Theft, and tracking down javad units

Nate The Surveyor

Well-Known Member
I'm wondering, if any Javad gear ever gets stolen, and such gear is ever used, with dpos, is there a mechanism in place, to help track it down?
It seems to me, that all the tools are readily available, but is that ability implemented, or easily implimented?
Since the LS has all kinds of electronics, that let it go online, it seems that it could be tracked almost real time. And, especially, if dpos were used.
Has this been discussed?
There are all kinds of things that come to mind... From an automated message that (when dpos is attempted) that says any kind of message that the actual owner wants it to say...
"This is a stolen unit"
"Contact Javad GNSS to re activate software"


It seems there is a whole plethora of readily available options here, that could be helpful, in the event of non authorized use.
Thanks
Nate
 

Robert P Stenerson

Active Member
We discussed options for stolen equipment and theft deterant some this week. I'm not sure how long until something is implemented but it is being discussed.
In light of Michael G's warning to folks out shopping on eBay for JAVAD equipment, I would think a registered owner should be able to have JAVAD GNSS "brick" a LS once it connects to the internet (like it does checking for updates) if it's been reported as stolen. I'm not sure they could do this too for those vulnerable T2 base stations sitting out there unattended.

Topcon has been marketing their Total Shield system accordingly for several years. Amazon.com bricks Kindles, etc if they're reported as lost or stolen.
 
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