AA.  The transmitter / receiver 21 is for example a reference SI 868 25 MW module ARF7764AA.
La transmission des données peut comporter la répétition des messages plusieurs fois, par exemple trois fois, avec un délai de l'ordre de ls entre les envois.  The transmission of the data may comprise the repetition of the messages several times, for example three times, with a delay of the order of ls between the transmissions.
En cas de réception de données provenant du réseau 30, celles-ci le sont dans une fenêtre temporelle prédéfinie après l'envoi du premier message, cette fenêtre étant de 20s dans le cas du réseau SIGFOX. Le dispositif 10 peut être identifié par le réseau 30 grâce à un identifiant intégré à la fabrication de l'émetteur / récepteur 21. When receiving data from the network 30, they are in a predefined time window after sending the first message, this window being 20s in the case of the SIGFOX network. The device 10 can be identified by the network 30 by means of an identifier integrated in the manufacture of the transmitter / receiver 21.
L'émetteur / récepteur 22 est destiné à recevoir un signal d'un émetteur local The transmitter / receiver 22 is intended to receive a signal from a local transmitter
40. 40.
L'émetteur / récepteur 22 est par exemple un émetteur / récepteur Bluetooth à basse consommation, encore appelé « Bluetooth low encrgy » et l'émetteur / récepteur local 40 un émetteur Bluetooth local présent uniquement sur le lieu d'achat ou de stockage des produits que l'on souhaite protéger. Cet émetteur / récepteur 40 est par exemple de type Beacon BLE, ce qui correspond à la version V4.0 BLUETOOTH.  The transmitter / receiver 22 is for example a low-power Bluetooth transmitter / receiver, also called "Bluetooth low encrgy" and the local transmitter / receiver 40 a local Bluetooth transmitter present only at the place of purchase or storage of products that we want to protect. This transmitter / receiver 40 is for example of the Beacon BLE type, which corresponds to the V4.0 BLUETOOTH version.
La portée du signal émis par rémetteur local est ainsi typiquement inférieure à The range of the signal transmitted by the local remitter is thus typically less than
40m. 40m.
Le signal émis par l'émetteur / récepteur local 40 est un signal numérique codé, de sorte que l'on évite toute interférence susceptible de tromper le dispositif 10 quant à la sortie effective du champ de l'émetteur local 40.  The signal transmitted by the local transmitter / receiver 40 is a coded digital signal, so that any interference likely to deceive the device 10 as to the effective output of the field of the local transmitter 40 is avoided.
Le dispositif 10 peut prendre au moins deux états de fonctionnement. The device 10 can take at least two operating states.
Un premier état correspond à un mode d'attente ou de veille, dans lequel on cherche à minimiser la consommation électrique de façon à prolonger au mieux la durée de vie de la source d'énergie 24. L'autonomie recherchée en état de veille est avantageusement supérieure à 8 mois, mieux à 12 mois. A first state corresponds to a standby or standby mode, in which it is sought to minimize the power consumption so as to prolong the life of the energy source 24 as much as possible. The autonomy sought in the standby state is advantageously greater than 8 months, better at 12 months.
Dans le mode de veille, l'émetteur / récepteur 21 est inactif ou en activité réduite, c'est-à-dire qu'il ne transmet au réseau 30 aucune donnée de localisation ; il est possible de ne transmettre aucune donnée, quelle qu'elle soit ; en variante, les données transmises peuvent se limiter à des données signalant que le dispositif est toujours en état de fonctionner. Par exemple, ces données peuvent coder l'état de charge de la source d'énergie 24. La fréquence d'émission de ces données peut être supérieure à 1 jour, mieux à 10 jours. Les données transmises peuvent l'être sous un format signalant l'état de veille du dispositif ; un identifiant du dispositif 10 est émis, de façon à attribuer les données reçues au bon dispositif. Le récepteur de l'émetteur / récepteur 21 peut être totalement inactif dans cet état de veille.  In the standby mode, the transmitter / receiver 21 is inactive or in reduced activity, that is to say that it transmits to the network 30 no location data; it is possible to transmit no data whatsoever; alternatively, the transmitted data may be limited to data indicating that the device is still in working order. For example, these data can encode the state of charge of the energy source 24. The transmission frequency of these data can be greater than 1 day, better 10 days. The transmitted data may be in a format indicating the state of standby of the device; an identifier of the device 10 is transmitted, so as to allocate the received data to the correct device. The receiver of the transceiver 21 can be totally inactive in this state of standby.
En mode veille, l'émetteur /récepteur 22 peut n'émettre aucune donnée à destination de l'émetteur / récepteur local 40, se contentant de détecter sa présence ; il est ainsi possible de n'utiliser qu'un récepteur au lieu d'un émetteur / récepteur 22. En variante, l'émetteur/ récepteur 22 échange des données avec un réseau local dont fait partie l'émetteur local 40, ce qui permet par exemple à l'utilisateur de paramétrer à distance le dispositif 10 via un micro-ordinateur connecté à un réseau local et/ou de le rendre opérationnel. In standby mode, the transceiver 22 may transmit no data to the local transceiver 40, merely detecting its presence; it is thus possible to use only one receiver instead of a transmitter / receiver 22. In In a variant, the transmitter / receiver 22 exchanges data with a local area network of which the local transmitter 40 is part, which allows, for example, the user to remotely parameterize the device 10 via a microcomputer connected to a local area network. and / or make it operational.
Le dispositif 10 peut aussi passer dans un état d'alerte dynamique, lorsqu'il est en mouvement, ou statique, lorsqu'il est immobile.  The device 10 can also go into a dynamic alert state, when it is in motion, or static, when it is stationary.
Le passage dans cet état d'alerte est déclenché par la perte de détection de rémetteur local 40.  The transition to this state of alert is triggered by the loss of local transmitter remotely 40.
Pour assurer cette détection tout e maintenant la consommation électrique à une valeur aussi basse que possible, la détection de la perte du signal de l'émetteur 40 peut ne pas être permanente mais être effectuée de façon périodique, par exemple à des intervalles de temps allant de 1 h à 24h.  To ensure this detection while maintaining the power consumption as low as possible, the detection of the signal loss of the transmitter 40 may not be permanent but may be carried out periodically, for example at intervals of time ranging from from 1 to 24 hours.
De préférence, afin d'éviter de passer intempesti vement en mode d'alerte en cas de coupure accidentelle de rémetteur local suite à une coupure de courant par exemple, le passage en mode d'alerte peut s'effectuer à la double condition d'une part de perte de l'émetteur local 40 et d'autre part de détection d'un mouvement par l'accéléromètrc depuis un moment suffisamment reculé dans le temps où le champ de l'émetteur local était détecté.  Preferably, in order to avoid accidentally going into alert mode in the event of an accidental interruption of the local transmitter, for example, following a power failure, it is possible to switch to alert mode under the dual condition of a part of the loss of the local transmitter 40 and secondly of detection of a movement by the accelerometer for a moment sufficiently back in time when the field of the local transmitter was detected.
Ainsi, en cas de perte temporaire de l'émetteur local sans détection de mouvement associée, le dispositif peut rester en état de veille. Par contre, si la perte de l'émetteur s'est accompagnée d'un mouvement, le dispositif peut passer en mode d'alerte.  Thus, in the event of a temporary loss of the local transmitter without associated motion detection, the device can remain in a standby state. On the other hand, if the loss of the transmitter is accompanied by a movement, the device can go into alert mode.
En état d'alerte, la puce 23 peut être activée, et des données de géolocalisation transmises au dispositif de contrôle 20, où elles peuvent être mémorisées et/ou transmises via le réseau 30 au terminal client, ou stockées sur un serveur distant consultable ensuite par les forces de l'ordre par exemple.  In the state of alert, the chip 23 can be activated, and geolocation data transmitted to the control device 20, where they can be stored and / or transmitted via the network 30 to the client terminal, or stored on a remote server that can then be consulted. by the police for example.
La fréquence de transmission des données de géolocalisation au réseau 30 peut s'opérer selon une loi prédéfinie, afin de maximiser les chances d'interception des auteurs du vol.  The frequency of transmission of the geolocation data to the network 30 can operate according to a predefined law, in order to maximize the chances of interception of the authors of the flight.
En particulier, la fréquence d'émission peut être plus élevée tant que le dispositif 10 détecte qu'il est en mouvement.  In particular, the transmission frequency can be higher as long as the device 10 detects that it is moving.
Lorsque le dispositif 10 ne détecte plus de mouvement, soit parce que l'accéléromètre délivre un signal qui peut être interprété comme tel, soit parce que la position donnée par la puce GPS n'évolue plus pendant une durée prédéfinie, par exemple d'au moins 15 minutes, le dispositif peut passer dans un état d'alerte statique et transmettre des données signalant son état immobile, en plus de sa dernière position. When the device 10 no longer detects movement, either because the accelerometer delivers a signal that can be interpreted as such, or because the position given by the GPS chip no longer evolves for a predefined period, for example at least 15 minutes, the device can enter a state of static alert and transmit data signaling its immobile state, in addition to its last position .
Pour économiser la source d'énergie 24, lorsque le dispositif 10 est dans l'état d'alerte statique, la puce GPS peut être désactivée afin de réduire la consommation électrique et la fréquence d'émission des données de localisation augmentée. Par exemple, la fréquence d'émission des données peut passer de 30s par 10 mns au passage du mode de veille au mode d'alerte dynamique à une fréquence de 1 ou plus par jour après 3 jours. Cette fréquence peut le cas échéant, encore augmenter avec le temps si aucun mouvement n'est détecté.  To save the power source 24, when the device 10 is in the static alert state, the GPS chip may be disabled in order to reduce the power consumption and the transmission frequency of the increased location data. For example, the data transmission rate can be increased from 30s per 10mns from sleep mode to dynamic alert mode at a rate of 1 or more per day after 3 days. This frequency can, if necessary, increase with time if no movement is detected.
Le dispositif 10 peut rester dans cet état jusqu'à ce qu'un mouvement soit à nouveau détecté à l'aide de l'accéléromètre.  The device 10 may remain in this state until motion is again detected using the accelerometer.
Dans ce cas, le dispositif 10 peut repasser dans un état d'alerte dynamique et la puce 23 est réactivée pour transmettre des données de position.  In this case, the device 10 can return to a dynamic alert state and the chip 23 is reactivated to transmit position data.
Le dispositif 10 peut être agencé pour détecter la perte du signal GPS de localisation par satellites alors que la puce 23 est activée. Dans ce cas, le dispositif 10 est avantageusement agencé pour le signaler, via l'emploi d'un code particulier dans les données émises.  The device 10 may be arranged to detect the loss of the GPS satellite location signal while the chip 23 is activated. In this case, the device 10 is advantageously arranged to signal it, via the use of a particular code in the data transmitted.
Pour faciliter le repérage du dispositif 10 une fois les forces de l'ordre arrivées sur le lieu correspondant aux données de localisation transmises, le dispositif 10 peut être agencé pour réagir, en mode d'alerte, à la réception d'un signal de recherche émis par un système de repérage équipant les forces de l'ordre.  To facilitate the identification of the device 10 once the police force arrived at the location corresponding to the location data transmitted, the device 10 can be arranged to respond, in alert mode, to the reception of a search signal issued by a tracking system fitted to the police.
Ce signal est par exemple similaire à celui de l'émetteur local 40 et il peut être détecté par l'émetteur / récepteur 22. Le dispositif peut être agencé pour réagir à la détection de ce signal en renvoyant une valeur représentative de la force avec laquelle il est reçu ; l'émission par l'émetteur / récepteur peut se faire en continu de façon à faciliter un repérage précis par triangulation.  This signal is for example similar to that of the local transmitter 40 and it can be detected by the transmitter / receiver 22. The device can be arranged to react to the detection of this signal by returning a value representative of the force with which he is received; transmission by the transmitter / receiver can be done continuously to facilitate accurate tracking by triangulation.
Dans une variante, le dispositif 10 comporte un capteur de luminosité ; cela suppose que le dispositif ne soit placé dans un emballage complètement opaque. Le capteur de luminosité peut être utile pour faciliter le repérage du dispositif, en renseignant par exemple sur la présence de lumière artificielle dans le local où se trouve le dispositif. Le dispositif peut comporter un capteur de pression ; ce dernier peut fournir une information sur l'étage d'un immeuble dans lequel se trouve le local contenant le dispositif. In a variant, the device 10 comprises a brightness sensor; this assumes that the device is placed in a completely opaque package. The brightness sensor may be useful to facilitate the identification of the device, for example by providing information on the presence of artificial light in the room where the device is located. The device may comprise a pressure sensor; the latter can provide information on the floor of a building in which the room containing the device is located.
Le dispositif peut encore comporter un capteur de température qui peut renseigner sur son lieu d'entreposage, notamment à l'extérieur ou à l'intérieur d'un bâtiment.  The device may also include a temperature sensor that can provide information on its storage location, especially outside or inside a building.
Les informations provenant du capteur de luminosité et/ou de pression et/ou de température peuvent être transmises au réseau 30 quand le dispositif est en mode d'alerte statique par exemple, ou lorsque le dispositif a capté le signal de recherche utilisé pour le retrouver.  The information from the brightness and / or pressure sensor and / or temperature can be transmitted to the network 30 when the device is in static alert mode for example, or when the device has captured the search signal used to find it .
Bien que le circuit de contrôle 20 soit, dans l'exemple qui vient d'être décrit, un microcontrôleur, celui-ci peut être remplacé, ainsi que ses composants périphériques, par tout autre circuit adapté à réaliser les fonctions recherchées. On peut ainsi utiliser tout autre circuit numérique à microprocesseur, réseau logique programmable, ASIC, ...  Although the control circuit 20 is, in the example just described, a microcontroller, it can be replaced, as well as its peripheral components, by any other circuit adapted to perform the desired functions. It is thus possible to use any other microprocessor digital circuit, programmable logic array, ASIC, etc.
Certains composants qui sont périphériques sur la figure 2 peuvent être intégrés au circuit de contrôle 20 sous la forme d'une puce unique multifonction.  Some components that are peripheral in Figure 2 may be integrated into the control circuit 20 as a single multifunction chip.
La puce GPS peut être remplacée par tout autre moyen de géolocalisation par satellites, et la constellation de satellites peut être GALILEO ou toute autre constellation.  The GPS chip can be replaced by any other means of geolocation by satellites, and the satellite constellation can be GALILEO or any other constellation.
L'émetteur / récepteur 21 peut être remplacé par un émetteur seul. La fréquence fl peut être autre que la bande 868 MHz.  The transmitter / receiver 21 can be replaced by a transmitter alone. The frequency f1 may be other than the 868 MHz band.
De même, l'émetteur / récepteur 22 peut être remplacé par un récepteur seul. La fréquence f2 peut être autre que la bande 2,4 GHz.  Similarly, the transceiver 22 may be replaced by a single receiver. The frequency f2 may be other than the 2.4 GHz band.
Le dispositif 10 peut être réalisé sans accéléromètre, le cas échéant. The device 10 can be made without accelerometer, if necessary.
Le dispositif 10 peut être dépourvu de boîtier et se loger directement dans l'emballage de l'un des produits que l'on cherche à protéger. The device 10 may be devoid of housing and be housed directly in the packaging of one of the products that one seeks to protect.
Le dispositif 10 peut être équipé d'un microphone, le cas échéant, afin de lui permettre d'enregistrer les bruits dans son voisinage dans une mémoire, en mode d'alerte ou d'écouter un échange vocal.  The device 10 may be equipped with a microphone, if necessary, to enable it to record noises in its vicinity in a memory, in alert mode or listen to a voice exchange.
Le dispositif 10 peut également être muni d'un haut-parleur, le cas échéant, lui permettant de prendre en mains le dispositif à distance et émettre une instruction vocale.  The device 10 may also be provided with a loudspeaker, if necessary, allowing it to take in hand the device remotely and issue a voice instruction.
Bien que le dispositif 10 convienne tout particulièrement à la recherche d'objets volés, il peut encore s'appliquer à la recherche d'animaux domestiques, équipant le collier d'un chien par exemple, ou de personnes à la mémoire déficiente, tels que des patients atteints de la maladie d'Alzheimer. Dans ce cas, le haut-parleur peut permettre à une personne à distance de guider la personne égarée, la rassurer ou déclencher une intervention. Although the device 10 is particularly suitable for the search for stolen objects, it can still be applied to the search for domestic animals, equipping the collar of a dog for example, or people with poor memory, such as patients with Alzheimer's disease. In this case, the speaker may allow a remote person to guide the misplaced person, reassure or trigger an intervention.
Le dispositif peut encore équiper un véhicule de tout type.  The device can still equip a vehicle of any type.
Pour faciliter son utilisation, le dispositif peut à sa première mise en marche écouter les émetteurs locaux et s'appaircr automatiquement à celui de plus forte intensité ; en variante, le choix de l'émetteur local est paramétré à l'aide d'un ordinateur connecté au dispositif.  To facilitate its use, the device can at its first start listening to local transmitters and automatically paired with the one of higher intensity; alternatively, the choice of the local transmitter is set using a computer connected to the device.
Dans une variante, le dispositif est équipé d'un émetteur sonore ou visuel, qui est par exemple activé à distance par le signal de repérage, voire un moyen de synthèse vocale qui peut diffuser un message préenregistré ou transmis par l'intermédiaire du signal de repérage.  In a variant, the device is equipped with an audio or visual transmitter, which is for example activated remotely by the registration signal, or even a voice synthesis device which can broadcast a pre-recorded message or transmitted via the signal of tracking.
Le dispositif peut comporter ou non un interrupteur de marche/arrêt ainsi qu'une connectique telle qu'un port micro-USB, série ou autre qui permet de le programmer, de le paramétrer ou de récupérer des données mémorisées.  The device may or may not include an on / off switch as well as a connector such as a micro-USB, serial or other port that allows programming, setting or recovering stored data.
Le réseau M2M peut être remplacé par tout autre réseau permettant d'acheminer les données de localisation jusqu'au terminal client.  The M2M network can be replaced by any other network for routing the location data to the client terminal.
Les données de localisation peuvent être visualisées sur le terminal client de diverses façons et par exemple à l'aide d'une interface de type Google Maps.  The location data can be viewed on the client terminal in various ways and for example using a Google Maps type interface.
Le dispositif 10 peut comporter une carte mémoire amovible telle qu'une carte micro SD ou une carte SIM.  The device 10 may comprise a removable memory card such as a micro SD card or a SIM card.
L'expression « comportant un » doit se comprendre comme étant synonyme de « comprenant au moins un ».  The expression "comprising one" must be understood as being synonymous with "comprising at least one".

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1. Dispositif (10) de géolocalisation, comportant : 1. Device (10) for geolocation, comprising:
- un récepteur (22) d'un signal émis par un émetteur local (40), opérant sur une première plage de fréquences (fl),  a receiver (22) of a signal emitted by a local transmitter (40), operating on a first frequency range (fl),
- un émetteur (21) opérant sur une deuxième plage de fréquences (f2), son émission étant en UNB,  a transmitter (21) operating on a second frequency range (f2), its transmission being in UNB,
- un moyen de géolocalisation (23),  a geolocation means (23),
- un circuit de contrôle (20) agencé pour :  a control circuit (20) arranged for:
détecter la sortie du dispositif (10) du champ de l'émetteur local detecting the output of the device (10) from the field of the local transmitter
(40), (40)
activer l'émetteur (21) en cas de sortie du champ de l'émetteur local activate the transmitter (21) in case of exit from the field of the local transmitter
(40) et transmettre via l'émetteur (21) la position du dispositif telle que déterminée par le moyen de géolocalisation (23), et (40) and transmitting via the transmitter (21) the position of the device as determined by the geolocation means (23), and
en cas de présence dans le champ de l'émetteur local (40), maintenir le dispositif (10) dans un état de veille où la consommation électrique est réduite.  if present in the field of the local transmitter (40), keep the device (10) in a standby state where the power consumption is reduced.
2. Dispositif scion la revendication précédente, comportant une puce (35) de téléphonie mobile.  2. Device according to the preceding claim, comprising a chip (35) of mobile telephony.
3. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, le circuit de contrôle (20) étant agencé pour sélectionner l'émission de données sur le réseau de téléphonie mobile, au lieu de l'émetteur (21 ) du dispositif, en activant la puce (35) de téléphonie mobile en cas de sortie du dispositif (10) du champ de l'émetteur local (40) pour transmettre via ladite puce (35) la position du dispositif (10) telle que déterminée par le moyen de géolocalisation.  3. Device according to the preceding claim, the control circuit (20) being arranged to select the transmission of data on the mobile telephone network, instead of the transmitter (21) of the device, by activating the chip (35). mobile telephony in case of output of the device (10) of the field of the local transmitter (40) for transmitting via said chip (35) the position of the device (10) as determined by the geolocation means.
4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, étant dissimulé à l'intérieur d'un emballage.  4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, being concealed inside a package.
5. Dispositif selon revendication précédente, l'emballage étant un étui d'un faux paquet de cigarettes.  5. Device according to the preceding claim, the package being a case of a fake packet of cigarettes.
6. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, émetteur local (40) étant un émetteur Bluetooth, de préférence de type BLE.  6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, local transmitter (40) being a Bluetooth transmitter, preferably BLE type.
7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, le moyen de géolocalisation comportant une puce (23) de géolocalisation par satellites, notamment une puce GPS. 7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the geolocation means comprising a satellite geolocation chip (23), in particular a GPS chip.
8. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'émetteur (21) étant un émetteur IJNB sur la fréquence 868 MHz. 8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the transmitter (21) being an IJNB transmitter on the frequency 868 MHz.
9. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant un émetteur VHP.  9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a VHP transmitter.
10. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant un accéiéromètre.  10. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an accelerometer.
1 1. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant un capteur de luminosité, pression et/ou température.  1 1. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a sensor of brightness, pressure and / or temperature.
12. Procédé d'aide à la récupération d'objets volés, comportant les étapes consistant à :  12. A method of assisting the recovery of stolen objects, comprising the steps of:
- installer dans le champ d'un émetteur local (40) un dispositif (10) tel que défini dans l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, et  installing in the field of a local transmitter (40) a device (10) as defined in any one of the preceding claims, and
- en cas de sortie du dispositif du champ de l'émetteur local (40) et d'émission de données de géolocalisation par le dispositif, acheminer ces données à un terminal client.  - if the device of the output of the field of the local transmitter (40) and transmission of geolocation data by the device, route these data to a client terminal.
13. Procédé selon la revendication précédente, les données de géolocalisation transitant via un serveur d'un réseau M2M tel qu'un réseau SIGFOX ou LORA.  13. The method as claimed in the preceding claim, the geolocation data transiting via a server of an M2M network such as a SIGFOX or LORA network.
14. Procédé selon l'une des revendications 12 et 13, le dispositif étant caché dans un emballage parmi d'autres emballages similaires de produits authentiques.  14. Method according to one of claims 12 and 13, the device being hidden in a package among other similar packages of genuine products.
15. Procédé selon la revendication précédente, l'emballage étant un étui de cigarettes.  15. Method according to the preceding claim, the package being a cigarette case.
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