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System and method for monitoring a closed container

US8717163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2010
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B25/10
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for providing communications for container security is provided. The system includes a sensing system for monitoring the contents of the container; a signal receiving element for receiving sensor data from the sensing system; a control element for analyzing received sensor data; a first transceiver element for receiving signals containing sensor data from within the container and for transmitting those signals outside of the container.

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