Electronic seal equipped with a breakage-detecting circuit and method for sealing a door based on the same
US8487768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an electronic seal for sealing a door. The door is equipped with a latch. The electronic seal includes a plug and a socket. The plug can be inserted in the socket through the latch. Thus, the door is sealed by the electronic seal. The door cannot be opened without breaking the electric seal. The electronic seal records any event of breakage.
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