; (3) the term installation of a tracking device means, whether performed by an officer or employee of a governmental entity or by a provider at the direction of a governmental entity— (A) the physical placement of a tracking device; (B) the remote activation of the tracking software or functionality of a tracking device; or (C) the acquisition of a radio signal transmitted by a tracking device; and (4) the term tracking device means an electronic or mechanical device which permits the tracking of the movement of a person or object, including a phone, wearable device, connected vehicle, or other computer owned, used, or possessed by the target of surveillance. . (2) Conforming amendments (A) The table of sections for chapter 205 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 3117 and inserting the following: 3117. Tracking orders. . (B) Section 2510(12)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (C) a communication from a lawfully installed tracking device (as defined in section 3117 of this title), if— (i) the tracking device is physically placed; or (ii) the tracking software or functionality of the tracking device is remotely activated and the communication is transmitted by the tracking software or functionality as a result of the remote activation