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The LoJack system was created and patented in 1979 by William Reagan, who went on to establish LoJack Corporation. The name "LoJack" was coined to be the "antithesis of [[Carjacking|hijack]]", wherein "hijack" refers to the theft of a vehicle through force.<ref name="twice1">{{cite web|date=2013-07-08|title=LoJack Founder William Reagan, 78, Passes Away|url=https://www.twice.com/industry/lojack-founder-william-reagan-78-passes-away-7983|website=twice.com|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> In 2021, Spireon acquired LoJack from CalAmp. |
The LoJack system was created and patented in 1979 by William Reagan, who went on to establish LoJack Corporation. The name "LoJack" was coined to be the "antithesis of [[Carjacking|hijack]]", wherein "hijack" refers to the theft of a vehicle through force.<ref name="twice1">{{cite web|date=2013-07-08|title=LoJack Founder William Reagan, 78, Passes Away|url=https://www.twice.com/industry/lojack-founder-william-reagan-78-passes-away-7983|website=twice.com|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> In 2021, Spireon acquired LoJack from [[CalAmp]]. |
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| Type | Stolen Vehicle Recovery System |
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| Inventor | William Reagan |
| Inception | 1986 |
| Manufacturer | Spireon |
| Website | lojack |
LoJack, also known as LoJack by Spireon, is a stolen vehicle recovery system that utilizes GPS to locate users' vehicles from an accompanying app. Dealers can also check battery and inventory status, manage lots, and send targeted marketing campaigns to customers.
History
The LoJack system was created and patented in 1979 by William Reagan, who went on to establish LoJack Corporation. The name "LoJack" was coined to be the "antithesis of hijack", wherein "hijack" refers to the theft of a vehicle through force.[1] In 2021, Spireon acquired LoJack from CalAmp.
Functionality
The core of the LoJack system is a small hardware device that utilizes GPS technology to locate vehicles without wasting the car battery. Integrated with PSAP, users can quickly contact the corresponding police department in the event of vehicle theft and recover their vehicles within 26 minutes of reporting the crime.
See also
- Carjacking
- Comparison of device tracking software
- Connected car
- LoJack for Laptops
- Motor vehicle theft
- Radio direction finder
- Vehicle tracking system
References
- ^ "LoJack Founder William Reagan, 78, Passes Away". twice.com. 2013-07-08. Retrieved 2018-06-08.