Shipping container monitoring and tracking system
First Claim
1. A device for monitoring a container for transporting cargo, the device comprising:
- a. a processor/sensor component comprising;
i. a processor for controlling the device;
ii. one or more sensors in communication with the processor for sensing container conditions;
iii. a satellite modem in communication with the processor for transmitting satellite communications comprising alerts relating to container conditions; and
iv. a connection to a power source; and
b. an antenna component connected to the process/sensor component, the antenna component comprising a satellite antenna connected to the satellite modem.
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Abstract
The invention provides a system for monitoring a container for transporting cargo. The system includes an onboard device attached to the container and a central computer system. The central computer system processes alerts transmitted by the onboard device. The onboard device includes a processor/sensor component and an antenna component. The processor/sensor component comprises a processor for controlling the device. The processor/sensor component also includes one or more sensor in communication with the processor for sensing container conditions. A satellite modem in the processor/sensor component transmits alerts relating to container conditions and other satellite communications. The antenna component includes a satellite antenna, which is connected to the satellite modem.
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1 Claim
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1. A device for monitoring a container for transporting cargo, the device comprising:
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a. a processor/sensor component comprising;
i. a processor for controlling the device;
ii. one or more sensors in communication with the processor for sensing container conditions;
iii. a satellite modem in communication with the processor for transmitting satellite communications comprising alerts relating to container conditions; and
iv. a connection to a power source; and
b. an antenna component connected to the process/sensor component, the antenna component comprising a satellite antenna connected to the satellite modem.
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Current AssigneeMaersk Logistics USA Incorporated (A.P. Møller Holding A/S)
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Original AssigneeMaersk Logistics USA Incorporated (A.P. Møller Holding A/S)
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InventorsBraun, Cynthia
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Application NumberUS11/974,041Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current340/539.13CPC Class CodesG06Q 10/08 Logistics, e.g. warehousing...
