Systems, methods, and devices for securing cargo
First Claim
1. A method for monitoring cargo, the method comprising:
- receiving a photograph of a lock when the lock is installed to secure cargo;
in response, activating the lock to secure the cargo;
receiving conditions information from the lock, wherein the lock is configured to transmit conditions information that includes an indication of a current location of the cargo;
receiving an indication of a route that is to be traveled by the cargo;
determining whether the cargo has deviated from the route based on the current location of the cargo; and
transmitting a notification of the deviation when the cargo has deviated from the route.
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Abstract
Enhanced methods and systems for securing and monitoring cargo are described. Some examples provide a cargo monitoring system (“CMS”) that is configured to track, identify, and report about anomalous conditions or events related to cargo shipments. The CMS may include a software system that receives conditions information from electromechanical locks that secure cargo. The locks include data terminals that facilitate near real time monitoring of cargo. The electromechanical locks are installed on the bars or other mechanism (e.g., door rings) that lock the doors of a cargo container, train car, van door, or the like. The data terminals include logic that is configured to transmit to the CMS information about current conditions, such as location, temperature, lock status (e.g., open, closed), tamper attempts, and the like. The cargo monitoring system interprets the received information and performs various actions based thereon, such as to transmit alerts if anomalous conditions are detected.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for monitoring cargo, the method comprising:
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receiving a photograph of a lock when the lock is installed to secure cargo; in response, activating the lock to secure the cargo; receiving conditions information from the lock, wherein the lock is configured to transmit conditions information that includes an indication of a current location of the cargo; receiving an indication of a route that is to be traveled by the cargo; determining whether the cargo has deviated from the route based on the current location of the cargo; and transmitting a notification of the deviation when the cargo has deviated from the route. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A non-transitory computer-readable medium including contents that are configured, when executed, to cause a computing system to perform a method for monitoring cargo, the method comprising:
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receiving a photograph of a lock when the lock is installed to secure cargo; in response, activating the lock to secure the cargo; receiving conditions information from the lock, wherein the lock is configured to transmit conditions information that includes an indication of a current location of the cargo; receiving an indication of a route that is to be traveled by the cargo; determining whether the cargo has deviated from the route based on the current location of the cargo; and transmitting a notification of the deviation when the cargo has deviated from the route.
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21. A system for monitoring cargo, the system comprising:
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a processor; a memory; and logic instructions stored in the memory and configured, when executed by the processor, to perform a method comprising; receiving a photograph of a lock when the lock is installed to secure cargo; in response, activating the lock to secure the cargo; receiving conditions information from the lock, wherein the lock is configured to transmit conditions information that includes an indication of a current location of the cargo; receiving an indication of a route that is to be traveled by the cargo; determining whether the cargo has deviated from the route based on the current location of the cargo; and transmitting a notification of the deviation when the cargo has deviated from the route.
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