Asset tracking system with data ping based on asset movement
US9020527B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S5/0027
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An asset tracking system that optimizes the value per ping by tying the ping to movement of the asset. The asset tracking device will send a ping to a remote host (i.e., receiver) when pre-determined condition(s) regarding the movement are met, conditions such as time between movements, the pattern of movement, and number of movements within a time period. In such a manner, the value per ping is optimized, leading to increased battery life and decreased operational cost. To satisfy these conditions and exception events, the asset tracking device is equipped with appropriate sensors, actuators, and trigger mechanism(s). The sensors and actuators detect movements and/or confirm or recognize a sequence of movements. When the detected movements and/or sequence of movements match a predetermined, recognized pattern or condition, the trigger mechanism is activated, after which a data ping is sent.
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