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{{Infobox software

| name = GadgetTrak
| logo = [[File:GadgetTrak.png|150px| ]]
| developer = GadgetTrak Inc.
| released = {{Start date|2007|02|24}}
| programming language = [Objective-C]], [C++]
| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[OS X]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]]
| genre = [[Laptop theft#Laptop tracking software|Laptop tracking software]]
| license = [[commercial software|commercial]]
| status = Active
| website = {{URL|gadgettrak.com}}
}}
== Company Origins ==
== Company Origins ==
GadgetTrak is a company based in Portland, Oregon that develops theft recovery and data protection software under the same name<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gadgettrak.com/company/|title=About Company| publisher=GadgetTrak|accessdate=2 September 2013}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|last=David|first=Becker|title=Anti-Theft Widget for iPods|url=http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2007/05/antitheft_widge/|publisher=Wired|accessdate=2 September 2013}}</ref> .The company was founded in February of 2007 by [[Ken Westin]] with the launch of the the first theft recovery product for USB mass storage devices, that tracked stolen devices including iPods, flash drives, digital cameras and other devices when connected to a computer. <ref>{{cite news|last=Adam|first=Pash|title=Recover stolen gadgets with GadgetTheft|url=http://lifehacker.com/239662/recover-stolen-gadgets-with-gadgettheft|accessdate=2 September 2013|newspaper=Life Hacker|date=2/26/2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Darren|first=Murph|title=GadgetTrak hunts down stolen gadgetry for free|url=http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/26/gadgettrak-hunts-down-stolen-gadgetry-for-free/|publisher=Engadget|accessdate=2 September 2013}}</ref> . The company was issued a patent for the technology on February 24, 2009 ({{ cite patent
GadgetTrak is a company based in Portland, Oregon that develops theft recovery and data protection software under the same name<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gadgettrak.com/company/|title=About Company| publisher=GadgetTrak|accessdate=2 September 2013}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|last=David|first=Becker|title=Anti-Theft Widget for iPods|url=http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2007/05/antitheft_widge/|publisher=Wired|accessdate=2 September 2013}}</ref> .The company was founded in February of 2007 by [[Ken Westin]] with the launch of the the first theft recovery product for USB mass storage devices, that tracked stolen devices including iPods, flash drives, digital cameras and other devices when connected to a computer. <ref>{{cite news|last=Adam|first=Pash|title=Recover stolen gadgets with GadgetTheft|url=http://lifehacker.com/239662/recover-stolen-gadgets-with-gadgettheft|accessdate=2 September 2013|newspaper=Life Hacker|date=2/26/2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Darren|first=Murph|title=GadgetTrak hunts down stolen gadgetry for free|url=http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/26/gadgettrak-hunts-down-stolen-gadgetry-for-free/|publisher=Engadget|accessdate=2 September 2013}}</ref> . The company was issued a patent for the technology on February 24, 2009 ({{ cite patent

Revision as of 04:30, 2 September 2013

GadgetTrak
Developer(s)GadgetTrak Inc.
Initial releaseFebruary 24, 2007 (2007-02-24)
Written in[Objective-C]], [C++]
Operating systemWindows, OS X, Android, iOS
TypeLaptop tracking software
Licensecommercial
Websitegadgettrak.com

Company Origins

GadgetTrak is a company based in Portland, Oregon that develops theft recovery and data protection software under the same name[1] [2] .The company was founded in February of 2007 by Ken Westin with the launch of the the first theft recovery product for USB mass storage devices, that tracked stolen devices including iPods, flash drives, digital cameras and other devices when connected to a computer. [3][4] . The company was issued a patent for the technology on February 24, 2009 (US patent 7496201, Ken Westin, "Portable host-pluggable appliance tracking system", published 2009-02-24, issued 2009-02-24, assigned to WestinTech DBA GadgetTrak ). A customized version of the technology was embedded in FLIR thermal imaging cameras as part of an exclusive three year licensing deal under the name ThermaTrak[5] .

Laptop Software

The company launched it's first original laptop software solution for Macs that utilizes the web camera to capture a photo of a thief, as well as the utilization of Wi-Fi positioning to provide location within 10-20 meters[6]. Shortly after the product launch there were a number of stolen laptop recoveries using the software, the first being in Brooklyn, New York where a stolen iMac was tracked to a tattoo parlor where police recovered the stolen computer along with other stolen property[7] . In April 2009 the company launched a Windows version of their laptop software further expanding their product offering[8] .

Mobile Software

The company launched its first mobile security software in October of 2008[9] , targeted towards Blackberry and Windows mobile devices and later expanded to Apple's iPhone when the store opened later that year, a year and a half before Apple launched Find My iPhone[10]. The company launched its third version of GadgetTrak Mobile Security in 2012 at CES, the new solution provides a web based control panel to activate tracking, remotely wipe data from the device, encrypt and backup data as well as enterprise group management, as well as support for Android devices[11] . Just after launch the software was put to test by a string of Sprint stores that installed the software on their demo units, one store in a mall in Tigard, Oregon had several devices stolen and with the help of GadgetTrak was able to recover the devices and apprehend the thieves[12] .



References

  1. ^ "About Company". GadgetTrak. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  2. ^ David, Becker. "Anti-Theft Widget for iPods". Wired. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  3. ^ Adam, Pash (2/26/2007). "Recover stolen gadgets with GadgetTheft". Life Hacker. Retrieved 2 September 2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Darren, Murph. "GadgetTrak hunts down stolen gadgetry for free". Engadget. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  5. ^ "FLIR Systems Launches ThermaTrak(TM) 'Find' Service to Recover Lost, Stolen or Missing Infrared Cameras". Thomas Net. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  6. ^ Steven, Sande. "TUAW Review: MacTrak Theft Recovery Software". TUAW. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  7. ^ Charlie, Sorrel. "Tracking Software Rescues Stolen iMac after Two Weeks". Wired. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  8. ^ Rick, Turoczy. "Windows laptop and netbook owners can rest easier: GadgetTrak launches PC-Trak". Silicon Florist. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  9. ^ "GadgetTrak Inc. Launches GadgetTrak® Mobile Security - The Most Advanced Anti-Theft and Data Protection for Smart Phones". PR Web. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  10. ^ Glenn, Fleishman. "Find Your Lost iPhone or iPod touch with iPhone OS 3.0". Tidbits. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  11. ^ France, Jasmine. "CES: GadgetTrak offers mobile theft protection". CNET. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  12. ^ Teachout, Ed. "Tigard police used tracker on stolen cellphones". KGW News. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
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