Method and system for monitoring relative movement of maritime containers and other cargo
First Claim
1. A reader for monitoring the movement of cargo, the reader comprising:
- means for transmitting and receiving information;
an internal signal receiver for receiving indicators, from a device, related to at least one of a position and a change in position of a particular piece of cargo to which the device is affixed; and
means for logging position-based data of the particular piece of cargo.
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Abstract
A container and cargo movement monitoring system includes a device, a reader, and a server. The reader includes means for transmitting and receiving information, an internal signal receiver for receiving indicators, from a device, related to at least one of a position and a change in position of a particular piece of cargo to which the device is affixed, and means for logging position based data of the particular piece of cargo. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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26 Claims
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1. A reader for monitoring the movement of cargo, the reader comprising:
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means for transmitting and receiving information;
an internal signal receiver for receiving indicators, from a device, related to at least one of a position and a change in position of a particular piece of cargo to which the device is affixed; and
means for logging position-based data of the particular piece of cargo. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A server for monitoring movement of cargo, the server comprising:
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means for storing a data map representing a position of each piece of cargo;
means for receiving indicators from at least one reader, said indicators representing a current position or directional vector for a particular piece of cargo; and
means for determining, based on the data map and the received indicators, whether a particular piece of cargo has moved beyond a predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of monitoring movement of cargo on a shipping vessel, the method comprising:
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determining a data map, based on at least one of a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), a Time Difference Of Arrival (TDOA) value, and an Angle Of Arrival (AOA) value, including a position or change in position for each piece of cargo prior to moving the shipping vessel;
monitoring a position of each piece of cargo during movement of the shipping vessel; and
providing an alarm if a piece of cargo moves beyond a predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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