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Active logistical tag for cargo

US8587430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2006
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B13/2462
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An active logistical tag for cooperation with cargo elements, said tag comprising: a housing compatible for attachment of said tag to said cargo; a sensor suite for sensing logistical prompts, said prompts including at least one of motion, static magnetic fields and incident electromagnetic radiation; and a transmitter coupled to said sensor suite, for communicating logistical information in response to said logistical prompts.

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