End to end logistic chain tracking and control of shipping containers
US10679173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method for providing end to end logistic chain control and tracking during shipping by utilizing a cost-efficient and reliable RPMA wireless network technology. The system consists of a wireless, self-powered device connected to shipping container containing goods for transportation and a variety of required sensors to sense the conditions of the goods inside the container. The container related information is transmitted in real-time or in near real-time to customer end in the following sequence: Device to RPMA Access points to Data center via satellite backhaul connectivity to Customer's Platform. The present system also enables the customers to take an intelligent action to control cargo container, if required. The present invention relates to a system and method of providing a wireless, self-powered system for end to end logistic chain tracking and control of shipping containers over sea, land, air by utilizing a low-power, wide-area communication technology, particularly Random Phase Multiple Access (RPMA) communication network and data processing and/or storage network technology.
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