Container monitoring system
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1. A detection system for an enclosed container, comprising:
- many nanosensors for detecting materials harmful to human beings within an enclosed container and transmitting a corresponding resonance frequency, the nanosensors being carried by a carrier material; and
at least one detection device which detects a condition of the nanosensors and outputs a signal responsive thereto.
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Abstract
A detection system for an enclosed container includes many nanosensors for detecting materials harmful to human beings within an enclosed container and transmitting a signal representing a condition thereof. The nanosensors are carried on a carrier material, such as a corrugated sheet. At least one detection device detects a condition of the nanosensors and outputs a signal responsive thereto, which can be received by a monitoring system external to the container. Containers which have harmful materials within them can be inspected or stopped before entering the country.
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1. A detection system for an enclosed container, comprising:
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many nanosensors for detecting materials harmful to human beings within an enclosed container and transmitting a corresponding resonance frequency, the nanosensors being carried by a carrier material; and at least one detection device which detects a condition of the nanosensors and outputs a signal responsive thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. In combination:
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a) a cargo container in which any suitable cargo is placed for transport from one place to another place; b) a detection system disposed in the container for detecting tampering with the container, the detection system including a nanonsensor assembly comprising a ridged carrier material supporting numerous nanosensors which are designed to transmit a predetermined frequency; c) means of storing and transmitting information about the condition of the nanosensors and optionally a serial number specific to the detection system using an ESN computer chip; and d) a power source for operating the detection system. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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27. A method for detecting harmful materials comprising:
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forming a nanosensor assembly including positioning a carrier material supporting nanosensors adjacent a support member to provide a series of hollow passages through which detectable materials are carried by a through flow of air, positioning the assembly in an enclosed container; and monitoring signals output by the nanosensors in response to the detectable materials with a monitoring device external to the container.
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