Smart switch for providing container security
US9558602B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B25/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method for a smart switch are provided. The smart switch may be integrated into various types of security devices and intelligently protect the devices from unwanted manipulation. In one particular embodiment, the smart switch may use location information from a GPS receiver to determine whether the device is in a safe zone, and the smart switch may intelligently enable or disable certain changes of the current operational status of the security device. Alternatively, pre-set time period, RFID authorization, environmental factors, or a combination of several factors may be used by the smart switch to determine whether users may change the operational status of the security device.
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