Cellular devices, systems and methods for logistics support
US10592849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/1417
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Autonomous cellular transceivers for data logging, tracking and managing shipments, the devices having auto-provisioning capability. To auto-provision itself, the cellular device must be associated in a digital record with a particular shipment or object based on physical attachment or proximity—without manual assistance. Subsequent logging, tracking and managing records in a database or databases accessible to one or more users must be updated to reflect that assignment. Auto-provisioning is achieved by associating a cellular identification number of the autonomous cellular device with a shipment or object having a unique shipping identification number or an inventory identification number. Once the identifiers are coupled, the system creates a “shipment profile” of relevant data collected by a sensor or sensors on the cellular device while en route. The system will monitor, log, and report timepoint, waypoint, condition of the goods (as evidenced or extrapolated from sensor data) while in transit. Upon delivery, when polled, or at intervals, the system may publish a link to the data and/or a summary of the shipment status and condition, and push that link onto smart devices held …
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