industry electronics founded los angeles california 2002 headquarters 117 west 9th street suite 1214 los angeles california usa key people patrick e. bertagna co founder chairman chief executive officer and president louis rosenbaum co founder board member head of finance committee alex mckean chief financial officer andrew duncan president of business development board member treasurer christopher walsh board member greg provenzano board member number of employees 7 2008 . 1 website www.gtxcorp.com gtx corp otcmkts gtxo is a technology licensee that develops miniaturized global positioning system gps tracking technology for a wide variety of consumer branded products . contents 1 history 2 about gtx corp 3 products 3.1 stand alone 3.2 embedded tracking devices 3.3 tracking app 4 patents 5 awards & recognitions 6 brand ambassadors 7 references 8 external links history edit gtx corp is a holding company that owns and operates two subsidiaries engaged in the iot and wearable technology business . global trek xploration gtx was founded in 2002 and became publicly traded in 2008 . the company is headquartered in los angeles california with a european distribution and fulfillment center in ireland u.k. gtx corp also utilizes international re sellers distributors in canada mexico australia nepal italy switzerland austria sweden norway the netherlands finland baltics and russia that service customers in over 20 countries . about gtx corp edit gtx corp is committed to pioneering creating and delivering smart mobile and wearable iot technology . empowering the global community and keeping you connected to who and what matters most with gps tracking and recovery location based services . gtx corp gtxo is a pioneer in wearable technology and enterprise gps real time personal location based services . gtx is known for its lifestyle enhancing and award winning patented gps smart shoe blockbuster smartphone gps tracking app and innovative gps smartsole . gtx corp also owns and operates locimobile inc which develops applications for smart phones and tablets and code amber alertag . the company has a comprehensive intellectual property strategy and owns an extensive portfolio of patents patents pending registered trademarks copy rights and url s and was recently featured in a 38 page research piece which outlines the value proposition of the company s ip portfolio . products edit gtx corp is a wearable technology companies with 3 lines of gps equipped tracking technology stand alone devices embedded tracking devices and a tracking app . each of these technologies are connected to and report to the gtx tracking platform and information is accessible through an online monitoring portal and smart locator app . gtx corp is known to make the gps location reporting platform which consists of a module that measures 2.20 1.36 inches . it is made to combine gps satellite tracking and cellular transmission in a chipset with secure access to a back end portal . stand alone edit the take along vl2000 model is equipped features such as gsm gprs for data and voice sos alert notifications locate on demand and a sleep mode with motion sensor for up to 14 days battery life . the prime lite model is a robust device small enough to embed in a host of consumer or enterprise products for quick and easy tracking . embedded tracking devices edit gps tracking insoles utilize an invisible wandering assisted technology . the patented gps smartsole feature a miniaturized gps tracking device implanted in the insoles and powered by a rechargeable battery with a 2 3 day single charge . the gps smartsole sends signals to a central monitoring website showing the exact location of the wearer device using a combination of satellite and cellular technology . after activating and setting up a tracking account with gtx corp you will be able to monitor the person wearing the gps smartsole using a computer tablet or smartphone . tracking app edit track my workforce application for computer tablet and or smartphone allows employers to easily track and monitor their employees drivers and sales reps by having them download a simple android or apple app on their smartphones or tablets . patents edit currently gtx corp gtx owns a patent portfolio consisting of over 80 patents worldwide . gtx makes and sells products and services that help find people and things through a comprehensive tracking platform which is protected by an extensive ip portfolio including the 286 patent issued last year which is not just restricted to footwear but has far broader implications . the 286 patent effects any tracking device from embedded devices as in the case of the gps smartsole to other products like a gps watch and further to the ubiquitous stand alone hand held wireless gps trackers . awards & recognitions edit 2015 ctia awards 2nd place 2015 member of united nations global compact 2015 aarp top 10 new technology 2015 connected world award finalists 2012 abi research identifies gtx corp paving the way into the next billion dollar market 2012 listed in entrepreneur magazine 100 brilliant companies 2011 exhibited in 100 most important inventions of mankind technology museum in sweden 2010 won the people s choice award for most innovative connected device brand ambassadors edit ray ciancaglini former professional boxer and award winning concussion awareness activist sidney rice former super bowl champion and pro bowl nfl wide receiver jason fox current nfl offensive tackle for miami dolphins colin mccarthy former nfl linebacker for the tennessee titans clinton portis former nfl running back for the washington redskins references edit company profile http gtxcorp.com about gtx http gtxcorp.com about gtx brand ambassadors gtx corp welcomes current and former nfl players as athlete endorsers and brand ambassadors seethruequity initiates coverage on gtx corp. otcqb gtxo with a price target of 0.09 gtx this wearable tech company could deliver 6x 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