Composite anti-tamper container with embedded devices
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1. A container with an integral breach detection system, comprising:
- a plurality of panels that define the volume of the container, wherein a portion of at least one panel includes a continuous material;
at least one optical fiber that is in contact with the continuous material, wherein the optical fiber is configured to propagate radiation from a source connected to the optical fiber; and
a sensor configured to detect a variation in the propagated radiation that is caused by an external condition imposed on the container.
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Abstract
A design and manufacturing methods for reusable, stackable shipping containers made from composite materials is described. The composite material is embedded with optical fibers, data and electrical paths, and various types of components. These embedded devices are capable of detecting intrusions through the container walls, securely storing and processing information, and securely communicating information to other containers and to remote devices.
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21 Claims
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1. A container with an integral breach detection system, comprising:
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a plurality of panels that define the volume of the container, wherein a portion of at least one panel includes a continuous material;
at least one optical fiber that is in contact with the continuous material, wherein the optical fiber is configured to propagate radiation from a source connected to the optical fiber; and
a sensor configured to detect a variation in the propagated radiation that is caused by an external condition imposed on the container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A stack of containers with an integral breach detection system, comprising:
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a plurality of containers that each include a plurality of panels that define the volume of each respective container, wherein each container includes at least one panel that includes a continuous material portion;
a plurality of optical fiber grids that are respectively embedded in each portion of continuous material, wherein each optical fiber grid is configured to propagate radiation from at least one source respectively connected to the optical fiber grid; and
a plurality of sensors configured to detect a variation in the propagated radiation that is caused by an external condition imposed on the -respective container, wherein the sensors are configured to pass data that represents the detected variation among each other. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A container with an integral breach detection system, comprising:
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a substantially monolithic container that includes a portion implemented with a continuous material;
at least one optical fiber that is embedded in the continuous material, wherein the optical fiber is configured to propagate radiation from a source connected to the optical fiber; and
a sensor configured to detect a variation in the propagated radiation that is caused by an external condition imposed on the container. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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