Security Systems and Methods for Continuously Monitoring the Weight of a Container
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1. A weight management system, comprising:
- a weight monitoring system measuring a weight of a secured container at a remote site, the weight monitoring system transmitting the weight of the secured container to a central monitoring site; and
a central monitoring system in communication with the weight monitoring system at the remote site, the central monitoring system dispatching pickup of the secured container when a predetermined percentage of a weight capacity of the secured container is achieved.
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Abstract
Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to weight monitoring systems for recovering, processing, monitoring, and managing various commodities or products stored in a container.
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1. A weight management system, comprising:
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a weight monitoring system measuring a weight of a secured container at a remote site, the weight monitoring system transmitting the weight of the secured container to a central monitoring site; and a central monitoring system in communication with the weight monitoring system at the remote site, the central monitoring system dispatching pickup of the secured container when a predetermined percentage of a weight capacity of the secured container is achieved. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for weight management of one or more containers located at one or more remote sites, the method comprising:
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securing a container to a weight monitoring system located at a remote site, the weight management system including a plurality of load sensors for obtaining and monitoring a weight of the container, and a central management server in communication with the weight monitoring system; identifying the container at the remote site; monitoring the weight of the container; transmitting a message to the central management server when the weight of the container reaches a predetermined weight; scheduling pickup of the container; and invoicing a designated party based on the weight of the container once the container is transported away from the remote site. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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