Docking station accessory device for connecting electronic module devices to a package
US11057689B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/029
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An accessory device as a positioning device configured for use in connection with a package in-process of being delivered, or being prepared for, staged for or in-transit of delivery are herein described. The accessory device comprises a docking station including a receptacle used to receive, carry or apply one or more small electronic communication device module(s) to monitor package location(s) or condition(s) by securing electronic module(s) within the accessory device as a docking station to then be added and associated by computer-implemented systems with a package for wireless location and condition monitoring. The accessory device may include one or more retaining compartment features designed to hold or carry short-range radio module(s), serving as positioning device with monitoring module(s), coupled into the retaining feature receptacle(s).
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