WO2022224290A1

WO2022224290A1 - Anti-theft and tracking device

Info

Publication number: WO2022224290A1
Application number: PCT/IT2022/050107
Authority: WO
Inventors: Andrea DRIGO
Original assignee: Drigo Andrea
Priority date: 2021-04-22
Filing date: 2022-04-21
Publication date: 2022-10-27

Abstract

Anti-theft and tracking device (10) having the shape of a pair of glasses (11) which comprises at least one satellite tracking assembly (12) which in turn comprises geolocation means (37), configured to detect the instantaneous position of said satellite tracking assembly (12), communication means (38) and energy storage means (42). At least one component of the satellite tracking assembly (12) is disposed inside a pair of temples (14) associated with the frame (13).

Description

“ANTI-THEFT AND TRACKING DEVICE”

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention concerns an anti-theft and tracking device, advantageously used in the eyewear industry and in particular in optical retail establishments.

The device described here, in particular, itself has the shape of a pair of glasses and therefore can be displayed together with glasses or optical devices on display for sale in a retail establishment, and it can be tracked in the event of theft together with any possible stolen goods.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It is known that optical devices, such as for example glasses or their components, given their relatively small size and weight, can easily be stolen, particularly when displayed for sale in a retail establishment.

During such thefts in retail establishments and shops, criminals can steal glasses in a few minutes and with relative ease, managing to take possession of a large number, even hundreds, of pairs of glasses and therefore causing considerable economic damage. What often characterizes these thefts is the extreme speed and the fact that the perpetrators of the theft do not select or check the items that are stolen, but on the contrary prefer quantity, and therefore pick up as many products as possible in bulk.

Anti-theft devices for glasses are known, which can be associated externally to them, for example, by means of an adhesive or a clamping member usually applicable directly to the temples of the glasses themselves. Such known devices are called anti-shoplifting devices.

These known anti-theft devices generally use short-range radio wave communication systems, in particular RFID tags applied to the glasses themselves, and activate alarm systems, usually installed inside the retail establishment, and generally associated with the exit gates, which emit suitable acoustic and/or light signals when the glasses bearing the RFID tags are taken outside the retail establishment without the RFID tag having been properly deactivated by the retailer after the sale.

However, these anti-theft devices of the known type are limited to causing a temporary and localized signal inside the retail establishments themselves, which is useful only during opening hours, and consequently not very useful in making the perpetrators of the theft desist in the case of rapid actions as described above. Furthermore, in the event that the attempted theft is successful, there is generally little chance of tracing the perpetrators of the theft, let alone recovering the stolen goods.

Another disadvantage is that, in the event of theft, anti-theft devices of the known type can easily be removed from the body of the glasses; moreover, they lose their functionality as soon as they leave the range of cover of the receiving station associated with them.

There is therefore a need to perfect an anti-theft and tracking device which can overcome at least one of the disadvantages of the state of the art.

In particular, one purpose of the present invention is to provide an anti-theft and tracking device having the shape of a pair of glasses, which can discourage any criminals from carrying out thefts in retail establishments, such as for example optical retailers.

Another purpose of the present invention is to provide an anti-theft and tracking device that can allow to easily and quickly trace any possible stolen goods or some of them.

The Applicant has devised, tested and embodied the present invention to overcome the shortcomings of the state of the art and to obtain these and other purposes and advantages.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is set forth and characterized in the independent claim. The dependent claims describe other characteristics of the present invention or variants to the main inventive idea.

In accordance with the above purposes and to resolve the above technical problem in a new and original way, also obtaining considerable advantages compared to the state of the prior art, the embodiments described here concern an anti-theft and tracking device which is conformed in the shape of a pair of glasses having a frame with a frame front provided with two rims for a lens.

According to some embodiments, the frame is also provided with respective temples. In possible embodiments, the device comprises a satellite tracking assembly, wherein at least one component of the latter is incorporated into one of the temples.

By doing so, we achieve at least the advantage of obtaining an anti-theft and tracking device having the shape of a pair of glasses, which can be exhibited, together with other glasses or optical devices, for example inside an optical retail establishment.

In the event of theft, the presence of the satellite tracking assembly in the device that will most likely be stolen together with the other glasses on display, allows to track and localize the device itself and any additional goods, thus possibly being able both to identify the perpetrators of the theft, and also to identify and recover the stolen goods, or at least some of them.

According to another aspect, the satellite tracking assembly comprises a motherboard, incorporated into one of the temples, able to supply connection and communication interface means for one or more components of the satellite tracking assembly.

According to another aspect, the satellite tracking assembly comprises geolocation means, which are associated with one temple of the frame.

According to another aspect, the satellite tracking assembly comprises energy storage means configured to electrically power the components of the satellite tracking assembly.

According to another aspect, the energy storage means are associated with at least one temple of the frame.

According to another aspect, the satellite tracking assembly comprises communication means configured to allow communication of the same satellite tracking assembly with remote control means associated with the device.

According to another aspect, the communication means are associated with at least one temple of the frame.

According to another aspect, the frame front has a transverse groove through which connection cables are made through between the temples.

According to another aspect, the satellite tracking assembly comprises sound reception means configured to supply a remotely accessible acoustic signal for environmental surveillance. According to another aspect, the satellite tracking assembly comprises motion detection means.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other aspects, characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of some embodiments, given as a non-restrictive example with reference to the attached drawings wherein:

- fig. 1 is a partly sectioned perspective view of an anti-theft and tracking device according to some embodiments;

- fig. 2 is an exploded view of the anti-theft and tracking device of fig. 1 ;

- fig. 3 is a block diagram of a tracking assembly of the anti-theft and tracking device of fig. 1 ;

- fig. 4 is a perspective view of the anti-theft and tracking device of fig. 1 ;

- fig. 5 is a perspective view of a possible variant of the anti-theft and tracking device of fig. 1 ;

- fig. 6 is a perspective view of a possible variant of the anti-theft and tracking device of fig. 1 ;

- fig. 7 is a perspective view of other embodiments of an anti-theft and tracking device;

- fig. 8 is a partly sectioned lateral view of other embodiments of an anti-theft and tracking device;

- fig. 9 is a perspective view of other embodiments of an anti-theft and tracking device;

- fig. 10 is a perspective view of other embodiments of an anti -theft and tracking device.

To facilitate comprehension, the same reference numbers have been used, where possible, to identify identical common elements in the drawings. It is understood that elements and characteristics of one embodiment can be conveniently combined or incorporated into other embodiments without further clarifications.

DESCRIPTION OF SOME EMBODIMENTS We will now refer in detail to the possible embodiments of the invention, of which one or more examples are shown in the attached drawings, by way of a non-limiting illustration. The phraseology and terminology used here is also for the purposes of providing non-limiting examples.

The attached drawings are used to describe embodiments of an anti-theft and tracking device 10 advantageously used in the context of the eyewear industry, and in particular in optical retail establishments (see for example figs. 1, 2 and 4).

The device 10 is conformed in the shape of a pair of glasses 11 having a frame 13 with a frame front, or end piece, 16 provided with two rims 18, 19 for a lens. The sizes of the device 10 in the shape of a pair of glasses 11, and in particular of the frame 13, are such that the device 10 looks like a pair of glasses in all respects, and therefore make it easy for a person to wear.

The device 10 comprises a satellite tracking assembly 12 (see for example figs. 1, 2 and 3). The satellite tracking, or localization, assembly 12 is advantageously configured to selectively provide a substantially instantaneous position of the device 10, preferably in the event of theft of the glasses, as described below.

According to some embodiments, described using figs. 1-6, at least a first 18 of the rims 18, 19 is associated with a pair of walls 30a, 31a conformed and disposed in the shape of a lens and distanced from each other in order to define a first hollow space 33 in which there is housed at least one component of the satellite tracking assembly 12 (see figs. 1 and 2).

For example, the walls 30a, 31a are made in the shape of a lens, although for the purposes of the present description it is not strictly necessary for them to have specific optical properties typical of the lenses of a pair of glasses. They can be made of glass, plastic or other materials.

The device 10 thus produced according to all the embodiments described here, once put on display, can be favorably mistaken for real glasses and in the event of theft it will most likely be taken together with the other traditional glasses on display in the retail establishment; the device 10 is in fact shaped in such a way as to be substantially indistinguishable, at least in a superficial and hasty evaluation such as one normally carried out by the perpetrators of a theft. In this way, the device 10, mixed with other glasses part of the stolen goods, can be advantageously used to trace the stolen goods and trace the perpetrators of the theft and/or allow the recovery of all or part of such stolen goods. Furthermore, the device 10, given its effectiveness, can also act as an effective deterrent for thefts, since it is very difficult to distinguish it from the actual glasses on display, at least upon an inaccurate examination.

In some embodiments, in particular, the pair of walls 30a, 31a is configured to conceal from view one or more elements or components of the satellite tracking assembly 12 provided in the first hollow space 33. To this end, the walls 30a, 31a are for example opaque, darkened, mirrored, in any case not transparent, for example colored, or in any case such as not to allow the passage of light or to prevent the passage of a large part of the light. It is preferable that at least one of the two walls, in particular the front wall, indicated for example with the number 31a in fig. 2, for convenience, and which is facing frontally, is such as to conceal the components present in the first hollow space 33 from view.

According to some embodiments, described using the attached drawings, the frame 13 of the device 10 in the shape of a pair of glasses 11 comprises two temples 14 connected, for example hinged or attached, to the frame front, or end piece, 16 which comprises a front surface 16a and a rear surface 16b.

The temples 14 and the frame front 16 can be made, for example, of wooden, plastic or metal material, or with a combination thereof.

According to some embodiments, described using figs. 1-6, one or both the rims 18 and 19, connected to each other by means of a bridge 21, are configured to allow the housing and support of the two walls 30a, 31a or of other two walls 30b, 31b, in order to define one or more lenses, or false lenses, between which a hollow space 33, 34 is delimited, as indicated above and as will be described in detail below.

The rims 18 and 19 are made, for example, by milling, injection, 3D printing or drilling of the frame front 16, and furthermore, the first rim 18 comprises an internal surface 22 (fig. 1) and the second rim 19 comprises an internal surface 24.

A first pair of circumferential grooves 27a, 27b, or bevels, is made on the internal surface 22 of the first rim 18.

Furthermore, a second pair of circumferential grooves 28a, 28b, or bevels, is made on the internal surface 24 of the second rim 19 (figs. 1 and 2).

The pair of circumferential grooves 27a, 28a is the one made in proximity to the rear surface 16b of the frame front 16, while the pair of circumferential grooves 27b, 28b is made in proximity to the front surface 16a.

The two pairs of circumferential grooves 27a, 27b and 28a, 28b, are configured to house, respectively, the first pair of walls 30a, 31a, or false lenses, (fig. 2) and, if provided and as better explained below, a possible second pair of walls 30b, 31b, or false lenses. Moreover, the circumferential grooves 27a, 27b and 28a, 28b are identical to each other and can, for example, be made by milling the internal surfaces 22 and 24.

In particular, the walls 30a, 3 la are configured to be housed in the first pair of circumferential grooves 27a, 27b while the second pair of walls 30b, 31b, if provided, is configured to be housed in the second pair of circumferential grooves 28a, 28b.

The space comprised between the walls 30a, 31a defines the first hollow space 33. If the second pair of walls 30b, 31b is also provided, as explained below, these walls 30b, 31b define a second hollow space 34 between them.

As mentioned, in the embodiments described using figs. 1-6, the first hollow space 33 is configured to house one or more components of the satellite tracking assembly 12. If provided, the second hollow space 34 can also be used for this purpose.

In some embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the satellite tracking assembly 12 can comprise a motherboard 36 housed inside the first hollow space 33 and able to supply connection and communication interface means for one or more components of the satellite tracking assembly 12.

For example, the motherboard 36 could comprise a printed circuit board (PCB) containing electronic components with connectors for other boards or components that can be connected to it. In particular, the motherboard 36 can include a plurality of interfaces, configured to allow communication with other computer systems, operating modules or peripheral units, connection ports, buses or connection tracks, both for data passage and also for electric power supply passage.

For example, the motherboard 36 can be housed in the first hollow space 33 or in the second hollow space 34, if provided. In some embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the satellite tracking assembly 12 comprises geolocation means, hereafter identified as geolocation module 37. The geolocation module 37 can be housed, for example, inside the first hollow space 33, or it can be associated with a temple 14 of the frame 13, or also in the second hollow space 34, if provided.

In some embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the motherboard 36 can be configured to support on board the geolocation module 37.

In some embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the satellite geolocation module 37 is configured to implement a global navigation satellite system (GNSS), such as for example GPS, Glonass, Galileo or other known system, or one that will be developed in the future. The satellite geolocation module 37 is able to determine the instantaneous position of the satellite tracking assembly 12 and of the device 10 in space.

In some embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the satellite tracking assembly 12 comprises communication means, hereafter identified as mobile communication module 38, configured to allow communication of the satellite tracking assembly 12 with remote control means 40 associated with the device 10.

For example, the remote control module 40 could be comprised in a computer device of a known type, such as for example a computer or a smartphone. In this way, a user could instantly or constantly monitor the position of the satellite tracking assembly 12 and of the device 10 by using the remote control module 40.

In some embodiments, the mobile communication module 38 is housed inside the first hollow space 33, or it can be associated with at least one temple 14 of the frame 13, or it can be disposed in the second hollow space 34, if provided.

In some embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the mobile communication module 38 is associated with the motherboard 36. For example, the motherboard 36 can be configured to support on board the mobile communication module 38.

For example, the mobile communication module 38 could communicate to the remote control module 40 the instantaneous position of the glasses 11 determined by the geolocation module 37.

The mobile communication module 38 could, for example, comprise a GSM (Global System Mobile Communications) module or any module whatsoever that allows wireless communication, using known technologies or ones that will be developed in the future.

Furthermore, the mobile communication module 38 could comprise a housing for a SIM or a nano-SIM, so as to allow communication between the mobile communication module 38 and the remote control module 40.

The mobile communication module 38 could also be used advantageously to detect the instantaneous position of the satellite tracking assembly 12, for example in addition to the geolocation module 37 or in case of failure or absence thereof.

For example, the mobile communication module 38 could detect the position of the satellite tracking assembly 12 by triangulating the signal coming from a plurality of antennas, for example telephone antennas.

In some embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the geolocation module 37 and the mobile communication module 38 could be associated with respective transceiver antennas. Such transceiver antennas could be not provided on board the motherboard 36, but, for example, detached from it and connected to the respective geolocation 37 and mobile communication 38 modules by means of a cable connection.

Such antennas could be disposed in the respective hollow spaces 33 and/or 34 or, for example, associated with one of the temples 14 of the frame 13.

The provision of antennas of the geolocation 37 and mobile communication 38 modules not on board the motherboard 36, but deployed separated from it as described above, allows to improve the reception of the signal.

In some embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the satellite tracking assembly 12 comprises energy storage means 42 configured to electrically power the components of the tracking assembly 12. The energy storage means 42 can be for example a battery. Advantageously, the energy storage means 42 are rechargeable.

The energy storage means 42 are configured to electrically power the satellite tracking assembly 12, and in particular, for example, the mobile communication module 38, the geolocation module 37 and any other operating modules associated with the motherboard 36.

In possible embodiments, the energy storage means 42 can be housed inside the first hollow space 33 or associated with at least one temple 14 of the frame 13 (see fig. 1), or also disposed in the second hollow space 34, if provided.

In some embodiments, the geolocation module 37, the mobile communication module 38 and the energy storage means 42 could be disposed differently compared to what has been described above.

For example, in some embodiments, the geolocation module 37 and the mobile communication module 38 could be not mounted on board the motherboard 36, but rather be disposed distanced and connected to it by means of one of the specific interfaces. In fact, the geolocation module 37 and the mobile communication module 38 could be associated with a temple 14, as explained above.

Furthermore, in the embodiments described using figs. 1-6, a second 19 of the rims 18, 19 can also be associated with a respective pair of walls 30b, 31b, conformed and disposed in the shape of a lens and distanced from each other in order to define a second hollow space 34, as mentioned above.

In accordance with an alternative example, the mobile communication module 38 could be housed inside the second hollow space 34 of the second rim 19, preferably concealed from view by the pair of walls 30b, 31b of the second rim 19.

Furthermore, according to another alternative example, the energy storage means 42 can also be housed inside the second hollow space 34 of the second rim 19, preferably concealed from view by the pair of walls 30b, 31b of the second rim 19.

In those embodiments in which they are associated with the first 33 or second 34 hollow space, the geolocation module 37, the mobile communication module 38 and the energy storage means 42 preferably have a size such as to allow them to be housed inside the same hollow spaces 33 and 34.

For example, the transverse overall space of the frame front 16, that is, the overall space measured in an orthogonal direction, between the front surface 16a and the rear surface 16b of the same frame front 16, could have a value comprised between 0.3 cm and 1.5 cm.

In some embodiments, described using figs. 1-6, the bridge 21 that connects the two rims 18, 19 has a transverse groove 43 through which connection cables 45 are made through between the first hollow space 33 and the second hollow space 34.

Therefore, in some embodiments, the electrical connection between the energy storage means 42, the geolocation module 37 and the mobile communication module 38 occurs, for example, by means of electrical cables housed inside the transverse groove 43. The transverse groove 43 creates, in fact, an aperture between the first hollow space 33 and the second hollow space 34 inside which the connection cables 45 can be made to pass.

In possible embodiments, the frame front 16 could comprise a transverse groove 43 made between the two temples 14 (see for example fig. 1). In possible embodiments, not shown in the attached drawings, the connection cables 45, configured to connect the geolocation module 37, the mobile communication module 38 and the energy storage means 42 to each other, could be replaced by wireless communication means.

Furthermore, in some embodiments, the energy storage means 42 are connected, by means of suitable electrical connectors, to recharging means 44 also housed inside the second hollow space 34 and able to interface with a recharging source of electrical energy.

The recharging means 44 can comprise, for example, an electrical connector, an induction charger or any recharging mean whatsoever, of a known type or one which will be disclosed in the future.

Other embodiments, for example described using fig. 5, can provide, as mentioned above, a different disposition of the satellite tracking assembly 12 on the frame 13.

For example, the energy storage means 42 could be housed in correspondence with one of the temples 14, for example by gluing, or they could be disposed in a seating provided on one of the temples 14.

Furthermore, the mobile communication module 38 and the geolocation module 37, if they are not on board the motherboard 36, could, for example, be disposed inside the hollow spaces 33 and 34 in a different way from what is shown in the drawings.

Furthermore, the connection cables used to connect the energy storage means 42 to the motherboard 36 could, for example, be disposed inside a longitudinal groove made in the same temple 14.

Furthermore, with reference to another embodiment described using fig. 6, the geolocation module 37 could also be housed, or glued, in correspondence with one of the temples 14.

In other embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the tracking assembly 12 comprises sound reception means 46, for example environmental microphones, associated with the motherboard 36 and configured to supply a remotely accessible acoustic signal for environmental surveillance.

The sound reception means 46 can for example be able to be selectively activated by a user through the remote control module 40.

Furthermore, in other embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the tracking assembly 12 comprises motion detection means 47, configured to detect any movement of the device 10.

In the example provided here, the motion detection means 47 could comprise an accelerometer, for example of the three-axis type known per se. According to possible variants, instead of the accelerometer, at least a gyroscope or a magnetic meter of a known type could be used, capable of detecting, even instantaneously, an angle of inclination with respect to a generic reference axis.

The motion detection means 47 could be activated once the device 10 is moved or displaced from its resting position. For example, the motion detection means 47 could be activated if any malicious persons stole the device 10, for example, from a retail establishment.

The activation of the motion detection means 47 could be used to generate a subsequent and consequent activation of the other modules and components, for example of the geolocation module 37, of the mobile communication module 38 and of the sound reception means 46, of the tracking assembly 12, allowing any stolen goods to be identified more easily.

The motion detection means 47 could be associated with the motherboard 36, comprised in one of the hollow spaces 33 or 34, or associated with a part of the frame 13 or with a temple 14.

Figs from 7 to 10 are used to describe other embodiments of the device 10. Also in these cases, the device 10 has a frame 13 with a frame front 16 provided with two rims 18, 19 for a lens and respective temples 14. In these embodiments, at least one component of the satellite tracking assembly 12 is incorporated into one of the temples 14.

In particular, in these embodiments, the temples 14 are configured, in addition to allowing the device 10 to be worn, also to support or incorporate, possibly concealed from view, one or more elements or components of the satellite tracking assembly 12.

For example, in possible implementations, the components of the satellite tracking assembly 12 can be incorporated into special grooves made on the temples 14, for example, by milling, 3D printing or drilling.

Furthermore, the modes in which the components of the satellite tracking assembly 12 can be incorporated into the temples 14 can comprise direct integration, for example by co-molding the components and the same temples, or an external application, for example by gluing them to the same temples 14.

According to some embodiments, described using figs. 7 and 8, the motherboard 36 is incorporated into one of the temples 14 and it is configured to support on board the geolocation module 37, the mobile communication module 38, the sound reception means 46 and the motion sensors 47.

The energy storage means 42 and the recharging means 44 can be incorporated into the same temple 14 and they can be connected to the motherboard 36 by means of connection cables 45.

Furthermore, in accordance with another embodiment, the energy storage means 42 and the recharging means 44 can be incorporated into the temple 14 opposite (fig. 8) to the one into which there are incorporated the geolocation module 37, the mobile communication module 38, the sound reception means 46 and the motion sensors 47 supported by the motherboard 36.

In possible implementations, the frame front 16 could have a transverse groove 43 (figs. 8, 9 and 10), through which the connection cables 45 are made through between the two temples 14. According to one possible embodiment, described using fig. 9, the geolocation module 37, or a transceiver antenna associated with it, could not be provided on board the motherboard 36, but for example it could be detached with respect to it, incorporated into one of the temples 14 and connected, by means of the connection cables 45, to the motherboard 36.

Furthermore, according to some embodiments, one of the two temples 14 could be configured to support both the motherboard 36 and also the energy storage means 42 and the recharging means 44 (fig. 10).

According to possible embodiments, not shown in the drawings, the device 10 could not comprise a motherboard 36 and the components of the tracking assembly 12 could be connected to each other by means of specific interfaces.

In some embodiments, the mobile communication module 38, or a transceiver antenna associated with it, could not be provided on board the motherboard 36, but for example it could be detached with respect to it, incorporated into one of the temples 14 and connected, by means of the connection cables 45, to the motherboard 36.

For example, according to one possible embodiment, not shown in the drawings, the geolocation module 37, or a transceiver antenna associated with it, could be associated, for example incorporated, integrated or applied, with one of the temples 14 and equipped with dedicated energy storage means 42.

Furthermore, according to other embodiments, which can be combined with all the embodiments described here, the mobile communication module 38, or a transceiver antenna associated with it, could also be associated, for example incorporated, integrated or applied, with one of the temples 14 and equipped with dedicated energy storage means 42.

In addition, the mobile communication module 38 and the geolocation module 37, in the event that they are not on board the motherboard 36, could, for example, be disposed inside the temples 14 in a different way from what is shown in the drawings.

According to some embodiments, the geolocation module 37 and the mobile communication module 38 can be independent from each other and could not be physically connected to each other by means of the connection cables 45, for example the first being integrated, or incorporated, into one temple 14 and the second being integrated, or incorporated, into another temple 14.

In those embodiments in which they are associated with the temples 14, the geolocation module 37, the mobile communication module 38 and the energy storage means 42 preferably have a size such as to allow them to be incorporated into the same temples 14.

The purpose of the present description offers the possibility of displaying the device 10 together with other glasses or optical devices, for example inside an optical retail establishment.

In the event of theft, the presence of the satellite tracking assembly 12 in the device 10 which is very likely to be taken together with the other glasses on display, since it is substantially indistinguishable from a traditional pair of glasses, especially considering the short times and the very often poor lighting conditions in which such thefts occur, allows to trace and locate the device 10 and any other goods, thus being able to possibly both identify the perpetrators of the theft and also to identify and recover the stolen goods or at least part of them. Furthermore, given the high reliability, the device 10 can also be a valid deterrent to theft.

It is clear that modifications and/or additions of parts or steps may be made to the anti-theft and tracking device 10 as described heretofore, without departing from the field and scope of the present invention as defined by the claims.

In the following claims, the sole purpose of the references in brackets is to facilitate reading and they must not be considered as restrictive factors with regard to the field of protection claimed in the specific claims.

Claims

1. Anti-theft and tracking device (10), characterized in that said device (10) is conformed in the shape of a pair of glasses (11) having a frame (13) with a frame front (16) provided with two rims (18, 19) for a lens and respective temples (14), said device (10) comprising a satellite tracking assembly (12), wherein at least one component of said satellite tracking assembly (12) is incorporated into one of said temples (14).

2. Device (10) as in claim 1, characterized in that said satellite tracking assembly (12) comprises a motherboard (36) incorporated into one of said temples (14) and able to supply connection and communication interface means for one or more components of said satellite tracking assembly (12).

3. Device (10) as in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said satellite tracking assembly (12) comprises geo location means (37), which are associated with a temple (14) of said frame (13).

4. Device (10) as in any claim from 1 to 3, characterized in that said satellite tracking assembly (12) comprises energy storage means (42) configured to electrically power the components of said satellite tracking assembly (12).

5. Device (10) as in claim 4, characterized in that said energy storage means (42) are associated with at least one temple (14) of said frame (13).

6. Device (10) as in any claim from 1 to 5, characterized in that said satellite tracking assembly (12) comprises communication means (38) configured to allow communication of said satellite tracking assembly (12) with remote control means (40) associated with said device (10).

7. Device (10) as in claim 6, characterized in that said communication means (38) are associated with at least one temple (14) of said frame (13).

8. Device (10) as in any claim hereinbefore, characterized in that said frame front (16) has a transverse groove (43) through which connection cables are made through between said temples (14).

9. Device (10) as in any claim hereinbefore, characterized in that said satellite tracking assembly (12) comprises sound reception means (46) configured to supply a remotely accessible acoustic signal for environmental surveillance.

10. Device (10) as in any claim hereinbefore, characterized in that said satellite tracking assembly (12) comprises motion detection means (47).