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Title: Compact mobile-reader system for two-way wireless communication, tracking and status monitoring for transport safety and security

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1334632
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A system for monitoring a plurality radio frequency identification tags is described. The system uses at least one set of radio frequency identification tags. Each tag is attached to a container and includes several sensors for detecting physical conditions of said container. The system includes at least one autonomous intermediate reader in wireless communication with the frequency identification tags. The intermediate reader includes external wireless communication system, intermediate reader logic controller, and a self-contained rechargeable power supply. The system uses a central status reporting system in communication the intermediate reader.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
UChicago Argonne, LLC (Chicago, IL)
Patent Number(s):
9,514,431
Application Number:
14/451,218
OSTI ID:
1334632
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Aug 04
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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