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Method and apparatus for a handheld terminal and applications for implementation of secure authorization for handling freight

  • US 9,087,315 B1
  • Filed: 04/05/2012
  • Issued: 07/21/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for tracking assets and managing transport documents, the apparatus comprising:

  • a transceiver element, wherein the transceiver element is configured to transmit and receive data based on agent identification information, container data and shipping information;

    a communication element for requesting access and receiving authorization for accessing a secure container;

    an RFID reader configured to capture package level data of the secure container;

    at least one sensor for identifying agents;

    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;

    wherein the processing element is further configured to create a unified manifest including electronic manifest data and package level data; and

    further wherein the processing system further includes an OCR processing element;

    and further wherein the processing element is further configured to consolidate sensor data with data from the unified manifest;

    a form generating element, wherein the form generating element is configured to generate and populate forms with data from the unified manifest;

    wherein the form generating element is further configured to generate a tracking data report which includes sensor data and data from the unified manifest;

    and further wherein the form generating element is further configured to generate forms using data from the unified manifest including package level data and geolocation data to identify and populate one or more forms required for international shipping;

    a sensing system, wherein the sensing system is comprised of at least one sensor which is configured to capture sensor data and further wherein the sensing system comprises at least one environmental sensor selected from the group of environmental sensors which includes;

    an accelerator, a magnetometer, and an optical sensor;

    a display screen system for user level interaction;

    a geolocation transponder for providing geolocation information to the processing system, wherein the geolocation transponder is selected from the group of geolocation transponders which includes;

    global positioning system, Wi-Fi location databases, and cellular network locator.

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