Container monitoring system and method
US5712789A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/0875
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A container monitoring system and method tracks location and load status of shipping containers within a defined premises and generates container status reports for customers receiving containers, suppliers or shippers of goods, and container carriers. Carrier and container identifiers are used to track and monitor movements and status of each container from a point of departure to a final destination and return. A combined computer and telecommunications system is also disclosed for executing the tasks of the container monitoring system.
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