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System and method detecting and monitoring noncompliant interstate transportation of materials

  • US 6,601,022 B2
  • Filed: 02/12/2002
  • Issued: 07/29/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for detecting and monitoring noncompliant interstate transportation of a material, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a detection and monitoring network whereby multiple ports-of-entry are each equipped with a detection system that is in communication with a central computer;

    (b) using the detection systems to detect levels of the material in vehicles passing through each of the ports-of-entry;

    (c) associating the levels of material detected for each vehicle with the respective vehicle;

    (d) saving the vehicle material levels on a computer; and

    (e) uploading the vehicle material levels detected at each port-of-entry to the central computer for monitoring and review, wherein the central computer allows the respective vehicles to be monitored by comparing the levels of material detected in the vehicle at each port-of-entry to determine approximately when or where the vehicle acquired a non-compliant load.

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