System For Multiple Layered Security Within A Cargo Container
First Claim
1. A method for monitoring a container for transporting goods which are identified by one or more RFID tags, the method comprising:
- reading an RFID tag associated with a first item to be transported;
determining a proper storage condition for the first item;
selecting an alarm condition based on the determined proper storage condition for the first item;
reading an RFID tag associated with a second item to be transported;
determining a proper storage condition for the second item;
selecting an alarm condition based on the determined proper storage condition for the second item;
monitoring the container to determine storage conditions;
setting the storage conditions within the container based on the determined storage condition for the first item; and
adjusting the storage conditions within the container based on the determined storage condition for the second item.
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Abstract
This invention describes layers of security sensors to determine the status of a container from point of departure to a final destination of the container. In particular, the present invention discloses the use of at least three levels of security applied to a single cargo container including an inductive sensor couples with an optical sensor to detect intrusions, a door switch sensor, and an RFID reader in communications with RFID tags embedded in the cargo and other sensors throughout the cargo hold. Security layering not only serves as a deterrent but also serves as an active defensive security system for establishing security “gates.”
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16 Claims
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1. A method for monitoring a container for transporting goods which are identified by one or more RFID tags, the method comprising:
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reading an RFID tag associated with a first item to be transported; determining a proper storage condition for the first item; selecting an alarm condition based on the determined proper storage condition for the first item; reading an RFID tag associated with a second item to be transported; determining a proper storage condition for the second item; selecting an alarm condition based on the determined proper storage condition for the second item; monitoring the container to determine storage conditions; setting the storage conditions within the container based on the determined storage condition for the first item; and adjusting the storage conditions within the container based on the determined storage condition for the second item. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An apparatus for monitoring a container for transporting at least a first item and a second item which are identified by one or more RFID tags, the apparatus comprising:
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an RFID tag reader configured for reading at least RFID tags associated with a first item and a second item to be transported; a processing element for determining a proper storage condition for the first item; an alarming element for selecting an alarm condition based on the determined storage conditions for the first item; a processing element for determining a proper storage condition for the second item; an alarming element for selecting an alarm condition based on the determined storage conditions for the second item; and a monitoring element for monitoring the storage conditions of the container. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An apparatus for monitoring a container for transporting at least a first item and a second item which are identified by one or more RFID tags, wherein the apparatus comprises a processing element configured to:
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receive input from an RFID reader regarding a first item to be transported; determine a proper storage condition for the first item; select an alarm condition based on the determined proper storage condition for the first item; receive input from an RFID reader regarding a second item to be transported; determine a proper storage condition for the second item; select an alarm condition based on the determined proper storage condition for the second item; receive data regarding storage conditions in the container; set the storage conditions within the container based on the determined storage condition for the first item; and adjust the storage conditions within the container based on the determined storage condition for the second item.
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