System, method and apparatus for providing asset ir illumination for a camera cargo sensor
US12370951B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2300/8006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a cargo imaging device which allows for asset IR illumination and monitoring of the interior of a closed cargo container. According to a first preferred embodiment, the imaging device of the present invention includes a housing which encloses a central lens. The central lens is preferably located between an upper IR light guide and a lower IR light guide. Preferably, the central lens may be formed as a fish-eye lens. Still further, the imaging device of the present invention may preferably further include a BLE transmitter and antenna arrangement which may include an inverted-F BLE antenna and a BLE booster ring surrounding the lens to assist the inverted-F BLE antenna to transmit and receive signals between the cargo interior and the BLE antenna.
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