Method for monitoring a package, sentinel indicator system and logistics system
US8368511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2203/10
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a method for monitoring a package for storage and/or transport of at least one item. An exemplary method comprises receiving at a transmission unit measured data about properties of the item and/or about influences on the item via at least two sensors. The exemplary method also comprises executing via the transmission unit a decision of a logical node of a logistics system about a selection of data transmitted to a receiving unit. The exemplary method additionally comprises sending information about the desired selection of data from a control unit to the transmission unit. Finally, the exemplary method comprises enabling a user to make a selection relating to types of data to be transmitted.
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