Abstract:
A security system is provided for a cargo container having a door. An electronic control unit is provided for monitoring the locked status of the door. The electronic control unit is operably communicable with a remote computer terminal. A first software control program is located within the electronic control unit to monitor the locked status of the door. A second software control program is located within the remote computer terminal and is capable of retrieving activity and functions from the first software control program. A protocol is provided to facilitate communication between the electronic control unit and the remote computer terminal.
Abstract:
A security system is provided for a cargo container having a door. An electronic control unit is provided for monitoring the locked status of the door. The electronic control unit is operably communicable with a remote computer terminal. A first software control program is located within the electronic control unit to monitor the locked status of the door. A second software control program is located within the remote computer terminal and is capable of retrieving activity and functions from the first software control program. A protocol is provided to facilitate communication between the electronic control unit and the remote computer terminal.
Abstract:
A security system is provided for a cargo container having a door. An electronic control unit is provided for monitoring the locked status of the door. The electronic control unit is operably communicable with a remote computer terminal. A first software control program is located within the electronic control unit to monitor the locked status of the door. A second software control program is located within the remote computer terminal and is capable of retrieving activity and functions from the first software control program. A protocol is provided to facilitate communication between the electronic control unit and the remote computer terminal.
Abstract:
An apparatus to secure a door of a cargo container. The apparatus includes a latching device and a cover can be positioned over at least a portion of the latching device. The latching device is positioned within a housing. At least one pad is positioned between the latch and the housing. The latching device includes a screw for moving the latch between an open position and a closed position and a rotary motor for turning the screw. A pre-compressed spring is coupled to the latch and the screw for exerting a force to Increase friction and prevent back rotation of the screw.
Abstract:
A delivery system, comprising the steps of: assigning field personnel to provide a delivery or service at a designated location; traveling to the designated location to provide an on-site delivery or service; remotely actuating an opening mechanism to open an emergency exit door; entering the designated location through the door opening; providing a delivery or service at the designated location; and closing the emergency exit door after the delivery or service has been substantially completed.
Abstract:
A multiple lock cargo security system, comprising: a master security device including position sensors, a motor, a door sensor and a latch; a master controller connected to the position sensors and the door sensor; at least one slave security device having a slave controller connected to the master controller; and a computing device for communicating with the master controller through a wireless communication link, to move the security system locking devices to a locked or unlocked position.
Abstract:
An enhanced delivery system (300) for field service providers is disclosed. In its simplest form, the delivery system (300), can comprise the steps of: granting (305) permission to a service provider to provide a designated service at an assigned location; traveling (310) to the assigned location to provide a service; remotely actuating (315) an access point to gain access to a restricted area; accessing (320) the restricted area through the access point; providing (325) a service in connection with the restricted area; and closing (330) the access point after accessing the restricted area. The system (300) facilitates and simplifies access to restricted areas, and contributes to routinizing the service process for enhanced efficiencies.
Abstract:
An intelligent keyfob management system (300) is disclosed. The system (300) includes the steps of: sending (302) a RF signal having unique serial data from a transmitter; receiving (304) RF signal in a receiver and converting the RF signal to a digital signal; transmitting (306) the digital signal with the unique serial data from the receiver to a microcontroller; providing (308) an editable microcontroller memory including a look up table accessible by an external programming device; verifying (310) whether the unique serial data from the transmitting step matches data populated in the look up table; and performing or refraining from performing (312) a command requested by the transmitter, based on the data in the look up table.The system (300) is particularly adapted for use with security locks for containers, trailers, and delivery systems using emergency exit doors, and provides an enhanced tool in managing, monitoring and administering RF devices, and particularly keyfobs, typically from a remote or dispatch office location. The look up table can be used to program when an RF device or keyfob is operable or non-operable, and a logging feature can time stamp each device's usage or attempted usage, for later retrieval and analysis, which can be useful for management of RF device fleets and field and delivery personnel.
Abstract:
A system for use with a emergency exit door, comprising: a door opener including a stationary actuator with a movable distal arm for pushing the door open; a door strike mountable to a door frame having an opening to receive a latch of the emergency exit door, the electric door strike including a gate having a locked condition and a release condition; a controller connected to the door opener and the door strike; a remote activator having a triggered condition, which provides a signal to the controller when the remote activator is triggered, to unlock the gate and then the door opener, to open the emergency exit door.
Abstract:
A multiple lock cargo security system, comprising: a master security device including position sensors, a motor, a door sensor and a latch; a master controller connected to the position sensors and the door sensor; at least one slave security device having a slave controller connected to the master controller; and a computing device for communicating with the master controller through a wireless communication link, to move the security system locking devices to a locked or unlocked position.