Wireless asset monitoring and security system
US7339477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/28
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset assigned a unique identifier and operable wirelessly transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier. A data store maintains a list of the assets and privileges associated with the assets for authorized users of the assets. A control unit is adapted to receive identification signals from the assets and monitor positions of the assets within a defined area. The control unit communicates with the data store and is further operable to initiate an alarm event when privileges associated with a given asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. Each of the assets includes a lock-out mechanism that impedes use of the asset when the lock-out mechanism is activated. The control unit activates the lock-out mechanism of a given asset when the privileges associated with the asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded.
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