Method and apparatus for handling 2-D fixes
US8842041B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S5/021
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a system for increasing the reliability of location data received from a container monitoring unit. According to a first embodiment, the system includes a GPS mesh network device to communicate with existing GPS devices and a remote monitoring station which receives data from unit devices applying back-end analysis for determining the most accurate and robust geo-location for each unit. The present invention provides a method to coordinate analysis of data to improve determination of the exact location and status of assets. This increased visibility will enable the customer to pinpoint the real time location of a single box more. This level of real time asset management translates into greater operational efficiency and performance, cost reductions, and improved safety and security.
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