Shipping container having integral geoclock system
First Claim
1. A shipping apparatus comprising:
- a substantially rigid housing comprising two opposed sections connected to one another and configured to form a container capable of being opened and closed;
an integral locking device configured to secure said container in the closed position, said locking device comprising;
a microprocessor;
a global positioning system (GPS) receiver;
a power supply; and
,an electromechanical latching mechanism configured to actuate said locking device and to permit the unlocking of said locking device upon signal from said microprocessor when said shipping container has reached a selected geographic location.
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Abstract
A shipping apparatus for small, high value or accountable items comprises: a substantially rigid housing comprising two opposed sections connected to one another, forming a container capable of being opened and closed, typically in a clamshell arrangement; and an integral locking device to secure the container in the closed position. The locking device includes: a microprocessor; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; a power supply; and an electromechanical latching mechanism to actuate the locking device and to unlock the locking device upon signal from the microprocessor when the shipping container has reached a selected geographic location. The locking device may further contain additional sensing and communication functions.
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19 Claims
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1. A shipping apparatus comprising:
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a substantially rigid housing comprising two opposed sections connected to one another and configured to form a container capable of being opened and closed; an integral locking device configured to secure said container in the closed position, said locking device comprising; a microprocessor; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; a power supply; and
,an electromechanical latching mechanism configured to actuate said locking device and to permit the unlocking of said locking device upon signal from said microprocessor when said shipping container has reached a selected geographic location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A shipping apparatus comprising:
a substantially rigid, lockable housing containing an integral locking device, said locking device comprising; a sensing device including a two-way communication system, said sensing device further including a GPS receiver; and
,a power supply. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A shipping apparatus comprising:
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a substantially rigid, man-portable housing comprising two opposed sections connected to one another and configured to form a lockable container capable of being opened and closed; a handle for carrying said container; and
,a locking device configured to secure said container in the closed position, said locking device comprising; a microprocessor; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; a power supply; and
,an electromechanical latching mechanism configured to actuate said locking device and to permit the unlocking of said locking device upon signal from said microprocessor when said shipping container has reached a selected geographic location. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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