Goods & Services

Computer hardware and computer software for composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages for providing or using wired or wireless communication services; GPS tracking devices; GPS receivers; GPS navigation devices; satellite transmitters and receivers; communication modems and terminals. Providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites; satellite transmission services; providing access to wireless, satellite and cellular telecommunications networks. Providing on-line non-downloadable computer software services used for managing, viewing, and tracking devices used for providing wireless, satellite and cellular connectivity; scientific research.

Abstract

An improved cargo tracking device which includes a main housing unit which can be secured to a roof or wall of a given cargo container using securing wings. The main housing of the tracking device of the present invention may preferably include a patch antenna and a front face/surface which extends out from the main horizontal plane of the tracking device and which includes an opening for the insertion/attachment of a solar panel array. According to further preferred embodiments, the solar panel of the present invention may preferably be electrically connected to the main circuit board via one or more electronic chokes which are preferably tuned to remove selected RF frequencies transmitted/received by the patch antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
• G06Q 10/0833 - Tracking
• H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas

Goods & Services

(1) Computer hardware and downloadable computer software for composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages for using wired or wireless communication services; GPS tracking devices; GPS receivers; GPS navigation devices; satellite transmitters and receivers; communication modems and satellite communications terminals; all the aforesaid for fleet and asset management, satellite and cellular monitoring and communications devices; all of the aforesaid provided on a business-to-business basis; none of the aforesaid in relation to education, entertainment, on-demand television services, telecommunications, broadcasting, broadband, fixed line and mobile telephony services, advertising services, sponsorship services, weather forecast and smart home services, home protection and security services. (1) Providing communication via computer terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites; satellite transmission services; providing access to wireless, satellite and cellular telecommunications networks; all the aforesaid for fleet and asset management, satellite and cellular monitoring and communications devices; all of the aforesaid provided on a business-to-business basis; none of the aforesaid in relation to education, entertainment, on-demand television services, telecommunications, broadcasting, broadband, fixed line and mobile telephony services, advertising services, sponsorship services, weather forecast and smart home services, home protection and security services. (2) Providing on-line non-downloadable computer software services used for managing, viewing, and tracking devices used to provide wireless, satellite and cellular connectivity; scientific research; all the aforesaid for fleet and asset management, satellite and cellular monitoring and communications devices; all of the aforesaid provided on a business-to-business basis; none of the aforesaid in relation to education, entertainment, on-demand television services, telecommunications, broadcasting, broadband, fixed line and mobile telephony services, advertising services, sponsorship services, weather forecast and smart home services, home protection and security services.

Abstract

The present invention provides a cargo imaging device which allows for asset IR illumination and monitoring of the interior of a closed cargo container. According to a first preferred embodiment, the imaging device of the present invention includes a housing which encloses a central lens. The central lens is preferably located between an upper IR light guide and a lower IR light guide. Preferably, the central lens may be formed as a fish-eye lens. Still further, the imaging device of the present invention may preferably further include a BLE transmitter and antenna arrangement which may include an inverted-F BLE antenna and a BLE booster ring surrounding the lens to assist the inverted-F BLE antenna to transmit and receive signals between the cargo interior and the BLE antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
• G02B 13/06 - Panoramic objectivesSo-called "sky lenses"

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method which allow for the rapid and reliable identification of towed trailers parked together in loading areas. According to a first preferred embodiment, an exemplary method of the present includes: monitoring hook-up criteria indicating that the first truck is maneuvering to hook-up with the first trailer; scanning for one or more transmitting devices when hook-up event criteria are met; determining which transmitting devices are sufficiently close to require an angle calculation based on RSSI levels; performing an Angle of Departure/Angle of Arrival calculation for each of the selected signals; determining which of the closest identified trailers have an Angle of Departure/Angle of Arrival which falls within a pre-set threshold; identifying a hook-up trailer based on detecting the Angle of Arrival/Angle of Departure and the compared RSSI levels; pairing the hook-up trailer ID device with a tractor ID device of the first truck; and transmitting paired ID information linking the hook-up trailer ID and the tractor ID device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
• H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers

Goods & Services

Computer hardware and downloadable communications computer software for connecting global computer networks in the nature of composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages in order to provide or use wired or wireless communication services; downloadable computer software for record keeping and invoicing relating to users of wired or wireless communication equipment; internet of things (IoT) and machine to machine (M2M) enabled devices, namely, GPS tracking devices Satellite communication services, namely, providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellite Design and development of computer hardware and software for wireless communications

Goods & Services

Computer hardware and computer software for composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages for providing or using wired or wireless communication services; GPS tracking devices; GPS receivers; GPS navigation devices; Satellite transmitters and receivers; Communication modems and terminals Providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites; Satellite transmission services; Providing access to wireless, satellite and cellular telecommunications networks Providing on-line non-downloadable computer software services used for managing, viewing, and tracking devices used for providing wireless, satellite and cellular connectivity; scientific research

Goods & Services

Computer hardware and downloadable computer software for composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages for using wired or wireless communication services; GPS tracking devices; GPS receivers; GPS navigation devices; Satellite transmitters and receivers; Communication modems and satellite communications terminals Providing communication via computer terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites; Satellite transmission services; Providing access to wireless, satellite and cellular telecommunications networks Providing on-line non-downloadable computer software services used for managing, viewing, and tracking devices used to provide wireless, satellite and cellular connectivity; scientific research

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system, method and apparatus for transmitting data reports at adjustable reporting rates based on detected rates of change in the heading of a tracked asset. According to a preferred embodiment, upon detection of a heading change, the device of the present invention may preferably power a location detection device (e.g., a GPS receiver or the like) to determine an accurate location. At the same time, the asset device may preferably monitor and store both the current heading and the rate of change of the heading. Based on the detected rate of change of the heading, the system may preferably select and update a report frequency based on a lookup table. Preferably, the lookup table may be based on a correlation between a given rate of heading change and predetermined temporal sample rates. According to a preferred embodiment, the higher the rate of change in heading may correspond to a higher temporal sample rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G06Q 10/0832 - Special goods or special handling procedures, e.g. handling of hazardous or fragile goods
• G06Q 10/0833 - Tracking
• G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

Abstract

The present invention provides an antenna assembly which includes a capacitively coupled array of two or more inverted-L antennas. According to a preferred embodiment, the antenna assembly preferably may include: a receive resonator, a transmit resonator and a coupled bar which capacitively feeds the resonators. The receive resonator is preferably formed as an inverted-L antenna and the transmit resonator is preferably formed as an inverted-L antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas
• H01Q 21/30 - Combinations of separate antenna units operating in different wavebands and connected to a common feeder system

Abstract

A system and method for frost detection and frost mitigation for an imaging device within a container interior. According to a first preferred embodiment, the system preferably may include an imaging device having one or more LED light sources for illuminating the container interior. According to a preferred embodiment, the system may preferably first receive digital images from the imaging device along with one or more detected sensor inputs. Thereafter, the system may preferably calculate the potential for frost on or around the imaging device based on one or more sensor inputs which may include the imaging device temperature in combination with a door open signal, a detected light level or the like. The system may then preferably analyze the digital images during times of likely frost events using a frost detection algorithm which detects the presence of frost based on image characteristics derived from previously captured images with known frost levels.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/00 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof
• G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
• H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof provided with illuminating means

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved network architecture which allows for many unique and specific interactions between LoRa networked devices, while still maintaining the security, range and low energy benefits of LoRa and LoRaWAN networks.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• H04W 76/14 - Direct-mode setup
• G16Y 10/75 - Information technologyCommunication

Abstract

A device, mobile operator, network, and a device provider can exchange messages for EAP-TLS authentication. The network can include an authentication server function (AUSF). A device and a device provider can record both a device certificate and a device provider certificate. The network can receive an encrypted identity for the device and forward the identity to the device provider. The device provider can send the device certificate and the device provider certificate to the network. The network can (i) receive a “client hello”, (ii) select a network public key and private key, and (iii) send a certificate signing request to the device provider with the network public key, and (iv) receive a network certificate verified by the device provider certificate. The network can receive the device certificate from the device in a TLS handshake and mutually authenticate with the device using the received network certificate and the device certificate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys

Abstract

The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for determining the status of coupled assets during transport. According to a first preferred embodiment, a method of the present invention preferably includes triggering a set of tracking devices to transmit time stamp data indicating when the tracked assets cross pre-set speed thresholds. The present invention preferably further includes comparing the received time stamp data to equivalent data points from other assets and identifying unique pairs of assets which crossed the same speed thresholds at similar times and positions (i.e. matching velocity profiles). The system then designates the unique pair of assets as coupled and may apply custom tracking rules and power saving algorithms to the coupled assets.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/52 - Determining velocity

Goods & Services

Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for tracking and monitoring the location and operational status of heavy equipment.

Goods & Services

(1) Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for tracking and monitoring the location and operational status of heavy equipment.

Goods & Services

Computer hardware and computer software for composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages for providing or using wired or wireless communication services; computer software for record keeping and invoicing relating to users of wired or wireless communication equipment; internet of things (IoT) and machine to machine (M2M) enabled devices, namely, GPS tracking devices. Providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites. Design and development of computer hardware and software for wireless communications.

Abstract

The present invention provides an antenna array which includes a structure in the form of a hexagonal pyramid with a flat top surface/facet. According to preferred aspects, the pedestal support of the present invention preferably further includes six side facets which are preferably disposed 60 degrees from each other. Preferably, each side facet preferably supports a patch antenna and the top facet supports a top/zenith antenna. According to a preferred embodiment, the azimuth antennas may be offset from the ground plane by an angle between 20 and 60 degrees. The zenith antenna is preferably substantially parallel to the ground plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/18 - Means for stabilising antennas on an unstable platform
• H01Q 21/20 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a curvilinear path
• H01Q 1/16 - Strainers, spreaders, or spacers
• H01Q 3/24 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the orientation by switching energy from one active radiating element to another, e.g. for beam switching
• H04B 7/155 - Ground-based stations
• H01Q 21/26 - Turnstile or like antennas comprising arrangements of three or more elongated elements disposed radially and symmetrically in a horizontal plane about a common centre

Abstract

The present invention preferably includes a monitoring device which is able to monitor both signals from the cab and the contents of a trailer/container. According to a preferred embodiment, the monitoring device may transmit monitoring signals (i.e., RF, ultra-sonic, IR) within the trailer/container and receive responsive signals/feedback indicating the status of the container interior. According to preferred embodiments, the monitoring device of the present invention may preferably receive data/signals from sensors internal to the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• B60D 1/62 - Auxiliary devices involving supply lines, electric circuits, or the like
• B60Q 11/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups

Goods & Services

Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for tracking and monitoring the location and operational status of heavy equipment

Goods & Services

Providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites Computer hardware and downloadable computer software for composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages for providing or using wired or wireless communication services; downloadable computer software for record keeping and invoicing relating to users of wired or wireless communication equipment; internet of things (IoT) and machine to machine (M2M) enabled devices, namely, GPS tracking devices Design and development of computer hardware and software for wireless communications

Abstract

A device, mobile operator, network, and a device provider can exchange messages for EAP-TLS authentication. The network can include an authentication server function (AUSF). A device and a device provider can record both a device certificate and a device provider certificate. The network can receive an encrypted identity for the device and forward the identity to the device provider. The device provider can send the device certificate and the device provider certificate to the network. The network can (i) receive a “client hello”, (ii) select a network public key and private key, and (iii) send a certificate signing request to the device provider with the network public key, and (iv) receive a network certificate verified by the device provider certificate. The network can receive the device certificate from the device in a TLS handshake and mutually authenticate with the device using the received network certificate and the device certificate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys

Abstract

A device, mobile operator, network, and a device controller can exchange messages for EAP-TLS authentication. The network can include an authentication server function (AUSF). A device and device controller can record both a device certificate and a device controller certificate. The device controller can receive a subscriber concealed identity (SUCI) for the device from the AUSF. The device controller can decrypt the SUCI and send the network the certificates with a device SUPI. The network can send at least a TLS ephemeral public key to the device controller. The device controller can generate a digital signature for at least the ephemeral public key with a private key for the device controller certificate. The AUSF can complete an EAP-TLS authentication with the device using at least (i) the device certificate for the device, (ii) the device controller certificate for the server, (iii) the digital signature, and (iv) the ephemeral public key.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 12/0431 - Key distribution or pre-distributionKey agreement
• H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys
• H04W 12/03 - Protecting confidentiality, e.g. by encryption
• H04W 12/041 - Key generation or derivation
• H04W 12/02 - Protecting privacy or anonymity, e.g. protecting personally identifiable information [PII]

Abstract

A database sends identification and dispatch orders to a ship or rail transport that powers a shipping container during the ship or rail segment of the container's journey. The database also sends identification and dispatch orders to gensets that power shipping containers on a motor vehicle transport during a vehicular segment of the container's journey. The database associates the identification and dispatch orders along with the container as the container moves from connection with a genset on a vehicular transport to a ship or rail transport, and associates the identification and dispatch orders along with the container as the container moves to connection with a genset on a vehicular transport from a ship or rail transport.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile

Abstract

Disclose are various approaches for optimizing operation of an autonomous wireless mobile asset monitoring system. The approaches involve detecting the presence of cargo in a mobile asset. First, if energy conservation is a requirement of the system, each zone of the mobile asset is scanned until cargo is detected in one of the zones. Then, the results of the scan are transmitted to backend infrastructure. Alternatively, if energy conservation is not a requirement of the system, every zone of the mobile asset is scanned and the results of the scan are transmitted to backend infrastructure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
• G01S 15/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
• G01S 7/529 - Gain of receiver varied automatically during pulse-recurrence period
• G01S 7/527 - Extracting wanted echo signals
• G01S 15/88 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications
• H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
• H04B 11/00 - Transmission systems employing ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

Abstract

A method and related system for monitoring a time-temperature profile comprises measuring by a temperature sensor a temperature of an object, recording by an electronic device a time-temperature data point including the temperature and a time at which the temperature was measured, communicating the recorded time-temperature data point by the electronic device to a computing system, and determining by the computing system whether the recorded time-temperature data point is outside a predetermined acceptable range.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
• G01K 7/42 - Circuits effecting compensation of thermal inertiaCircuits for predicting the stationary value of a temperature
• G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening

Goods & Services

GPS tracking device.

Goods & Services

Computer hardware and computer software for composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages for providing or using wired or wireless communication services; computer software for record keeping and invoicing relating to users of wired or wireless communication equipment; internet of things (IoT) and machine to machine (M2M) enabled devices, namely, GPS tracking devices. Providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites. Design and development of computer hardware and software for wireless communications.

Goods & Services

Providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites Computer hardware and computer software for composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages for providing or using wired or wireless communication services; computer software for record keeping and invoicing relating to users of wired or wireless communication equipment; internet of things (IoT) and machine to machine (M2M) enabled devices, namely, GPS tracking devices Design and development of computer hardware and software for wireless communications

Abstract

A dual role antenna assembly operable for use with GEO and LEO/MEO satellites has at least two curled inverted-F substantially omnidirectional antennas mounted on a ground plane. The antennas have asymmetrical gain patterns favoring certain sectors and are oriented such that the favored sectors of the different antenna face different directions. A controller selects the antenna for connection to an RF front-end in accordance with predetermined performance criteria.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 5/50 - Feeding or matching arrangements for broad-band or multi-band operation
• H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
• H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas
• H01Q 3/24 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the orientation by switching energy from one active radiating element to another, e.g. for beam switching

Abstract

A wireless communication system includes one or more application servers communicating with remote terminals over connections established via cellular or satellite networks. The application servers are capable of switching between different cellular networks. A satellite gateway communicates with the remote terminals via satellite connections when cellular service is unavailable. The satellite gateway emulates a cellular network so that the application server sees the satellite gateway as another cellular network.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04W 84/06 - Airborne or Satellite Networks

Abstract

A mobile refrigerator unit is operated remotely via wireless technology using a system with a local maintenance switch. A local override switch turns the refrigerator unit on and off, but keeps it on in the event of failure of the maintenance switch.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 23/00 - Control of temperature

Abstract

To test whether a trailer is coupled to a tractor when the tractor ignition switch is off, a test switch in the trailer connects a high-impedance power source in a trailer to a line carrying energy from the tractor ignition switch to the trailer's electrical load, and measures the voltage at the line. A high voltage indicates a connection only to the electrical load in the trailer and thus a decouple. A low voltage indicates a measurement of the electrical loads in both trailer and tractor and hence a coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
• G08B 29/00 - Checking or monitoring of signalling or alarm systemsPrevention or correction of operating errors, e.g. preventing unauthorised operation

Abstract

A system allows a remote asset, via an Intelligent Device and interconnected Central Data Server to autonomously, and continuously monitor and update its status on various parameters; and from these, to calculate an overall asset state that may be caused by various combinations of the parameters and to infer the operational states and logistical position of a transport refrigeration unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 17/00 - Fire alarmsAlarms responsive to explosion

Abstract

One or more sensors mounted on a railcar sense the effect of weight of the railcar and transmit the data, for example via a communication link, to a user for storage and feedback where needed. In one embodiment the sensors are mounted on one or more rail trucks that carry the car body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 19/04 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for weighing wheeled or rolling bodies, e.g. vehicles for weighing railway vehicles
• G01G 23/01 - Testing or calibrating of weighing apparatus
• G01G 23/37 - Indicating the weight by electrical means, e.g. using photoelectric cells involving digital counting

Abstract

One or more sensors mounted on a railcar sense the effect of weight of the railcar and transmit the data, for example via a communication link, to a user for storage and feedback where needed. In one embodiment the sensors are mounted on one or more rail trucks that carry the car body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 19/03 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for weighing wheeled or rolling bodies, e.g. vehicles for weighing during motion
• G01G 19/04 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for weighing wheeled or rolling bodies, e.g. vehicles for weighing railway vehicles

Abstract

A quadrifilar helix antenna system with a finite ground plane has a pair of bifilar helical elements extending upwardly from the finite ground plane. A symmetrical array of monopole elements surrounds the lower portion of the pair of bifilar helical elements in the near field so as to load the lower portion and thereby raise the phase center of the antenna to improve the circularly polarized far-field radiation at low elevation angles.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 19/00 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic

Abstract

A flexible fuel sensor for measuring the fuel level in a tank in which the sensor is installed. The flexible fuel sensor comprises a fitting arranged to be mounted to a mated fitting on a fuel tank associated with a hole in the fuel tank, a flexible down member extending from the fitting in a first direction and including a fuel level sensing mechanism, the down member configured to be mounted to extend through the hole into the fuel tank, and a sensor head extending from the fitting in a second direction and including sensor electronics coupled to the fuel level sensing mechanism. The flexible down member may comprise a coil made of steel wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
• G01F 23/26 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields

Abstract

An automated and/or remote method for identifying and/or changing the source of power for these generator sets, which may apply to any environment where there are alternative sources of power available which must be managed remotely (such as for other powered containers not used for refrigeration transport).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Locating a movable asset involves communicating the position of the asset with a GPS on the asset to a network center when the asset is outside a predetermined area, and communicating the position to asset differentially with a GPS on the asset and with a GPS on a reference when the asset is within the predetermined area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/16 - Anti-theftAbduction
• G01S 19/42 - Determining position

Abstract

Locating a movable asset involves communicating the position of the asset with a GPS on the asset to a network center when the asset is outside a predetermined area, and communicating the position to asset differentially with a GPS on the asset and with a GPS on a reference when the asset is within the predetermined area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups

Abstract

To test whether a trailer is coupled to a tractor when the tractor ignition switch is off, a test switch in the trailer connects a high-impedance power source in a trailer to a line carrying energy from the tractor ignition switch to the trailer's electrical load, and measures the voltage at the line. A high voltage indicates a connection only to the electrical load in the trailer and thus a decouple. A low voltage indicates a measurement of the electrical loads in both trailer and tractor and hence a coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• G08B 29/00 - Checking or monitoring of signalling or alarm systemsPrevention or correction of operating errors, e.g. preventing unauthorised operation
• B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device

Abstract

Fuel monitoring includes discontinuously applying electrical power to a fuel sensor in a fuel tank, sampling an electrical value corresponding to the fuel in the fuel tank during the discontinuously applied electrical power, comparing a sensed value with a prior sensed value, and determining whether the compared levels indicate an alarm condition

Abstract

Fuel monitoring includes discontinuously applying electrical power to a fuel sensor in a fuel tank, sampling an electrical value corresponding to the fuel in the fuel tank during the discontinuously applied electrical power, comparing a sensed value with a prior sensed value, and determining whether the compared levels indicate an alarm condition

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm

Abstract

A freight management arrangement includes a monitor system that communicates over wireless with a large number of freight assets by land and with smaller number of users each associated with a fleet of the freight assets. The monitor system polls sensed ambient data in the freight assets on the basis of requests from the users. The requests may be stored as data in the monitor system or occur on a real-time basis.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04M 3/42 - Systems providing special services or facilities to subscribers
• H04W 24/00 - Supervisory, monitoring or testing arrangements
• G08B 25/14 - Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems

Abstract

A database sends identification and dispatch orders to a ship or rail transport that powers a shipping container during the ship or rail segment of the container's journey. The database also sends identification and dispatch orders to gensets that power shipping containers on a motor vehicle transport during a vehicular segment of the container's journey. The database associates the identification and dispatch orders along with the container as the container moves from connection with a genset on a vehicular transport to a ship or rail transport, and associates the identification and dispatch orders along with the container as the container moves to connection with a genset on a vehicular transport from a ship or rail transport.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

A method for determining that a GPS receiver is located within a predetermined geofence volume. An embodiment of the invention includes the steps of receiving global positioning system signals from a plurality of GPS satellites; calculating a solution set of possible receiver positions from the global positioning signals; determining whether any portion of the solution set of receiver positions is within the geofence volume; and determining that the receiver is outside the geofence volume if no portion of the solution set of receiver positions is within the geofence volume. The concept of exclusion space is introduced and used in methods for determining the probability that a receiver is within a geofence volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/50 - Determining position whereby the position solution is constrained to lie upon a particular curve or surface, e.g. for locomotives on railway tracks
• G01S 19/51 - Relative positioning
• G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions

Abstract

The status of a transport refrigeration unit and the load therein is established on a real time and batch time basis by continuously transmitting the cargo temperature or reefer return temperature, and determining conditions such as loading and unloading, open doors, waiting times, etc. This allows apportioning costs between the operator of the transport and the consignee of the cargo.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes

Abstract

An automated and/or remote method for identifying and/or changing the source of power for these generator sets, which may apply to any environment where there are alternative sources of power available which must be managed remotely (such as for other powered containers not used for refrigeration transport).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• G08B 17/00 - Fire alarmsAlarms responsive to explosion

Abstract

Particular implementations are particularly useful in providing a system in which the hardware is more easily upgradable and new hardware functionality may be added without adding any new physical hardware. Through placement of an FPGA closely associated with the CPU of a personal computer, the FPGA may be reconfigured to act as new hardware. A system for installing new virtual hardware involves loading firmware into memory associated with the FPGA and reconfiguring the FPGA through a microcontroller. Particular implementations include universal ports associated with the FPGA into which adapter plugs can be placed to quickly adapt to any device that may be added through the virtual hardware use of the FPGA. Other implementations include high density connectors into which a plurality of ports of varying configurations may be plugged for connection of external electronic equipment through the FPGA.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 5/14 - Determining absolute distances from a plurality of spaced points of known location

Abstract

Wireless monitoring and communication initiate and terminate shipping container intermodal shipment orders automatically. AC power to the container is determined by analyzing the power characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 11/12 - Resonant antennas

Abstract

An automated and/or remote method for identifying and/or changing the source of power for these generator sets, which may apply to any environment where there are alternative sources of power available which must be managed remotely (such as for other powered containers not used for refrigeration transport).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 17/00 - Fire alarmsAlarms responsive to explosion

Abstract

A database dispatches data to a wireless device on the particular source that powers a container during any segment of its journey.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
• G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
• H04K 1/00 - Secret communication

Abstract

A method of acquiring signals from satellites in a Global Positioning System (GPS) is disclosed. The method includes receiving navigation signals from the satellites of the GPS, down-converting to complex baseband the received navigation signals to form a first signal, digitizing samples of the first signal, nonlinear processing of the digitized samples of the first signal to form a second signal, where the nonlinear processing comprises forming a weighted sum of products of pairs of the digitized samples at different relative delays, in which one of each of the pairs has been complex conjugated, coherent averaging the second signal over integer multiples or submultiples of a spreading sequence period of the navigation signals to form a third signal, performing circular correlation processing of the third signal with a representation of each navigation signal of the navigation signals and determining a timing offset at which a correlated output energy is maximized, based on the circular correlation processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 1/00 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmittersReceivers co-operating therewith

Abstract

An automatic identification system (AIS) communications payload for a space vehicle traveling in earth orbit includes an antenna; a receiver connected to the antenna to receive an AIS signal including a reported vessel position transmitted from a vessel; a processor to process the received AIS messages and determine the accuracy of the reported vessel position; and a transmitter to transmit the processed AIS messages and the determined accuracy to a ground earth element. The processor may be configured to determine a position of the space vehicle; compare the reported vessel position to the space vehicle position; and determine the accuracy of the reported vessel position based on the comparison. The processor also may be configured to flag the AIS message as suspect when the reported vessel position is determined to be inaccurate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor

Abstract

A spaced-based system to simultaneously track and monitor one or More ocean going vessels at any point on the earth includes a plurality of satellites. Each satellite includes an AIS communications payload to receive AIS signals which have AIS information transmitted from the one or more vessels and to transmit the received AIS information. The system includes ground earth elements that each have a receiver to receive the AIS information transmitted from one or more of the plurality of satellites and globally track and monitor the one or more vessels based on the AIS information received from the communications payload. The satellites are distributed in two or more orbital planes located at a substantially common altitude and at a substantially common inclination.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 1/68 - Marker, boundary, call-sign, or like beacons transmitting signals not carrying directional information
• G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elementsInteraction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations

Abstract

In a freight management system a translator in a monitor system receives and transmits data in standard freight message format from and to a number of users, as well as in a variety of wireless formats to and from freight assets, and automatically in real time translates between the formats. The translator receives sensed data from the freight assets and transmits the translated data to the respective users while transmitting commands in wireless format to the freight assets on the basis of data received in standard freight message format.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 24/00 - Supervisory, monitoring or testing arrangements
• B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
• G06F 11/00 - Error detectionError correctionMonitoring

Goods & Services

Providing electronic tracking of freight information to others

Goods & Services

computer hardware and computer software for composing, formatting, transmitting and receiving messages for providing or using wired or wireless communication services; computer software for record keeping and invoicing relating to users of wired or wireless communication equipment

Goods & Services

Providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites.

Goods & Services

(1) Providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites.

Goods & Services

providing communications among user terminals by means of a system employing orbiting satellites