System and method for tracking ships and ship cargo
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1. A system for tracking a container, the system comprising:
- a central processor;
a position tracking system configured to track a position of the container, the position tracking system being in communication with the central processor; and
a database configured to store tracking information for the container, the database being in communication with the central processor, wherein the central processor is configured to process information from the position tracking system and the database.
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Abstract
The subject invention relates to systems and methods of tracking ships and ship cargo. In one embodiment, the system includes a central processor, a position tracking system, and a database. According to one aspect of the invention, the method includes registering, tracking, and confirming the arrival of a plurality of ships or ship containers.
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14 Claims
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1. A system for tracking a container, the system comprising:
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a central processor;
a position tracking system configured to track a position of the container, the position tracking system being in communication with the central processor; and
a database configured to store tracking information for the container, the database being in communication with the central processor, wherein the central processor is configured to process information from the position tracking system and the database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of tracking a plurality of containers, the method comprising:
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registering each of the plurality of containers;
tracking each of the plurality of containers in transit; and
confirming arrival of the plurality of containers at a destination. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A method of tracking a plurality of ships, the method comprising:
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examining and certifying each of the plurality of ships at a point of origin;
tracking the plurality of ships in transit between the point of origin and a destination; and
confirming arrival of each of the plurality of ships at the destination.
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