Closure system and method
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1. A method of providing cargo security, comprising:
- providing a closure system that includes a memory module and a locking module, wherein the memory module is fixed to the locking module;
loading into the memory module information corresponding to an enclosure; and
locking the enclosure with the locking module.
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Abstract
A closure system and method for improving cargo security. According to one aspect of the disclosure, a locking module is configured to selectively prevent unpermitted access to an enclosure. A memory module is correlated to the locking module and configured to store information corresponding to the enclosure.
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1. A method of providing cargo security, comprising:
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providing a closure system that includes a memory module and a locking module, wherein the memory module is fixed to the locking module;
loading into the memory module information corresponding to an enclosure; and
locking the enclosure with the locking module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A closure system, comprising:
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a locking module configured to selectively prevent unpermitted access to an enclosure; and
a memory module correlated to the locking module and configured to store information corresponding to the enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A closure system, comprising:
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a locking module configured to selectively prevent unpermitted access to an enclosure; and
a memory module coupled to the locking module and configured to store information corresponding to the enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A closure system, comprising:
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a locking module configured to selectively prevent access to an enclosure, wherein the locking module includes a body defining an internal bore;
a nonvolatile memory device;
a generally planar circuit board having a first side with a plurality of electrically conductive contact surfaces, and a second side which mounts the nonvolatile memory device in a determined electrical relation with the contact surfaces;
wherein the circuit board and the nonvolatile memory device are installed within the internal bore such that the contact surfaces are substantially exposed for electrical access of the nonvolatile memory device. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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