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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE SHIPMENT OF HIGH-VALUE CARGO

  • US 20100257904A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2010
  • Published: 10/14/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for enhancing the security of high value cargo during shipment within an enclosed container without enabling the container to be distinguished from similar shipments of lower value cargo, the system comprising:

  • an Internal Locking Mechanism (ILM) configured to prevent opening of the container when the container is closed and the ILM is locked, the ILM being externally undetectable when the container is closed;

    a Base Unit (BU) cooperative with the ILM, the BU being externally undetectable when the container is closed;

    an electronic OnBoard Identity Module (OBIM) which is removably enclosable within the BU, the OBIM when enclosed within the BU being able to secure and release the ILM, unlocking of the ILM being inhibited when the ILM is secured and unlocking of the ILM being enabled when the ILM is released, the OBIM being configured for wireless communication with external nodes when the OBIM is enclosed within the BU and the container is closed, the OBIM being able to wirelessly receive and electronically store a master identity code, herein referred to as the Master Number (MN);

    a Module Body Tag (MBT) displaying a visible indication of the MN, the MBT being durably attached to the OBIM in a location which is not visible from outside the BU when the OBIM is enclosed within the BU; and

    a Security management System (SMS) configured for wireless communication with the OBIM, the SMS including a processor and software configured so as to direct the SMS to receive the MN from the OBIM, transmit a signal to the OBIM causing the OBIM to secure the ILM, and transmit a signal to the OBIM causing the OBIM to release the ILM.

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