LoJack

Stolen car finder

LoJack is a brand name for a vehicle tracking and recovery system, used to locate stolen cars.

The device transmits a signal that police can track.

The name has become somewhat generic for any similar tracking technology: They put a LoJack on the company trucks.

Sometimes used figuratively for any method of keeping tabs on someone or something.

brand

trademark

Registered commercial identifier

subscription · service · competitor · OnStar · patent · licensed · certified · installer · authorized · genuine

tracking

GPS

Satellite-based location technology

receiver · transmitter · frequency · satellite · coordinates · ping · beacon · homing · triangulation · recovery

theft-recovery

stolen

Taken unlawfully

dispatch · alert · notification · investigation · locate · retrieval · report · authorities · law-enforcement · pursuit

automotive

vehicle

Means of transport

hidden · VIN · ignition · concealed · aftermarket · OEM · dashboard · wiring · module · unit

Categories
Opposites
vehicle security function

LoJackcar alarm

Vehicle theft deterrent

steering wheel lock · kill switch · immobilizer · audible alarm

TRACKING vs. ANONYMITY

LoJackGPS jammer

Blocks satellite navigation signals

Faraday cage · untrackable · untraceability · off-grid · going dark

OWNERSHIP PROTECTION vs. THEFT FACILITATION

LoJackcar theft

Unlawfully taking vehicles

grand theft auto · vehicle theft · chop shop · carjacking · theft ring

Family

jack

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G