Method and apparatus for electronically organizing transport documents
First Claim
1. A method for collecting and organizing transport documentation, the method comprising:
- loading a container;
capturing package level data regarding the content of the container;
receiving an electronic manifest data;
creating a unified manifest including electronic manifest data and package level data;
transmitting the unified manifest to a remote monitoring station for storage and analysis;
generating forms as needed by authorities using data from the unified manifest;
capturing sensor data regarding the transport condition of the container;
querying sensor data log;
consolidating sensor data with data from the unified manifest; and
generating a tracking data report which includes sensor data and data from the unified manifest.
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Abstract
A system and apparatus is provided for managing the collection, preparation, and storage of shipping documentation. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes multiple sensors, a processing system and a control unit for organizing and transporting shipping documents for multiple shipments in a real-time tracking system. The shipping document management system of the present invention travels and arrives with the actual shipment and allows the user to collect information and produce documents for viewing, scanning, transmitting and/or printing. The present invention may function as a universal open architecture envelope capable of linking to existing container sensor systems.
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1. A method for collecting and organizing transport documentation, the method comprising:
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loading a container; capturing package level data regarding the content of the container; receiving an electronic manifest data; creating a unified manifest including electronic manifest data and package level data; transmitting the unified manifest to a remote monitoring station for storage and analysis; generating forms as needed by authorities using data from the unified manifest; capturing sensor data regarding the transport condition of the container; querying sensor data log; consolidating sensor data with data from the unified manifest; and generating a tracking data report which includes sensor data and data from the unified manifest. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. An apparatus for collecting and organizing shipping information and documentation for producing and transmitting shipping documents, the apparatus comprising:
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an RFID reader configured to capture package level data loaded onto a shipping container; a processing element configured to receive electronic manifest data, wherein the electronic manifest data includes data regarding the identity of the shipping container, routing information and custody of the container contents;
further wherein the processing element is further configured to create a unified manifest including electronic manifest data and package level data;a transmitting element, wherein the transmitting element is configured to transmit the unified manifest to a remote monitoring station for storage and analysis; a form generating element, wherein the form generating element is configured to generate and populate forms with data from the unified manifest; and a sensing system, wherein the sensing system is comprised of at least one sensor which is configured to capturing sensor data regarding the transport condition of the container; wherein the processing element is further configured to consolidating sensor data with data from the unified manifest; and
further wherein the form generating element is further configured to generate a tracking data report which includes sensor data and data from the unified manifest. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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