Cargo geofencing using a vehicle gateway
US10402772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/35
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electronic components may be integrated in objects used by the trucking industry, such as truck, tractor trailer, cargo, and loading bay. These objects may then communicate with each other and with a gateway device to transmit or receive data or commands. The gateway may be configured to attach to the truck, such as by securing to the truck frame or securing to an interior of the truck cab. The gateway may couple to one or more input devices, and receive sensor data through the one or more input devices. The gateway may execute steps that allow the gateway to perform geofencing to prevent conflict between cargo in the vehicle and cargo in another vehicle or in areas of a loading bay.
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