System and tracking method to monitoring and ensure the security of shipments

Abstract

A system electronically tracks each or more entities related to the shipment as a group of colocated points that are monitored to provide enhanced shipment security against attacks or illegal or unauthorized actions that could compromise the shipment's security. A data processing system (DPS) receives a plurality of location tracking signals from various entities related to the shipment, associates the location tracking signals as a shipment group to which a unique shipment tracking identifier (STID) is assigned, and presents the shipment group as a plurality of colocated points in a shipment tracking user interface (STUI).The SPD monitors any unscheduled deviations in at least one of the expected colocation / geolocation of the location tracking signals, identifies specific types of unscheduled deviations, and triggers a series of responsive actions to protect the shipment. Unscheduled deviations can include signal jamming attacks, incorrect collection (or theft) of an operator-assigned shipment, and unexpected separation of tracked entities.

Description

/ 63 “TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND ENSURING THE SECURITY OF SHIPMENTS” PRIORITY AND RELATED REQUESTS

[001] The application claims priority over Provisional Application No. United States Patent and Trademark No. 62 / 540659, filed August 3, 2017. All content of this application is incorporated into the present invention by reference. BACKGROUND 1. Field of invention

[002] This disclosure relates generally to security systems and processes in the freight transport industry, and in particular to a method and system for monitoring the status and providing security to shipments by means of location-based tracking. 2. Description of the Related Technique

[003] Large quantities of cargo are transported daily in In the continental US and most other industrialized countries, trucking is common. The use of articulated trucks provided by the trucking industry represents a significant portion of the carriers used to transport these loads, including those that may eventually be transferred from a box truck and placed onto an air freight vehicle, or vice versa. In the trucking industry, cargo is arranged to be transported from a point of origin to a point of destination by means of a specific box truck, driven by an operator. The truckers (or truck drivers / operators) who provide the actual service of moving these loads from origin to destination are usually owner-operated truckers whose sole purpose is to safely transmit the cargo from the point of origin to the point of destination and receive payment for the completion of that delivery.

[004] Each shipment is valuable to the parties involved in the shipping transaction, from the shipper, the brokerage service, to the Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 12 / 168 / 63 truck driver (or truck driver / operator) and the recipient. Thus, cargo security, once the cargo leaves the point of origin / shipment, is a concern. In conventional truck transport, cargo security aspects are mainly based on the operator's diligence in the field, as the box truck is moved along a selected delivery route.

[005] Unfortunately, the value of this cargo is also often useful to other people who are not involved in the shipment and who wish to steal the cargo and / or the truck for various reasons, including financial or other ones. Even a diligent operator is unable to detect when activities are occurring within or around the shipment and the truck or box truck that negatively affect the shipment and / or compromise or prevent the completion of the shipment's delivery. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[006] The description of the illustrative embodiments can be read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. It will be appreciated that, for simplicity and clarity of illustration, the elements illustrated in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements are exaggerated in relation to other elements. Embodiments incorporating teachings of the present disclosure are shown and described in relation to the figures presented in the present invention, in which:

[007] FIG. 1A illustrates an example of a data processing system (DPS) in which various aspects of a shipment tracking and location security system can be implemented, according to one or more embodiment(s);

[008] FIG. 1B provides a block diagram representation of examples of functional modules that support the various different features provided by a location tracking and security utility. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 13 / 168 / 63 dispatch (SLTSU) within the SPD of FIG. 1A, according to one or more embodiment(s);

[009] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a shipment tracking communication environment that includes shipment-related entities configured with location tracking devices that communicate location signals to a monitoring computer via a communication network, according to one or more embodiment(s);

[0010] FIG. 3A illustrates an example of an input data flow from a variety of different entities related to the shipment and environmental sources that are received, compiled and / or aggregated to present specific workflow instructions to a mobile communication device of a driver / operator transporting the shipment, according to one or more embodiment(s);

[0011] FIG. 3B illustrates an example of a signal jamming attack in the communication environment of FIG. 3A and the responsive identification of the attack and notification of relevant stakeholders triggered by the execution of the SLTSU by the aggregation server, according to one embodiment;

[0012] FIG. 4A is a block diagram representation content presented within a shipment tracking user interface (STUI) that provides shipment group tracking using colocated visual recognitions, according to a plurality of embodiments;

[0013] FIG. 4B illustrates a second STUI, which presents a focused view of a single, selected expedition group, according to one or more modes of realization;

[0014] FIGS. 5A-5D and 6A-6D, respectively, illustrate examples of point tracking user interfaces that present a view Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 14 / 168 / 63 focused on entities related to the co-located expedition of a specific expedition being monitored, including warnings / notifications identifying any anomalies that occur in the expedition, according to one or more modes of performance;

[0015] FIG. 7 provides a flowchart that illustrates a method for monitoring expeditions using colocated points and responding to anomalies or deviations detected in the expected movement and / or presentation of the points, according to a plurality of implementation methods;

[0016] FIG. 8A provides a flowchart illustrating a method for identifying an anomaly type and responding to the separation of colocalized points outside the expected separation zones, according to one or more embodiment(s);

[0017] FIG. 8B provides a flowchart illustrating a method for identifying when a shipment is moved by someone other than an authorized and designated driver / operator, according to one or more embodiment(s);

[0018] FIG. 9 provides a flowchart illustrating a method for identifying and responding to jamming attacks and loss of location signals, according to one or more embodiments; and

[0019] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of a mobile communication device used by an operator / driver that is equipped with a DOTS tracking application to allow real-time tracking of the dispatch group and receiving notification of possible problems that occur with the dispatch group, according to one or more performance modes. DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE REALIZATION FORMS

[0020] In one or more respects, the embodiments illustrative of the present disclosure provide a data processing system, a security monitoring and tracking system of Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 15 / 168 / 63 expedition, a method and a mobile communication device for electronically tracking a shipment to provide enhanced security and protection of the shipment and against theft and other illicit actions, including jamming attacks. A system electronically tracks each or more entities related to the shipment as a group of colocated points that are monitored to provide enhanced security of the shipment against illegal or unauthorized attacks or actions that may compromise the security of the shipment.A data processing system (DPS) receives a plurality of location tracking signals from various entities related to the shipment, associates the location tracking signals as a shipment group that is assigned a unique shipment tracking identifier (STID), and presents the shipment group as a plurality of colocated points in a shipment tracking user interface (STUI). The DPS monitors any unscheduled deviations in at least one of an expected colocation / geolocation of the location tracking signals, identifies specific types of unscheduled deviations, and triggers a series of responsive actions to protect the shipment. Unscheduled deviations can include signal jamming attacks, incorrect receipt (or theft) of an operator-assigned shipment, and unexpected separation of the tracked entities.

[0021] Generally, illustrative embodiments additionally provide different forms and methods of automated point-based shipment tracking, with computer-based detection of anomalies in the movement of colocated points and subsequent response to detected anomalies by automatic computer-based generation of one or more notifications and / or triggering of responsive actions. As a first aspect, a disclosure implementation generally provides security tracking of a shipment by presenting and monitoring the movement of several colocated points, with each point representing a Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 16 / 168 / 63 of the various entities related to the shipment. The movement of the colocated points is then analyzed to allow the detection of potential improper acts in relation to the vehicle / transport and / or the shipment or cargo, such as abandonment of a shipment by the operator / driver, as an application. Other applications of the disclosure provide ways of generating real-time alerts and / or notification of potential cargo and / or transport vehicle theft, such as a box truck, where theft is being facilitated by signal interference attacks or tampering with location sensors.

[0022] Disclosure expands the use of systems to track the location of one or more related entity(ies) involved in the shipment of a cargo. For example, to track the location of a cargo and / or a box truck, a location tracking device (such as a transponder) can be attached to the entity being tracked, in a embodiment. The location tracking device wirelessly communicates a location signal indicating a geolocation of the tracked entity. The location of a single entity associated with the shipment can be tracked through a single point on a tracking / monitoring computer that receives the geographic signals from the location tracking device.

[0023] In conventional shipments that include a single transponder to track the location of a shipment and / or the truck, thieves and others intending to steal or interfere with the cargo / shipment or the truck resort to using jamming techniques to block the signals emitted by the transponders. Once the signals are blocked, the thief can proceed to remove the cargo from the truck or steal the trailer and / or truck body or the combination thereof with the cargo, knowing that the shipment's location can no longer be tracked. By using this transponder signal jamming attack, no wireless tracking is possible. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 17 / 168 / 63 transmitted to the monitoring computer to subsequently detect the location of the stolen items, when the theft is later discovered. When the theft is discovered, it is likely that the thief will have left with the shipment. This disclosure addresses this use of signal jamming, providing a monitoring system that quickly identifies when a signal jamming attack has been initiated and a responsive system to notify relevant parties to respond and prevent the theft of the cargo or container.

[0024] Additionally, a load or a container containing cargo is occasionally designated by a shipper for collection by a selected / authorized driver / operator from a collection point, such as a cargo loading dock. There are occasions when the load or container is deliberately or inadvertently attached to another operator's vehicle (e.g., a truck) and removed from the collection point by the incorrect / unauthorized operator. When the correct / authorized operator arrives, there is no load / container to collect, and the unauthorized operator may take a long time with the shipment. The shipper and other associated / interested parties are forced to deal with the loss of the shipment, resulting in lost time and / or financial loss, especially if the load or container has been deliberately taken by the unauthorized operator and is not recovered.Again, the disclosure aspects address each of the scenarios above and provide a solution that allows for the early detection of these activities and triggers notifications and responses that mitigate the effects of the specific activity detected.

[0025] In the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, specific exemplary embodiments in which the disclosure can be practiced are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosed embodiments. For example, specific details such as the order, structure, elements, and connections of specific methods have been presented in the present invention. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 18 / 168 / 63, however, it should be understood that the specific details presented need not be used to practice embodiments of this disclosure. It should also be understood that other embodiments may be used and that logical, architectural, programmatic, mechanical, electrical and other changes may be made without departing from the general scope of the disclosure. The detailed description below should therefore not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended and equivalent claims thereto.

[0026] References within the descriptive report to “1 embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “embodiments” or “one or more embodiment(s)” are intended to indicate that a specific feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. The appearance of such expressions in various locations in the descriptive report does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. In addition, various features are described that may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described that may be requirements for some embodiments but not for other embodiments.

[0027] It is understood that the use of specific components, device names and / or parameters and / or corresponding acronyms thereof, such as those of the execution utility, logic and / or firmware described in the present invention, are by way of example only and are not intended to imply any limitations on the embodiments described. Embodiments may thus be described using different nomenclatures and / or terminologies used to describe the components, devices, parameters, methods and / or functions in the present invention, without limitation. References to any specific protocol or proprietary name in the description of one or more of Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 19 / 168 / 63. Elements, resources, or concepts of the embodiments are provided only as examples of an implementation, and these references do not limit the extent of the claimed embodiments to embodiments in which different names of element, resource, protocols, or concepts are used. Thus, each term used in the present invention should receive its broadest interpretation, given the context in which that term is used.

[0028] In the description of the disclosure features and accompanying drawings, embodiments are presented from the perspective of a truck-based shipping model, wherein the term “carriers” is used to refer to (i) an owner-operator with a single piece of equipment, (ii) an owner-operator or small business owner with multiple trucks, and who may employ multiple drivers; and (iii) a large commercial organization / business that includes a large number of trucks, for example, hundreds of trucks and drivers. Additionally, the term “equipment” generally refers to the combination of “trailer and box” and encompasses the various different types of equipment available, including, but not limited to, flatbeds, boxes, refrigerated trucks, etc.According to one embodiment, the relevant details of the equipment being tracked include the type of equipment and the available capacity of the specific equipment to carry the additional cargo. It is understood that while specific types of heavy-duty trucks fall under the term equipment, the term equipment can also be applied to different types of trucks or motor vehicles without limitation. Additionally, the underlying disclosure features are fully applicable to other transport and / or shipping spaces, such as water transport (e.g., sea or river freight), where the carriers are owners of vessels or captains of cargo ships, the equipment is watercraft or amphibious vessels, and the shipper can be any registered person or company that has cargo that can be transported on water. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 20 / 168 / 63 from a cargo collection point to a delivery destination by a carrier. Air transport is also a supported space that may include a structure designed for the interface of air-based cargo dispatchers and pilots with aircraft, etc. It is even more foreseeable that the functionality of the presented structure / environment may be extended to a transport space involving drone dispatches, for example, where drone operators (pilots) are not co-located on the drone equipment.

[0029] To simplify and present the best embodiments of the invention, the disclosure is described from the perspective of a shipment being transported by a box truck combination, as is common in the trucking industry, where the transporter is a truck driver and the equipment is a truck or trailer (a motorized land vehicle) to which a box or container is attached. It is understood that the features and functionalities described in the present invention may also be applicable to different types of motorized land equipment, such as cars, RVs, buses, motorcycles and the like, without limitation. It is also possible to extend this to bicycles and other forms of non-motorized transport.

[0030] Certain invented terms are used in the present invention to describe the features and functionality of the disclosure. For example, the term “shipment-related entity” is used to refer to each of the following, without limitation: a cargo, a cargo container, a trailer (e.g., a motor vehicle), a box or container, a box truck as a combined operator equipment, an operator, a mobile operator device. Each shipment-related entity has a separate location tracking mechanism that allows the geographic location of the entity to be determined. In one or more embodiments, the location tracking mechanism is a transponder. The location tracking mechanism provides a unique location signal to the Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 21 / 168 / 63 a specific entity related to the shipment. The term “shipment group” generally represents two or more of the shipment-related entities that are assigned to the same shipment. The entities in a shipment group are expected to be physically colocated while the shipment is being delivered. Certain exceptions or deviations limited to the colocation of one or more of the entities are anticipated and accounted for by the algorithm provided in the present invention. The grouping of entities is expected to be within a specific range / radius of each other and move in the same direction as each other, with some limited exceptions (e.g., when a truck driver / operator leaves the truck / van at a truck stop or at the shipment pickup location).

[0031] Throughout the description, references to the term shipment primarily refer to cargo transported from a point of origin to a delivery destination. Other terms used throughout the disclosure are provided with functional descriptive names that represent the meanings and / or context in which the terms are introduced and / or used.

[0032] The attached figures present various aspects and / or features of the embodiments described; however, certain features may not be expressly presented in the figures and / or in their description. In the descriptions of the different views of the figures, similar elements are given names and reference numbers similar to those in the previous figure(s). The description of the illustrative embodiments is therefore read in conjunction with the attached figures. It will be appreciated that, for simplicity and clarity of illustration, the elements illustrated in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements are exaggerated in relation to other elements. Embodiments incorporating teachings of the present disclosure are shown and described with respect to the figures presented in the present invention. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 22 / 168 / 63

[0033] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the hardware, firmware / software, and software components and their basic configuration represented in the following figures may vary. For example, the illustrative components of the data processing system 100 (FIG. 1A) and the mobile communication device 1000 (FIG. 10) are not intended to be exhaustive, but are representative to highlight some of the components used to implement some of the embodiments described. For example, different configurations of the computer device 100 or the user's mobile communication device 1000 may be provided, containing other devices / components, which may be used in addition to or in place of the hardware represented and / or described, and may be configured differently.The examples presented are therefore not intended to imply architectural or other limitations regarding the forms of implementation currently described and / or general innovation.

[0034] With reference now to the figures, and beginning with FIG. 1A, an example of a Server Data Processing System (SDS) 100 is illustrated within which various aspects of disclosure and, in particular, cargo / shipment tracking, with detection and notification of possible anomalies that may be indicative of wrongdoing, can be implemented according to one or more embodiments. In one embodiment, the SDS 100 can be a server within a group of servers, wherein the servers can be colocated in a single location and / or geographically dispersed across multiple locations. In other embodiments, the SDS 100 can be any electronic device, such as, without limitation, a desktop computer, notebook computer, or a single server. Additionally, in one embodiment, the SDS 100 can be implemented as a virtual machine that shares hardware resources of a physical server.In one embodiment, the SPD 100 operates as a networked computing device that provides an infrastructure. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 23 / 168 / 63 of cloud that supports the implementation of a Shipper Interface and Shipment Tracking (CSIST) framework. Generally, the SPD 100 can operate as a data aggregator and / or a monitoring center computer. As a data aggregator, the SPD 100 receives additional amounts of information from shipment-related entities to enable other features and functionalities, including those described in the precursor application. As a monitoring center computer, the SPD 100 can be configured with additional methods and components to generate notifications and respond to detected conditions.

[0035] The SPD 100 example includes at least one processor and potentially a plurality of processors, generally referred to hereafter as the central processing unit (CPU) 105. The CPU 105 is coupled to system memory 110, non-volatile storage 125, and input / output (I / O) controllers 130 via system interconnect 115. The system interconnect 115 may be interchangeable with the system bus, in one or more embodiments. One or more software and / or firmware modules may be loaded into system memory 110 (from storage 125 or another source) during SPD 100 operation. Specifically, in the illustrative embodiment, system memory 110 is shown to contain a plurality of software / firmware modules, including firmware (F / W) 112, basic input / output system (BIOS) 114, operating system (OS) 116 and application(s) 118.Additionally, system memory 110 includes the CSIST utility (CSISTU) 120, which includes the Shipment Location Tracking and Security Utility (SLTSU) 122. Although shown as a separate module, CSISTU 120 may, in alternative embodiments, be provided as one of the applications 118 and / or as an executable component in F / W 112 or OS 116. Additionally, although presented as a module in CSISTU 120, SLTSU 122 may be a separate and independent module in alternative embodiments. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 24 / 168 / 63 can be executed independently of (i.e., without requiring the simultaneous execution of) CSISTU 120. The software modules and / or firmware within system memory 110 allow SPD 100 to provide variable features and functionalities when the corresponding program code is executed by CPU 105 or by secondary processing devices (not specifically shown) in SPD 100.

[0036] The I / O controllers 130 support the connection and processing of signals from one or more connected input device(s) 132, of which microphone 134, keyboard 136 and pointing / touch-sensitive device 138 are illustrated, by way of example. The pointing / touch-sensitive device 138 may be a mouse, a touchpad or a pen, for example. It is appreciated that input devices may also include, as a non-exclusive list, hardware button(s), touch screen 146, infrared (IR) sensor, a fingerprint scanner and the like. The I / O controllers 130 also support the connection and routing of output signals to one or more connected output devices, including the display 144 and other output devices 148. The display 144 may include a touch screen 146 that serves as a tactile input device.In one embodiment, the SPD 100 also includes a graphics processing unit (GPU) 146, which is communicatively (or physically) coupled to the display 144 and the processor 105. The GPU 146 controls the generation and presentation of certain user interfaces (UIs) that are created during the execution of CSISTU 120 and / or SLTSU 122 by the CPU 105. As a specific embodiment, and as described in more detail below, the SLTSU 122 generates the shipment tracking user interface (STUI) 145, which is presented on the display 144 and in which a grouping of colocated signal points are presented and monitored for detection of security breaches in the associated shipment. In one or more embodiments, the STUI 145 may also be... Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 25 / 168 / 63 interchangeable referred to in the present invention as a DOTS tracker user interface, which describes the basic functions provided by STUI 145 of colocating and tracking points assigned to shipment-related entities in a shipment group.

[0037] FIG. 1B provides a block diagram representation of some of the functional modules (software) that perform the various features and operations of SLTSU 122 when run by processor 105. Included in SLTSU 122 is a dispatch mapping and security monitoring module 184, which in turn includes, without limitation, location signal reception / communication module 185, point feature selection module 186, point assignment, mapping and colocation module 187, point separation detection, analysis, notification module 188, intervention attack detection and response module 189, threshold time window and timer module 190, authorized operator detection and response module 191, reference map source (selected) module 192, notification module 193 and anomaly event tracking and historical logging module 197, which provides database update capabilities.The notification module 193 contains the notification and contact data parts 194, the notification configuration and generation module 195, and the notification transmission module 196. It is understood that the functions performed by one or more module(s) may overlap and that the presentation of specific modules with specific, functionally descriptive names applied to the modules is not intended in any way to limit or define the actual composition of SLTSU 122 in other embodiments. In addition to the modules within the dispatch mapping and security monitoring module 184, SLTSU 122 also includes the law enforcement connection module 198 and other security resource modules 199, which serve as a general catch-all for the other possible modules in SLTSU 122. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 26 / 168 / 63

[0038] Referring again to FIG. 1A, in one or more embodiments, one or more device interfaces 140, such as an optical reader, a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a card reader, a slot for Personal Computer Memory Card Association (PCMIA), and / or a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), may be associated with the SPD 100. The device interface(s) 140 may be used to allow data to be read from or stored on the corresponding removable storage device(s) 142, such as a compact disc (CD), digital video disc (DVD), flash drive, or flash memory card. In one or more embodiments, the device interfaces 140 may additionally include general-purpose I / O interfaces, such as integrated circuit (I2C), system management bus (SMBus), and peripheral component interconnect (PCI) buses.According to one embodiment, the functional modules (e.g., SLTSU 122) described in the present invention and the various aspects of the disclosure can be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product includes removable storage device(s) 142 as a computer-readable storage medium in which the program code is stored when executed by a processor causes the processor to implement the various functions described in the present invention, including, but not limited to, the features presented in the flowcharts of FIGS. 7, 8A, 8B and 9.

[0039] The SPD 100 additionally includes the Network Interface Device (NID) 160, which may include wired and wireless network devices (not specifically shown). The NID 160 allows the SPD 100 and / or components within the SPD 100 to communicate with and / or interface with other devices, services, and components located outside the SPD 100. In one embodiment, the SPD 100 may connect directly to one or more of these external devices via the NID 160, such as a connection Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 27 / 168 / 63 wired or wireless. In one or more embodiments, the SPD 100 connects to specific external devices, services and / or components, such as information server(s) 175 and cloud database (DB) 180, via external network 170, using one or more communication protocol(s). In the illustrative embodiment, the cloud database includes the respective data storage for CSISTU and SLTSU, i.e., CSISTU database 151 and SLTSU database 182. Network 170 can be a local area network, wide area network, personal area network, or similar, and the connection to and / or between network 170 and SPD 100 can be wired or wireless (via access point 165) or a combination thereof. For the purposes of discussion, network 170 is referred to as a single collective component for simplicity.However, it is appreciated that the 170 network may comprise one or more direct connection(s) with other devices, as well as a more complex set of interconnections that may exist within a wide area network, such as the Internet. In one embodiment, CSISTU 120 provides an interactive framework that is accessible via the Internet (170) as a website having one or more domain name(s) affiliated with it.

[0040] As an aspect of the disclosure, CSISTU 120 and SLTSU 122 include a plurality of functional modules that run on CPU 105 to perform specific functions, and these functional modules utilize and / or generate specific data, data that is stored as information and / or data in storage 125 and / or in the cloud database 180. As an example, storage 125 is shown to include CSISTU 120 and BD CSISTU 150, which includes different data blocks, including Maps 152, carrier and operator data 154, equipment data 156, and shipper data 158. Furthermore, the cloud database 180 is shown to include a copy of BD CSIST 150. The locally and remotely stored CSISTU databases 150 store relevant data used by CSISTU 120 to perform the customization of certain Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 28 / 168 / 63 User interfaces (UIs) and locating box trucks and / or shipments on a displayed map. Access to the remote CSIST 151 database, in the cloud database 180, is provided through a connection via network 170.

[0041] Similarly, storage 125 also includes a copy of SLTSU 122 and BD SLTSU 182. Furthermore, the locally stored and remotely stored BD SLTSU 182 stores relevant data used by SLTSU 122 to perform point mapping and monitoring and identification of security breaches and other notification features described in the present invention. In one or more embodiments, BD SLTSU 182 contains historical data on previous expeditions, including environmental and other events, such as detected anomalies / deviations in the colocation and movement of points that correspond to certain types of security breaches. BD SLTSU 182 also contains information on notifications and other responsive actions that resulted in the successful resolution of detected anomalies / deviations and / or confirmed security breaches.

[0042] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a communication infrastructure (or communication network environment) 200 that extends the functionality of a CSIST structure to enable the various features and functionalities provided by the disclosure. These features and functionalities include, but are not limited to, enabling point-based location tracking of entities related to the shipment, monitoring anomalies indicative of a potential security breach, and identifying the types of anomalies based on changes in location signals received by the communication infrastructure 200 from the different entities related to the shipment, according to one or more embodiment(s). The communication infrastructure 200 generally includes the data processing system (CSIST remote server) 100B, within which SLTSU 122 and an associated SLTSU 182 database are provided. The SLTSU 182 database shows an example of a group of Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 29 / 168 / 63, shipment 140, which includes four entities related to shipments 242, 246, 248, and 250. Shipment group 140 was assigned a single unique shipment tracking identifier (STID) 241 by SLTSU 122.

[0043] The communication infrastructure 200 also includes the communication / data network 210 (which may be synonymous with network 170). The communication / data network 210 includes a plurality of communication devices and subnets that enable voice, data, and other forms of communication. The communication / data network 210 supports the transmission of wireless communication signals through intermediate receiving devices such as antennas and access points. The communication / data network 210 also includes cloud storage 220 for storing relevant carrier and shipping data and other historical data used by SLTSU 122. The network interface 215 enables the communication of location signals and other data and / or information between the data processing system 100 and the communication / data network 210.The communication infrastructure 200 additionally includes the global positioning satellite (GPS) 225 as an example of a technology for determining the current geographic location of a shipment-related entity, as described in the present invention. The communication infrastructure 200 includes a communication link 232 with the shipper 230, which manages the shipment of cargo 242 from the shipment origin point 232. The cargo (or shipment) 242 is transported as part of a shipment group 240 to the shipment delivery destination 270 via a shipment route 235.

[0044] The communication infrastructure 200 additionally includes a plurality of communication links 232a-232d, each providing location signals transmitted from (or to) an entity related to the corresponding shipment within the shipment group 240. As illustrated in the communication infrastructure 200, the shipment group 240 is generally comprised of shipment / cargo 242, box truck equipment 245 Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 30 / 168 / 63 collectively, operator 255 and operator communication device(s) 250, each having a location tracking mechanism to provide a unique location signal that is communicated to data processing system 100 via network 210. In an alternative embodiment, each of the trailer (vehicle) 246 and box (container) 248 are equipped with a separate location tracking mechanism, so that each can be tracked separately.

[0045] As shown, the location tracking mechanism 262 of the shipment 242 transmits the first location signal 232a to the network 210, the location tracking mechanism 266 of the container 248 transmits the second location signal 232b to the network 210, the location tracking mechanism 266 of the operator's mobile communication device 240 transmits the third location signal 232c to the network 210, and the location tracking mechanism 264 of the trailer / truck 246 transmits the fourth location signal 232b to the network 210. In one embodiment, the location tracking mechanism placed on / in one or more of the shipment-related entities is a transponder that transmits a single transponder signal. In other embodiments, the location tracking mechanism may be a more sophisticated device, as is generally known to those skilled in the art.For example, the operator's mobile communication device may rely on cell tower triangulation for location detection or GPS-based location detection.

[0046] As illustrated, the operator's mobile communication device 250 is configured with one or more applications, including shipment location tracking, point generation, and tracking application, which allows the operator to track the shipment 242 and the box truck 245 from a specific location, as described in more detail within the description of FIG. 10) Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 31 / 168 / 63

[0047] According to one or more embodiments, the location transponder 262 of shipment 242 may be affixed to the exterior or interior of the shipment 242 box or packaging or on the cargo itself. According to one or more embodiments, data is accumulated from a plurality of transponders, and the signals / data collected from the transponder are transmitted back to the CSIST server 100. In one embodiment, all transponder data is routed to a single collection point inside the truck 245, and the collected data is compiled using a proprietary compilation method and routed via a proprietary protocol for processing via CSIST utility 120 and / or SLTSU 122.In one embodiment, the transponder is part of a sensor system that captures different information about or associated with the shipment, including, but not limited to: real-time positioning; cargo environment, such as temperature and humidity; event occurrence; movement, intrusion, and other activities affecting the cargo. In one embodiment, the operator equipment (i.e., the box truck 245) includes a mobile access point 260 that allows communication from the operator equipment (245) back to the CSIST server 10B via the communication network 210.

[0048] The communication infrastructure 200 allows efficient communication with carriers or operators and supports the monitoring and tracking of the various entities related to the shipment within the shipment group 240.In one embodiment, the communication infrastructure 200 is also configured to receive real-time or projected information about the environment, such as weather conditions, along the route 235 that may affect the safety of the equipment and / or cargo, according to one embodiment.

[0049] As one aspect, the shipment tracking system of a CSIST structure also provides various types of information about carriers, operators, box truck equipment, and routes. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 32 / 168 / 63 expedition to facilitate the selection of the shipper of specific carriers for the transport of specific shipments, using a selection process to identify and select the best operator and equipment for a specific shipment based on carrier profiles and other external inputs received. In one embodiment, an important piece of data used in the selection of the carrier / operator / equipment is the inclusion of a location transponder in the truck body and the location tracking capability for the operator's mobile communication device 250.Although not shown, it is contemplated that, in one embodiment, the Operator 255 may also be provided with a separate transponder to allow an Operator location to be verified in relation to the shipment, in cases where the Operator 255 may leave their Mobile Communication Device 250 inside the trailer or at another location separate from the Operator location. The level of security required for a specific shipment may necessitate that the Operator 255 agree to wear a tracking device during shipment transport.

[0050] In another embodiment, as a security measure, the operator's mobile communication device is configured to require biometric input, and a login via biometric input is required before accepting the shipment and each time the operator stops the equipment along the route. This prevents another person from leaving with the shipment by stealing the operator's MDC 250. Additional security measures may be linked to the equipment, including the ability to remotely shut down the trailer engine when equipment theft has been verified and / or the operator fails to provide biometric confirmation within a given time period.

[0051] Returning now to FIG. 3A, an example of a shipping information aggregation and communication environment (SIACE) 300 is illustrated within which specific aspects of disclosure are implemented. The Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 33 / 168 / 63 SIACE 300 includes the data aggregation platform 320 which receives a plurality of different data types, including customer-specific data 310 and carrier / operator and environmental data 315. In one or more embodiments, the data aggregation platform 320 is a data processing system or server, such as SPD 100 and / or CSIST server(s) 100B. Customer-specific data 310 includes data received from one or more sensors attached to shipment-related entities being tracked and / or information received through a client terminal. Carrier / operator and environmental data 315 are data received about carriers and operators (including the operator's MDC) and weather conditions, traffic conditions, and other monitored conditions that are available for access and that may affect shipments.The 320 data aggregation platform provides a set of dispatch-related information, including dispatch data and operational instructions, to an operator's mobile device, illustrated as MDC 100 (FIG. 10). In one embodiment, the information is downloaded to the operator's MDC 100 via an operator app that is added to the MDC. In another embodiment, the app includes general configuration and monitoring of each dispatch assigned to the operator. The dispatch-related details are presented through a dispatch user interface (UI) 330 that provides a range of different features, functions, and information accessible to the operator via the app.

[0052] In at least one of the embodiments described and illustrated, a module of the truck communication interface system (TCIS) running on a computing device is modified to include a DOTS tracking utility, which enables the computing device to provide the DOTS tracking and notification capabilities and functionality presented in the present invention to the operator as a downloadable App. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 34 / 168 / 63

[0053] In the illustrative embodiment, a set of shipping parameters or operational guidelines is presented to the operator's MDC, and a compliance check is performed by the App to see if the operator remains within the recommended parameters and objectives. When non-compliance is detected, the specific non-compliance event is flagged and / or identified, and corrective actions are provided in a second shipping UI 335. Included in the information presented by the first shipping UI 330 are the customer-specific non-compliance activities that are identified by the data aggregation platform or by local execution of the App. Included in the information presented by the second shipping UI 335 are the real-time corrective actions that are issued to inform the operator to correct the non-compliance.Additionally, a set of user-selected options 340 related to various workflows are available through the operator app and displayed in the first dispatch UI 330 or in another UI that can be accessed in the first dispatch UI 330.

[0054] According to one embodiment, in response to the detection of customer non-compliance with one of the established shipping parameters or operational directives, a notification is generated and transmitted to the key stakeholders (i.e., interested parties such as shipper, consignee, carrier, monitoring entity, etc.) associated with the shipment, generally represented as stakeholders 350. According to the embodiment presented, the operator has not complied with a red zone directive 332, which requires the operator to drive continuously for a minimum distance (e.g., 200 miles) or a minimum period of time (4 hours) before stopping, once the shipment has been collected and confirmed by the operator / carrier. In response to the MDC or the referenced monitoring system (CSIST server 100B) detecting that the shipment has stopped within the red zone distance, the zone directive Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 35 / 168 / 63 red zone 332 is flagged and / or highlighted in the UI of the first shipment 330 and a notification is generated and issued. Notification 337 is displayed through the second shipment user interface 335, to inform the operator of the red zone directive for the shipment. Additional details about the specific shipment can also be accessed from the UI of the second shipment 335, and the operator can review these details by selecting the associated icons or menu items. Furthermore, where corrective actions are available for the monitoring system, the notification may also include this corrective action. For example, an alternate route may be provided to the operator if environmental data received by the data aggregation platform indicates that the assigned shipment route is congested with too much traffic and that an alternate route exists that would allow the operator to comply with the red zone directives.The occurrence of a nonconformity is recorded in a tracking database for use in future carrier / operator shipping assignments and / or subsequent shipping route assessments, etc.

[0055] FIG. 3B illustrates an example of a blocked / interfered signal transmission scenario in which the communication infrastructure server or shipping monitoring computing device (i.e., SPD 100 or CSIST Servers 100B) loses reception of geolocation signals associated with various entities related to the shipper of a single shipping group. As presented above, geolocation signals are used to generate and map a corresponding visual availability, such as a point that allows tracking and monitoring of the shipment. When an interference attack occurs, all location signals colocated in a shipment are prevented from being transmitted and received by the 320 data aggregation platform.This scenario typically occurs when the operator is not in the tractor / truck or is not near the shipping area or the box truck, such as when the operator... Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 36 / 168 / 63 leaves the box truck at a truck stop. With the current example, the interference attack does not affect the MDC of the operators. In response to the detection of this simultaneous loss of multiple signals from the colocated shipping-related entities, the 320 data aggregation platform generates an appropriate notification, which is forwarded to one or more of the selected key stakeholders. Notably, in the example shown, the specific customer data 310 related to the cargo box, trailer, and cargo is locked and therefore not received by the data aggregation platform 320. However, because the operator's MDC 1000 is not in the immediate location of the cargo / truck and has not been locked, the data aggregation platform 320 transmits the generated notification to the operator's MDC 1000 to alert the operator via the operator's MDC 1000 of the shipment interference attack.

[0056] FIG. 4A illustrates components and features of the STUI 145 presented on the SPD 100 display 144. As shown in FIG. 4, the STUI 145 includes an SLTSU 402 configuration portal, in which a plurality of configurations can be entered to manage the performance of the SLTSU 122 and STUI 145. Included in the SLTSU 402 configuration portal are the configurations associated with dispatch rules 404, operator safety protocols 406, communication 408, deviation types and associated threshold values ​​410, security breach detection response / notification protocols 412, historical storage of safety event data 414, and other related safety features 414.

[0057] STUI 145 also includes the DOTS 420 tracking UI, which may be synonymous with an interchangeable version presented and described as STUI 145 in some embodiments. The DOTS 420 tracking UI includes a 422 legend that identifies a type of visual accessibility (i.e., a visible marker) from among a plurality of different types of visual recognition, which are assigned to each of the entities. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 37 / 168 / 63 related to shipping within a group of shipments. For simplicity, visual recognitions are referred to as “points” throughout the description. Five distinct visual possibilities are illustrated, respectively associated with the shipment or cargo, cargo box, trailer, operator MDC, and operator. Each shipment group 240, 440a-440zz has a unique STID 241, 441a-441zz assigned. However, not all shipment groups include all five visual recognitions, and in particular, most shipment groups do not include an operator visual recognition. Furthermore, as presented by shipment group 440a, several different shipments (cargo) can be tracked for the same 440a group.Specifically, as shown, a second shipment (e.g., another shipment 244) being transported by the same box truck and having its own unique location signal can be tracked simultaneously within the created shipment group 440a. Different distinguishing characteristics (e.g., a striped pattern representing a different color) can be assigned to different points within the shared shipment group 440a. In one embodiment, each piece of cargo can be visually presented with a different point type (e.g., color or shape), allowing for specific selection and identification of the specific cargo in relation to the other cargo being tracked by the associated points.In another embodiment, each operator is also uniquely identified in relation to other operators (e.g., assigned a unique operator ID), and each truck or other dispatch vehicle receives a unique signature and is therefore traceable through that unique signature. The unique signatures of the location signals are wirelessly transmitted to a monitoring station, such as the CSIST 100B server, via a network entity, such as a base station or access point.

[0058] Additionally, as illustrated by the last two expedition groups 440yz, 440zz, the box truck can be represented by a single Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 38 / 168 / 63 visual recognition when only one transponder is associated with the combined box truck equipment. Thus, SLTSU 122 configures SPD 100 to visually present each shipment-related entity within a shipment group as visually distinct points in the shipment tracking UI, using one or more of (i) a different point type and (ii) different characteristics of the same point type.

[0059] STUI 145 is also provided to illustrate the detection of a deviation in two of the presented shipping groups. In the illustrated embodiment, SLTSU 122 generates a notification / deviation detected icon 445 and highlights the group for which the deviation is detected. It is appreciated that in other embodiments, the presentation of the icon 445 may be optional, and SLTSU 122 may configure SPD 100 to simply highlight one or more of the STID 241, 441 or shipping group 240, 440 for which the deviation is detected. In yet another embodiment, the deviation can be signaled by highlighting a specific point (for example, one of the visual recognitions 450a / 450b / 450c / 450d) among the plurality of colocalized visual recognitions 450a, 450b, 450c, 450d of expedition group 444c for which the deviation is detected. As shown in FIG.4A, the SLTSU 122 additionally allows the SPD 100 to generate and display, on the display device, the first shipment tracking user interface (UI) showing each of a plurality of shipment groups being tracked simultaneously and to indicate, within the first shipment tracking UI, when an anomaly has been detected in one of the various shipment groups.

[0060] In one embodiment, a list of expedition groups is presented. However, in alternative embodiments, expedition groups are presented according to their geographic locations on the map of a monitored area or areas. With the alternative embodiment, an option is provided to switch between a view of Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 39 / 168 / 63 geographic map and a list view, and the list that populates the list view corresponds to the shipping groups within a specific selected geographic location (e.g., Austin, Texas). In one embodiment, SLTSU 122 may present within the selectable STUI options for entering a street address or other geographic coordinate to restrict the range of shipping groups presented in the STUI. Additionally, in one or more embodiments, different views may be pre-programmed for searching. For example, SLTSU 122 may be pre-programmed with options to search by carrier, shipper, recipient, shipment type, shipment origin, shipment destination, route to be traveled, or general text-based query (word or context match).It is understood that the list is not exhaustive and is not intended to convey any limitations regarding the options provided for generating specific lists of expedition groups that are tracked / monitored through co-located visual points or recognitions.

[0061] As further illustrated by FIG. 4A, the SPD presents each location tracking signal within a expedition group as a separate visual recognition colocalized with other visual recognitions, each corresponding to the location tracking signal of an expedition entity within the expedition group. In one embodiment, the SPD 100 also colocalizes and presents the visual recognitions representing each of the received location signals with a spatial alignment showing a separation distance from the expedition-related entities. Based on the type of location signaling mechanism, the SPD 100 periodically receives updated location signals from one or more of the expedition-related entities and updates the presentation of the plurality of colocalized visual recognitions in the UI based on the updated location signals. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 40 / 168 / 63

[0062] Additionally, in one embodiment, the SLTSU further enables the SPD 100 to provide a geographic mapping of the plurality of colocated points in the IU (e.g., by overlaying the points on a map of the specific area) and compare a present location of the colocated points at at least one of the intended shipment delivery destinations and a current expected location of the shipment. The SPD 100 identifies, based on the current location, whether there has been a route deviation by the operator that is outside an acceptable deviation range from a pre-programmed route, and the SPD 100 generates and transmits at least one notification signal to inform one or more of the operator, carrier, shipper, or other interested party about the deviation and to correct the deviation.

[0063] FIG. 4B illustrates an example of a second STUI for a single expedition group that is selected (such as by pointing device 470) from among the signal groups available within the first STUI 145 of FIG. 4A. The second STUI 450 opens on display 144 as a new window or a window embedded in the first STUI 145. The second STUI 450 includes legend 422b, presenting a mapping of the expedition-related entity being tracked with the corresponding points or visual recognitions assigned to that expedition-related entity. The second STUI 450 also includes a DOT tracker screen 455, within which a set of points related to one or more expeditions in a single geolocation is displayed.In the presented embodiment, geolocation is a truck stop or fuel stop, and a first shipment group being tracked, for which the second STUI 450 was opened, is displayed on the DOT 455 tracker screen, with the relative position of each entity related to the shipment identified therein. Additionally, for security and other reasons, the points associated with a second shipment group, which is in the same general location as the first shipment group, are displayed on the DOT 455 tracker screen for the first group. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 41 / 168 / 63 signal group. The second dispatch group is identified with scattered points. In one embodiment, if the operator point for the second dispatch group colocates and moves in unison with the equipment and dispatch point of the first dispatch group, an anomaly is detected and a series of response actions are taken to protect the dispatch from being taken by the wrong (“unauthorized”) operator. The DOT 455 tracker screen includes a geolocation coordinate bar that provides the actual geographic location and / or GPS and / or map location of the dispatch group.

[0064] At the bottom of STUI 450, there is a Shipment Security Status Notification screen 460, which provides the current notification status of the shipment. The notification status may include one or more detected anomalies and their corresponding notification / warning messages 562, 564, 566 displayed on STUI 450. Three of the possible scenarios that trigger a corresponding notification 562, 564, 566 are displayed. Although all three notifications 562, 564, 566 are shown simultaneously on STUI, in the illustrated embodiment, it is appreciated that in actual execution, only one notification would be generated and displayed, based on the actual anomaly detected, unless multiple anomalies are detected simultaneously.

[0065] With reference now to FIGS. 5A-5D and 6A-6D, several different examples are illustrated of the types of deviations that can be detected by SLTSU 122 based on the presentation and relative spacing of the points in STUI 145. FIGS. 5A-5D and 6A-6D are a plurality of examples of point tracking user interfaces (UIs) that present focused views of a single shipment group that is selected from the plurality of shipment groups presented in STUI 145 of FIG. 4. In FIG. 5A-5D, each point tracking UI 500 includes a status notification bar 510 that displays a current status of the corresponding shipment based, at least in part, on the presence, alignment Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 42 / 168 / 63, regarding the movement of points representing entities related to the shipment within a shipment group. In addition to the 510 status notification bar, each 500 point tracker UI includes additional information / data about the shipment, operator and box truck equipment, geolocation data, and movement tracking data, each of which can be selected by a user to present additional relevant details about the selected item. In the various figures, immediate visual notification of an anomaly, deviation, or other condition that triggers a potential security breach is presented as bold font. In the actual implementation, the visual notification may be an applied highlight color or flashing of specific content within the 500 UI.Notably, in addition to the notification or alert being highlighted, relevant sets of tracking information related to an aspect of the shipment may also be highlighted (in bold) to direct the attention of monitoring personnel to access this relevant / associated tracking information.

[0066] In one or more embodiments, FIGS. 5A-5D and 6A-6D are generated in response to the selection of an STID 241, 441, selection of a shipment grouping 240, 440, or selection of the deviation notification icon 445 in STUI 145, or more specifically, in the DOTS tracking UI 420. Thus, SLTSU 122 configures SPD 100 to perform the following functions: in response to the detection of an STID selection or unique visual recognition of a specific shipment group being displayed in STUI, it generates and displays, on the display device, a second shipment tracking UI that provides detailed information about a corresponding shipment and a current or last recorded location of each shipment-related entity in the shipment group relative to a location of another shipment-related entity in the shipment group and relative to a coordinate or geographic location of the shipment-related entity.In a form of accomplishment, in response to the expedition's placement. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 43 / 168 / 63 in the intensified observation / monitoring state, the SPD 100 automatically generates and displays a second expedition tracking UI (e.g., point tracking UI 500a, FIG. 5A) providing additional expedition details corresponding to the expedition and the expedition-related entities that comprise the expedition group.

[0067] With reference to FIG. 5A, the first example of is illustrated The 500a point tracking UI requires points to be spatially aligned in the correct order and within an acceptable distance range from each other. Additionally, the points are moving harmoniously with each other at an acceptable speed along a shipping route toward a delivery destination. Under these conditions, SLTSU provides an "ALL GOOD" notification, as no deviations or anomalies are detected that pose a risk to shipment safety. It is understood that the spatial alignment of points and separation distance are parameters that may differ from one shipment to another. In the illustrated embodiments, the shipping point is expected to be within or near the trailer point, while the trailer point is expected to be ahead of both points as it moves toward the intended delivery destination (assuming route information is known and included in the shipping information stored in the SLTSU 182 database).Furthermore, the operator's MDC point and / or the operator's point are expected to be close to the trailer point when the shipment is in motion.

[0068] In each of the embodiments presented, the operator's location is tracked via the location signal received by the operator's MDC, and both are assumed to be synonymous and in the same general location. To account for periods when the operator may stop for fuel, rest, or other expected reasons, a separation distance is provided for at least one colocated point and the operator / operator's MDC point and vice versa. As an example, a Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 44 / 168 / 63: A separation distance of 100 meters is provided as a maximum threshold distance that the operator will be away from the cargo truck and / or shipping area during normal transport periods. Any detection of a separation distance above this threshold will be considered a deviation and will cause the SLTSU 122 to trigger the SPD 100 to issue a notification of potential safety risk.

[0069] In another embodiment, disclosure provides monitoring and tracking of an unscheduled and / or unexpected separation event, such as one or more of the points that should remain colocated in the same geolocation moving away from the other points. As an example, the separation event may include the trailer / truck moving away from the cargo box. As another example, the separation event may include one of the load points moving away from the cargo box or vice versa outside of an intended pickup or take-off location for that specific load. An appropriate set / sequence of notifications and / or responses is generated based on the collected data related to the event.

[0070] FIG. 5B illustrates the UI of the second-point tracker 500b in which the operator has left the trailer but is at an acceptable distance of separation from the shipment. More specifically, SLTSU 122 deduced that the operator stopped at a truck stop and / or is refueling, based on the geolocation map of the area where the box truck is parked. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the shipment may have arrived at a known / expected pick-up point (or operator rest area), so that the operator separating from the shipment and / or box truck is acceptable.

[0071] FIG. 5C illustrates the UI of the 500c third-point tracker, in which location signals for the entire group of entities related to the expedition go undetected for a period of time. In at least one embodiment, the simultaneous loss of all signals of Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 45 / 168 / 63 location triggers SLTSU 122 to generate an interference attack warning and notify the operator and others about the detected attack. Thus, the notification status bar 510c clearly indicates this alert state. According to one aspect, the time period is a programmed parameter that may depend on other information related to the shipping route, geographic location, etc. For example, when the loss of visible points (i.e., location signals) occurs while the shipment is determined to move in a tunnel, the period can be set to an expected time period for the box truck to exit the tunnel. Other environmental scenarios would trigger a different time period or no delay.In the embodiment described above, a determination of a potential problem is made (and responsive actions are taken) only if a signal loss condition continues / lasts longer than a predefined threshold time period. This allows the system to account for detected signal loss that may be caused by a faulty transmitter or entry into a tunnel located in the route, etc.

[0072] FIG. 5D illustrates the UI of the 500d fourth-point tracker in which location signals for only part of the group of entities related to the shipment are not detected. In this specific scenario, the operator is at a truck stop and far from the truck's cargo hold. The 510d notification status bar, therefore, provides warning about the jamming attack, but also presents additional details related to the environment and / or location that may be useful in countering the attack.

[0073] FIG. 6A illustrates the UI of the fifth-point tracker 600a, in which a directional movement of the points for a dispatch group indicates that the dispatch is being driven off-route. The SLTSU 122 triggers an alert that is displayed in the notification status bar 610a, indicating that the dispatch is being moved off-route. This trigger may, in one embodiment, require the dispatch to be at a minimum distance. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 46 / 168 / 63 threshold (e.g., 1 mile) off the route before the notification status bar is updated to reflect the alert. A check of traffic conditions and other environmental conditions may also be integrated into the determination process to identify whether there is a valid reason for the operator to have changed the routes.

[0074] FIGS. 6B-6C illustrate two scenarios involving an unscheduled point separation in the respective UIs of the point tracker. In FIG. 6B, the sixth-point tracker UI 600a shows the operator and tractor moving away from the trailer and cargo at a speed and for a period of time that indicates the operator may be abandoning the shipment. The notification status bar 610b is updated to provide this warning / alert. In FIG. 6C, a similar alert can be reported via the notification status bar 610c; however, in this embodiment, the shipment has been removed from the trailer and is being left at a location that is not the delivery destination. SPD 100 therefore determines that the separation may likely be an abandonment of the cargo. Alternatively, depending on the location where the cargo was removed from the trailer, SLTSU 122 may determine that an incorrect shipment withdrawal has occurred.In any scenario, SLTSU 122 triggers a series of responsive actions, which may include communicating this error to the operator's MDC or to the carrier.

[0075] In one or more embodiments, separation event monitoring is further extended to include monitoring and identifying an autonomous vehicle scenario in which the driver leaves the truck / cargo box at a location that is not within the driver's expected separation zone. For example, the driver may abandon a shipment / load and / or simply interrupt their transport of the shipment by leaving the truck and cargo box at a truck stop or other parked location and moving away from or outside the expected “safe zone” (e.g., 50 yards / meters) of the truck / cargo box. A movement rate of Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 47 / 168 / 63 driver moving away from the shipment (identified by the speed of the moving driver's point) may indicate that the driver is in another vehicle that is moving away from the location of the truck / trailer / cargo. An appropriate set / sequence of notifications and / or responses is generated based on the data collected related to the event.

[0076] FIG. 6D illustrates, via the UI of the sixth-point tracker 600d, the scenario where the wrong operator takes a shipment (i.e., the cargo or the trailer loaded with the cargo). This situation can occur at the port of shipment or at the shipment transit point where the shipment is left to be picked up by an authorized operator. When the shipment begins to leave the port and the authorized operator is not the one picking up the shipment, the STLSU configures the SPD 100 to recognize that the shipment's location signal is colocated with the wrong driver or that the shipment's location signal is moving away from the transit point without being colocated (and therefore moving in unison) with the authorized operator's location signal. It should be noted that this scenario also applies to the theft of a box truck with shipment on board, such as when the operator is at a truck stop or other location outside the box, but the shipment is detected moving away from the operator.STLSU 122 configures SPD 100 to generate a notification of a possible shipment theft and displays this notification in the notification status bar 610d.

[0077] With reference now to FIG. 7, a flowchart is presented of a method by which the devices and infrastructure of the preceding figures are used to present certain aspects of the shipment monitoring and security features of the present disclosure. In the preceding figures, and according to one aspect of the disclosure, the data processing system 100 is presented, which includes a memory 110 having stored therein a shipment location tracking and security utility (SLTSU) 122. The SPD 100 also includes a display device. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 48 / 168 / 63 144 which allows the visual display of at least one graphical user interface (UI) 145 generated by SLTSU 122. SPD 100 additionally includes at least one network interface device (NID) 160 which allows SPD 100 to receive and transmit information through one or more communication network(s) 170 / 210. SPD 100 additionally includes at least one memory-coupled processor 105 110, the display device 144 and at least one NID 160. The processor 105 executes SLTSU 122 to enable SPD 100 to perform the features illustrated by method 700 of FIG. 7).

[0078] To simplify, each of the methods presented (i.e., Figures 700 (Fig. 7), 800 (Fig. 8), and 900 (Fig. 9) are described from the perspective of the SPD 100, performing the various functions described. It is appreciated that the SPD 100 is configured to perform the various functions based on the execution of SLTSU 122 by processor 105. Additionally, some functions are performed by other components of the SPD 100, such as the reception and transmission of signals and location notifications, respectively, which are partly performed by NID 160 (Fig. 1).

[0079] As provided by FIG. 7, SLTSU 122 enables / configures SPD 100 to receive, through at least one NID, a plurality of location tracking signals indicating a location of several entities related to the shipment that are being tracked simultaneously as a shipment group (block 702). SLTSU 122 configures SPD 100 to associate the location tracking signals as a shipment group and assign a unique shipment tracking identifier (STID) to the shipment group to track the movement of the location tracking signals (represented as colocalized points) relative to each other and to a shipment route 235 (block 704). In block 706, and with specific reference now to FIGS. 4-6, SLTSU 122 configures SPD 100 to present shipment group 240 as a plurality of Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 49 / 168 / 63 colocalized visual recognitions 450a, 450b, 450c, 450d in a shipment tracking user interface (UI) 145 (FIG. 4), where each location tracking signal is represented by a 450a / 450b / 450c / 450d visual recognition among the plurality of colocalized visual recognitions 450a, 450b, 450c, 450d.

[0080] SPD 100 is additionally configured to monitor unscheduled deviations in at least one of an expected colocation and an expected geolocation from updates received for location tracking signals within each shipment group being tracked (block 708). In response to the detection (in decision block 710) of an unscheduled deviation, SPD 100 is additionally configured to identify a specific type of unscheduled deviation (block 712) and, based in part on the specific type of unscheduled deviation identified, triggers a series of responsive actions to protect the shipment (block 714). SPD 100 is additionally configured to log data associated with the event (block 716). Then, method 700 is completed in the final block.

[0081] It should be considered that the shipment monitoring cycle will continue until the shipment is delivered to its final destination or other measures are taken to discontinue monitoring of the shipment group. Furthermore, in one embodiment, deviation detection and response includes SPD 100 determining, from metrics associated with the detected change and previous patterns of behavior of the input signals, whether the detected change indicates a potentially bad and / or malicious and / or illegal and / or financially damaging act directed at the shipment. In response to the determination that the detected change is indicative of a bad act associated with the shipment, SPD 100 triggers responsive actions to one or more of (i) prevent the occurrence of the bad act or (ii) mitigate / reduce (a) a response time and / or (b) an effect on the shipment caused by the bad act. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 50 / 168 / 63

[0082] With reference now to the flowchart in FIG. 8A-8B, an example method 800 is illustrated in which the specific type of deviation is determined and the corresponding responsive actions are triggered. FIGs. 8A-8B expand on the processes in block 706-714 of FIG. 7, according to one or more embodiments. From block 802, SPD 100 receives updates from the location signal, assigns the updates to the corresponding points, and modifies the location of the points in the dispatch groups based on the location signal updates, and monitors the update for unscheduled or unexpected deviations or anomalies in the point pattern or location signals received.In block 804, STLSU 122 configures SPD 100 to detect an occurrence of an anomaly that may include one or more of (i) loss of reception of location signals from one or more of the expedition-related entities, (ii) unscheduled changes in a spatial relationship of the expedition-related entities or corresponding visual recognitions in the STUI, and (iii) a movement of the expedition point from the collection location before being colocated and grouped with the operator point, indicative of an unauthorized collection from the expedition.SPD 100 determines via blocks 806, 808, and 820 whether the anomaly is (i) a loss of reception of location signals from one or more of the entities related to the shipment (decision block 806), (ii) unscheduled changes in a spatial relationship of the entities related to the shipment or corresponding visual recognitions in the STUI (decision block 808), or (iii) a movement of the shipment point from the collection location before being colocated and grouped with the operator point, indicative of an unauthorized shipment collection (decision block 810). In response to the anomaly being a loss of reception (as determined in block 806), method 800 transitions to the method 900 process presented in FIG. 9. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 51 / 168 / 63

[0083] In response to the determination (in decision block 808) that the detected anomaly is / includes an unscheduled change in the spatial relationship (i.e., separation) of colocalized points (and therefore of expedition-related entities) from one another prior to expedition delivery to the intended destination, SPD 100 determines whether there is a valid reason for the unscheduled separation by evaluating historical data and received data on the expedition-related entities, the route, the geographic location where the unscheduled separation occurs, and received environmental conditions (block 810). In response to not identifying a valid reason for the unscheduled separation, as determined in block 812, method 800 includes SLTSU configuring SPD 100 to flag the expedition for enhanced monitoring (block 814), triggering safety measures to alert relevant parties of the anomaly occurrence (block 816), and creating and storing a record of the anomaly occurrence (block 818).

[0084] Returning to block 808, in response to the anomaly being an unscheduled change in the directional movement of points relative to each other, method 800 transitions to method 850 of FIG. 8B. Assuming the detected anomaly is not one of the anomalies mentioned above, method 800 transitions to decision block 820 in which SPD 100 determines whether the dispatch and associated separation of points from each other or the disappearance of points from the tracking system is occurring at the delivery destination. In one embodiment, in response to the separation or disappearance of points occurring at the shipment delivery destination (as determined in block 820), SPD 100 decouples the location signals within the shipment group and updates a shipment tracking system to indicate that the shipment has been delivered (block 822).SPD 100 also updates the shipment tracking UI to remove the shipment group and the plurality of colocated visual acknowledgments used to track the shipment group (block 824). Method 800 then terminates. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 52 / 168 / 63

[0085] According to a form of embodiment, to allow the To monitor any unscheduled deviations, the STLSU configures the SPD 100 to perform at least one of the following: (a) comparing a current geographic location of the visual recognition on a geographic location map with an expected geographic location, based on a prescribed route for the expedition; and identifying whether there has been a route deviation by the operator; (b) monitoring changes in a standard separation and alignment distance of the visual recognitions corresponding to each of the expedition-related entities within the expedition group, relative to an expected separation and alignment distance; and (c) monitoring specific changes in the reception of input location signals, which specific changes are indicative of an anomaly.

[0086] With reference now to FIG. 8B, an example method 850 is illustrated whereby the anomaly / deviation involves an incorrect operator leading a shipment, as illustrated above with the sixth point tracker UI 600d of FIG. Continuing with reference to the illustration in FIG. 6D, method 850 begins in block 852 with a shipment being assigned and associated (e.g., by the CSIST server, SPD 100, dispatcher, or other associated entity) to an authorized operator (and operator equipment). The assignment / association is stored in the SLTSU database and the shipment is then monitored for colocation purposes with the authorized operator's location signal (block 854).After the shipment is detected moving at least a minimum distance from a shipping port, at a speed indicating that the shipment is being moved out of the port (block 856), a determination is made (block 858) as to whether the shipment has been colocated with the authorized operator (i.e., the shipment is not being moved by someone other than the authorized operator). In response to the shipment not being colocated with the authorized operator, the STLSU configures SPD 100 to determine / acknowledge that the shipment's location signal is active. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 53 / 168 / 63 colocated with the wrong driver or that the shipment's location signal is moving away from the transit point without being colocated with the authorized operator's location signal (block 860). STLSU 122 configures SPD 100 to identify a security violation involving the shipment being picked up by someone who is not the authorized operator for that shipment (862). STLSU 122 configures SPD 100 to generate a notification of a possible theft of the shipment in progress (block 864) and display this notification in the notification status bar 610d or in an authorized operator's MDC user interface (block 866).

[0087] According to a embodiment related to the assignment and collection by an operator for a future shipment, the SLTSU configures the SPD 1000 to identify an intended operator and a transport vehicle assigned to a future shipment awaiting collection by the intended operator, the intended operator having an operator ID and a communication device that provides a unique device location signal associated with the operator ID, the shipment also having a unique shipment location signal. The SPD 100 associates the operator ID with the future shipment. The SPD 100 then monitors a geographic coordinate location of the future shipment before collection by the operator. In response to a received signal indicating that the operator has collected the shipment, the SPD 100 links and colocates the operator's unique device location (MDC) and the unique shipment location signal to create and track a new shipment group (block 868).

[0088] During collection monitoring, the SPD 100 is also configured to identify an anomaly among: (i) detecting a change in the geocoordinate location of the expedition by more than a first threshold distance before the single expedition tracking signal is colocated with the single device location signal; and (ii) detecting that a second signal from the operator device, different from the location signal Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 54 / 168 / 63 of the single device, is colocated with and begins to move in unison with the single shipment tracking signal, where the second operator device signal is not associated with the operator or a second operator who has been assigned to transport the shipment. In response to the anomaly identification, the SPD 100 is configured to trigger a series of responsive actions designed to prevent or interrupt an unauthorized operator from taking the shipment.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the method includes receiving a signal from one or more entity(ies) related to the shipment, including a shipment / cargo tracker and possibly including a trailer transmitter / responder. The method includes identifying, as an intended driver of the shipment, a specific driver who possesses a corresponding operator MDC (e.g., a smartphone) that provides a unique operator signal, and also includes matching the unique operator signal with the entities associated with the shipment; monitoring the signals received from the entities associated with the shipment and the unique driver signal to identify when the signals become aligned and begin to move in unison. The method further includes identifying when a different driver signal approaches and / or begins to move in unison with the other tracked signals.The method involves, in response to identifying that a different driver's sign is placed among the other signs, executing a series of responsive actions based on the determination that the incorrect driver is taking the shipment. Responsive actions may include one or more, among others, notifying the correct driver, recording the incident, flagging the different driver, notifying law enforcement, etc.

[0090] FIG. 9 provides a flowchart of the method for responding to an anomaly involving the loss of one or more of the location signals of at least one dispatch entity associated with a dispatch group, as illustrated in FIGS. 5C and 5D. Method 900 begins in block 902 in Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 55 / 168 / 63, in which the SPD 100 detects a complete loss of at least one location signal from one or more of the corresponding shipping entities. In response to the detected complete loss, the SPD 100 removes or modifies (simulating appearance or flashing) the visual recognition corresponding to the location signal for that shipping entity in the STUI (block 904). In decision block 906, the SPD 100 determines, based on characteristics associated with the loss of at least one signal, whether the loss is a result of a shipment location jamming attack. In response to the determination that the resulting loss is a result of a jamming attack, the SPD 100 generates and issues, to the relevant parties, a specific notification that identifies the detection of the jamming attack and possible attempts to steal shipments and / or equipment (block 908).Notifications can be visual on-screen notifications and / or audible alarms and similar. The SPD 100 initiates one or more actions to combat the interference attack and protect one or more of the entities related to the shipment from malicious actions (block 910). The SPD 100 logs the event and any resolution thereof to the SLTSU database (916).

[0091] According to one embodiment, SPD 100 determines in block 912 whether the loss is a partial loss of received location signals, affecting only a subset of the entities related to the shipment within the shipment group. In response to the signal loss being a partial loss, SPD 100 triggers a low-level alarm event and sets a timer to track a period of time that elapses after the detection of the partial signal loss (block 914). SPD monitors (via decision block 916) whether the partial loss of received location signal is resolved before the expiration of a pre-established time window. In response to the partial loss being resolved within the pre-established time window, SPD 100 generates and stores a record of the event as a recovered partial loss of the signal incident occurring at a geographic location of the entity. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 56 / 168 / 63 related to the shipment when the loss occurred (block 920). However, in response to the partial loss condition not being resolved within the pre-established time window, method 900 transitions to block 908 and SPD 100 triggers a higher-level alarm state and generates real-time alerts and notifications of possible theft of one or more of the entities related to the shipment. Therefore, in the embodiment illustrated, in response to one of (i) all points disappearing simultaneously for more than the pre-established time window and (ii) not receiving the descaling signal before the expiration of the pre-established time window in which only a subset of the location signals disappears from the monitoring system, the SPD places the expedition in a high-danger state and triggers a higher-level alarm to initiate a series of responsive operations and actions.

[0092] In one embodiment, SPD 100 sets a timer for a pre-established time window before issuing the notification (block 914). In decision block 916, SPD 100 checks if a de-escalation signal is received from a trusted party, providing a check of the dispatch's safety before the expiration of a pre-established time window. In response to receiving the de-escalation signal before the expiration of a pre-established time window, SPD 100 optionally (as illustrated by the dashed boundary lines) removes the dispatch from the heightened observation / monitoring state (block 918) and logs the event and subsequent de-escalation in the SLTSU database (block 920).

[0093] According to one or more embodiments, and as illustrated by FIGS 2, 5B-5D and 6A-6D, when performing the series of responsive actions based on the specific type of deviation identified, the SPD 100 performs at least one of the following: highlights, in the shipment tracking UI, a corresponding visual recognition or the unique group ID. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 57 / 168 / 63 of shipments for which the deviation was detected; send at least one visual on-screen notification and one audible notification to alert the monitoring team about the detected deviation; and report the notification to a remote communication device of at least one operator and one shipper associated with the shipment to provide real-time notification of the deviation. Additionally, in response to the deviation being a simultaneous or substantially simultaneous loss of a plurality of location signals in a single shipment group, the SPD 100 issues a notification that includes an alert to one or more communicatively connected party(ies) of a possible jamming attack that may indicate malicious intent towards one or more of the shipment entities.

[0094] According to one aspect, SPD storage includes the The SLTSU database, which stores the shipping data used and periodically updated by the SLTSU, allows the SPD 100 to simultaneously track multiple different shipping groups in various geographic locations, update a shipping history for each of the various shipping groups throughout the lifecycle of each shipment, and store the update in the SLTSU storage / database. Additionally, the SPD 100 aggregates, associates, and / or correlates detected activities, locations, and triggered responses in a learning module that facilitates future handling of similar detected events that may occur.

[0095] In one aspect, a shipping monitoring and security system is provided. The SMSS includes at least one computing device that is communicatively coupled to at least one network. The computing device can be similarly configured to perform operations similar to those of the SPD 100. Specifically, the computing device includes at least one communication module that supports information transfer over at least one Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 58 / 168 / 63 network and receives a plurality of location signals, each location signal associated with a respective expedition-related entity among a plurality of geographically colocated expedition-related entities that collectively form an expedition group that is tracked during the completion of an expedition. Additionally, the computing device is configured to generate, based on the geographic coordinates of the received location signals, an expedition tracking user interface (UI) in which the current location of each of the expedition-related entities is displayed through visual recognitions that are presented in spatial alignment with each other and with the coordinates of a geographic location.Additionally, the computing device is configured to detect an occurrence of an anomaly comprising one or more of (i) loss of reception of location signals from one or more of the expedition-related entities, (ii) unscheduled changes in a spatial relationship of the expedition-related entities or corresponding visual recognitions in the STUI, (iii) an unscheduled change in a directional movement of the visual recognitions associated with a single expedition group relative to each other; and (iv) a movement of the expedition point from the collection location before being colocated and grouped with the operator point, indicative of an unauthorized take of the expedition.

[0096] According to one embodiment, SMSS includes a plurality of location tracking mechanisms associated with each of a shipment, a shipping container, an operator's user equipment, and a transport vehicle / drive. The plurality of location tracking mechanisms allows for the detection of a coordinate and transmission of location data via an intermediate tracking system to the location coordinate data. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 59 / 168 / 63 computing device through one or more communication network(s) to which the computing device is communicatively coupled.

[0097] According to an embodiment, a method includes a SPD monitoring the relative location of an operator for a shipment by means of one or more sensor signals received for entities related to the shipment of a group of shipments. The method includes detecting a separation of at least one of (i) an operator signal from a box / trailer signal, (ii) a shipment signal from the box / trailer signal; and (iii) the operator signal from the shipment signal. The method further includes, in response to the separation being greater than a pre-established acceptable separation distance, generating and issuing a notification informing a recipient of an occurrence of the detected separation being greater than the pre-established acceptable separation distance.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the method includes, in response to separation being a separation of at least one (i) of the box / trailer signal or (ii) of the operator's dispatch signal during a period when separation is not scheduled to occur: identifying the separation as correlated to an unattended or abandoned vehicle scenario, in which the operator left the box truck in a location that is not within an expected safe operator separation zone; and triggering a notification of the unattended vehicle scenario to at least one stakeholder.

[0099] According to another embodiment, the method includes determining, from the analysis of a change in the geographic location of a received location signal over time, the speed of the operator's movement away from the expedition, relative to a previous colocation coordinate. The method further includes determining, based on the speed of the operator's movement away from the expedition, that the operator is in another vehicle that is moving away from the location of the Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 60 / 168 / 63 dispatch, and notify at least one operator, one shipper, and security personnel that the operator is deviating from an acceptable dispatch plan regarding the shipment and may be abandoning the shipment before delivery is completed.

[00100] Additionally, the method includes: retrieving, for the identified shipment, shipment details related to a destination, preferred or recommended routes, and projected schedule of shipment movement, including expected stops, for the recommended shipment route; forwarding the shipment data to the operator's device; and monitoring for an unscheduled separation event. According to one embodiment, the separation event involves one or more of the received location signals and mapped visual recognitions that must remain colocated at the same geocoordinate location, moving away from other visual recognitions at the same geocoordinate location.According to one or more embodiments, the unscheduled separation event may include at least one of: (i) the trailer / cargo box moving away from the shipment; (ii) the shipment moving away from the cargo box or vice versa, as long as it is not located within an intended pickup or withdrawal location for that shipment; and (iii) the operator moving away from the shipment or the trailer / cargo box, beyond an acceptable separation distance.

[00101] With reference now to FIG. 10, an example of a user communication device is illustrated, which is presented as mobile communication device (MDC) 1000. The MDC 100 is an operator device and can be described as such interchangeably. Specifically, FIG. 10 represents a three-dimensional image as well as a block diagram representation of the component composition of a mobile communication device (MDC). The MDC 100 operates within a wireless communication network and serves as the electronic device within which several of the operator-associated disclosure features can be Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 61 / 168 / 63 implemented. According to the general illustration, the MDC 1000 is a communication device that is designed to communicate with other devices through a wireless communication network, which can be included in the data communication network 210 (FIG. 2). The MDC 1000 can host different types of devices, including, but not limited to, a cell phone or smartphone, a laptop, a netbook, an ultrabook and / or a tablet (e.g., an iPad®), or other computing device with access to wireless connectivity.The devices used include the hardware and software necessary to enable wireless communication between the MDC 1000 and a network through which information and / or data and voice communication are required to implement the various features described in the present invention to facilitate the security of shipments through the communication environment of the general location signal 200 and execution of the SLTSU 122.

[00102] Referring now to the specific component composition and associated functionality of the components presented, the MDC 1000 comprises the 1010 processor, which connects via a plurality of interconnects (illustrated by the bidirectional arrows) to a plurality of other functional components of the MDC 1000. The 1010 processor may be an integrated circuit that includes one or more programmable microprocessors and a digital signal processor (DSP). The 1010 processor controls communication, program code execution, power mode control, time synchronization, and other functions and / or operations of the MDC 1000. These functions and / or operations therefore include, but are not limited to, application data processing and signal processing.

[00103] Connected to the processor 1010 are storage 1015, memory 1020, input / output (I / O) devices, and communication mechanisms 1055. Memory 1008 may include volatile and / or non-volatile memory. During device operation, one or more executable applications may be stored in memory 1020 for Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 62 / 168 / 63 execution by processor 1010. For example, memory 1020 is illustrated containing local SLTSU App 1022, which is a downloadable app or utility that runs on MDC 1000. SLTSU App 1022 includes the Shipment Tracking User Interface (STUI) 1024 and the Biometric Verification Module 1026, which is used to verify that the operator accesses certain secure functions of MDC 1000. As an example, a voice or fingerprint confirmation may be required before allowing a carrier / driver to collect a high-value shipment, so that only a specific pre-authorized carrier can transport that shipment. Thus, for example, a Department of Defense (DOD) shipment will only be released to a carrier authorized by the DOD.

[00104] Memory 1020 additionally includes the 1028 shipment compliance tracking utility, which can provide access to available maps and uses a GPS sensor or other location detection sensor or MDC function to report an exact location from MDC 1000 back to the CSIST server (SPD) 100B. Within the 1028 shipment compliance tracking utility is the 1030 DOTS (or SLTSU) tracking utility, which is a local version of the operator device and performs similar functions to SLTSU 122 (FIG. 1). Also included within the 1028 shipment compliance tracking utility is the 1032 compliance module, which provides the compliance monitoring and response capabilities shown in the description of FIGS. 3A-3B. The two 3D views of MDC 1000 present an example of a compliance user interface 1005 with a point tracker feature / section 1006 for tracking the onboard shipping group.In one embodiment, selecting this point tracker feature 1006 from the compliance user interface 1005 triggers the opening of the second user interface 1007, which provides the DOTS tracker UI. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 63 / 168 / 63 location points for each entity related to the shipment positioned relative to each other on a geographic map. In normal operation, the operator has the MDC 1000 and, normally, the operator and / or the MDC are very close to the operator's equipment on which a shipment has been loaded. In one or more embodiments, additional tracking capabilities are provided within the equipment and / or shipment that allow the CSIST (data aggregation) structure 200 to identify, in real time, when the carrier and / or the MDC 1000 moves within an acceptable range from the shipment or equipment.

[00105] Memory 1020 also includes dispatch data and confirmation utility 1034, interference detection module 1036 and unauthorized operator detection module 1038. The associated functionality and / or use of each of the software modules will become apparent from the descriptions provided in the present invention. It is appreciated that the various software modules may be independent modules that communicate with each other by executing the processor of the respective program code.

[00106] Referring again to the figure, storage 1015 can be any type of available storage device capable of storing one or more software applications, firmware, and data. It is further appreciated that in one or more alternative embodiments, the device storage may actually be or may include remote storage, such as cloud storage, and not necessarily be fully integrated into the device itself. As provided, storage 1015 contains a local version of the SLTSU 1018 database which may include some of the operator login credentials and biometrics to enable local processing of the operator login in a CSIST framework, in one or more embodiments. The storage may also include a database of device settings associated with the specific subscriber. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 64 / 168 / 63

[00107] The MDC 1000 also comprises a plurality of input / output (I / O) devices 1040. The I / O devices 1040 include, as input devices, camera 1042, microphone 1044, touch screen and / or touch pad and / or keyboard 1046 and biometric sensor 1052 and, as output devices, display 1048 and speaker 1050 and others. The MDC 1000 may also include a subscriber identification module (SIM) or other similar feature that provides unique identification information of the carrier that owns or uses the MDC 1000. To enable the MDC 1000 to synchronize operations and / or provide time data, the MDC 1000 also includes a system clock (not shown).

[00108] According to one aspect of disclosure and as illustrated by FIG. 10, the MDC 1000 supports at least one and potentially many forms of wireless, over-the-air communication, enabling the MDC 1000 to transmit and receive communication, including location signals, with at least one second device and / or a network located externally. To support wireless communication, the MDC 1000 includes one or more of the following communication components: wireless network communication module 1060 (which may include a transceiver with an attached antenna, neither of which is expressly provided), near-field communication (NFC) transceiver module 1062, wireless fidelity (WiFi) module 1064, and Bluetooth® transceiver 1066. It is appreciated that the MDC 1000 may also include components for wired communication, such as modem and Ethernet modules (not shown). Collectively, these wireless and wired components provide a means or mechanism of communication 1055 by which the MDC 1000 can communicate with other devices and networks.To enable location-based services within / on the device, the MDC 1000 also includes a location service module, such as a GPS module, without limitation. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 65 / 168 / 63

[00109] The MDC 1000 establishes communication with at least one other device via over-the-air signal transmission, after the exchange of specific authentication and / or access credentials. Communication between the MDC 1000 and the second devices can be via near-field communication, Bluetooth, infrared (IR) transmission, and others, without limitation. As a wireless device, the MDC 1000 can transmit data over a wireless network (e.g., a Wi-Fi network, cellular network, Bluetooth® network (including Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) networks), a wireless ad hoc network (WANET), or personal area network (PAN)). In one embodiment, the MDC 1000 may additionally be equipped with an infrared (IR) device (not shown in the figure) for communication with additional devices using an IR connection. In another embodiment, the MDC 1000 may include a short-range wireless device, including, but not limited to, a near-field communication (NFC) device.In yet another embodiment, the MDC 1000 can communicate with one or more other devices using a wired or wireless USB connection.

[00110] According to one embodiment of implementation, the The MDC 1000 includes a display that provides a user interface and a memory containing a dispatch location tracking utility (SLTU). The MDC 1000 also includes a processor communicatively connected to the display and memory that runs the 1020 point tracking utility to allow the user's communication device to execute the method processes of FIGS. 7, 8A-8B, and 9 with modifications to the location signal receiving and tracking processes to include a remote aggregator in one embodiment, and direct connections from the MDC 1000 in other embodiments. Furthermore, with the MDC-based implementation of methods 700, 800, 850, and 900, additional modifications are provided to allow generated notifications to be immediately displayed on the MDC 1000 display. According to a Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 66 / 168 / 63 Regarding the disclosure aspect, the modification in the notification is made because the operator becomes the main consumer and / or recipient of the notifications, as the operator owns the MDC, it is physically closer to the shipment most of the time and is therefore able to take affirmative measures to protect the shipment. Thus, notifications are generated locally and displayed on the MDC 1000, or are received from the SPD 100, CSIST server 100B or data aggregator 320 and displayed on the MDC 1000.

[00111] Similar to the execution of STLSU 122 by processor 105 of SPD 100, processor 1010 or MDC 1000 runs the local STLSU or Dots 1030 utility, which allows the MDC 1000 to track a series of points corresponding to a shipment assigned to the operator / carrier for transport to one or more of their respective destinations. The MDC 1000 receives a location signal for each shipment and a box truck. The MDC 1000 colocates and groups the points (each representing unique tracking acknowledgments) of the shipment (a first tracking acknowledgment) with those of the transport vehicle (operator equipment or box truck) (a second tracking acknowledgment) and the MDC (a third tracking acknowledgment). The MDC 1000 points thus correspond to the operator authorized for the shipment. In one embodiment, the location signals and other shipment-related data are received from the data aggregator (320, FIG. 3), such as CSIST server 100B.In at least one embodiment, the data for all other entities in the dispatch group are received locally and aggregated by the execution of the Dots 1030 utility processor.

[00112] The MDC 1000 displays, within the user interface, the group of points that represent a relative colocation of each load and the truck body. The MDC 1000 automatically updates the relative location of each point within the group to correlate with a current location in real time. The MDC 1000 detects a non-separation Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 67 / 168 / 63 programmed of the points and compares a separation distance with a predefined maximum threshold separation distance. The MDC 1000 determines when a detected separation distance from one of the tracking acknowledgments is greater than the predefined maximum threshold separation distance and, in response to the detected separation distance being greater than the predefined maximum threshold separation distance, the MDC 1000 generates and emits a notification signal to alert at least one operator and one remote monitoring device that an anomaly has been detected with the shipment movement that may affect the shipment's safety. It is appreciated that shipment tracking and updating of colocated points continue until the shipment is delivered or until another terminal is received. For example, in one embodiment, the operator removes or deletes the shipment group from the STUI.In another embodiment, assignment and removal is performed by a remote system (e.g., CSIST 100B servers) that downloads updates to the operator's copy of the SLTSU App with new shipping assignments and removes completed shipping assignments when delivery confirmation is received on the remote system's computers.

[00113] The MDC 1000 is also configured to track an assigned future shipment. The MDC 1000 receives a shipment assignment, providing information about a shipment that must be collected and transported by an operator from a given shipment collection point to a shipment delivery point, and provides a unique tracking acknowledgment corresponding to the shipment. The MDC 1000 maps the unique tracking acknowledgment to a current shipment location on a colocation map displayed in a tracking UI. The MDC 1000 also receives movement data associated with the unique tracking acknowledgment and updates a mapping on a displayed colocation map. The MDC 1000 monitors anomalies at a current location of the shipment. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 68 / 168 / 63 shipment before the operator arrives at the origin point to receive the shipment and, in response to the detection of an anomaly at the current location, the MDC 1000 generates and sends a notification about the anomaly to the user interface. Specifically, in one embodiment in response to the anomaly detection, the MDC 1000 transmits a notification to a monitoring server about the disappearance to trigger tracking of a shipment location in relation to known operators to identify if one of the known operators picked up the shipment by mistake. In one embodiment, the notification is communicated directly to the carrier or shipper. In another embodiment, the notification may be transmitted to a gate controller when the shipment is being held at a shipping gate for pickup.

[00114] In addition, as an aspect, third-party notification can be triggered from the remote server, which receives the initial notification from the MDC 1000. The MDC 1000 thus serves as a localized security sensor that identifies anomalies affecting only shipments assigned to the MDC 1000, and the MDC 1000 immediately communicates the anomaly to the remote system for responsive action.

[00115] According to one embodiment, anomaly detection may involve unique tracking recognition of the shipment moving away from the point of origin at a speed indicating that the shipment has been picked up by another moving vehicle. With this embodiment, the MDC 1000 triggers tracking of a shipment location relative to known operators to identify if one of the known operators picked up the shipment by mistake. Shipment tracking can be performed by the remote system with a wider range of sensors and tracking capabilities and access to communication with other operators' MDCs and with law enforcement. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, pages 69 / 168 / 63

[00116] According to another embodiment, the MDC 1000 detects an anomaly involving the disappearance of a plurality of unique tracking recognitions, where location signals are no longer detectable. In response to the detection of the disappearance points, the MDC 1000 generates and issues an alert indicating that the expedition is likely under an interference attack, and the MDC 1000 transmits the notification with information about the disappearance to a remote monitoring server (CSIST server 100B).

[00117] In one embodiment, the MDC 1000 is a driver / operator's smartphone or tablet or other communication device that is equipped (or programmed) with a DOTS tracking application (app). The DOTS tracking app allows the MDC 1000 to be configured to track a series of points corresponding to the cargo assigned to the driver for transport to one or more respective destinations. Several different methods can be provided for entering the unique cargo signal into the app. Once entered (or downloaded), the cargo's location relative to the operator is determined and displayed on the MDC's user interface. The driver can then monitor their shipment locally on their device. Any inappropriate movement (or other activity) from the monitored points can be detected locally, and the driver receives a notification allowing them to immediately check the status of the cargo and / or their truck.New shipping information can also be relayed to the driver before pickup, so that the driver is alerted if another driver mistakenly or deliberately attempts to take the truck and / or shipment from the pickup point.

[00118] In one embodiment, specific configuration of the MDC 1000 operator and, specifically, the SLTSU 1030 App running on the MDC 1000 is required to enable operator tracking and the implementation of certain aspects of shipment tracking capabilities. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, pp. 70 / 168 / 63 described in the present invention. Similar to the implementation of SLTSU 122 in the SPD (FIG. 1 and 4), the SLTSU 1030 App can provide visual tracking of multiple assigned shipments, and can also provide a selection feature that allows zoning within a single shipment of assigned shipments to view specific details about that shipment in the device's STUI.

[00119] As a paid application, the use of tracking features can be added to the base communication infrastructure module as an additional service offered and / or a premium offer. Additionally, security features can be provided, including one or more temperature monitoring, door lock monitoring, with / without remote locking, and onboard video monitoring. These features can be provided as add-ons with associated service costs to be paid when added to a base service, such as coordinating the assignment of dispatches to operators. The operator can choose to have a full version of the App 1030 installed or just a location tracking version. With the full version, additional functionality can be provided on the MDC 1000, such as localized tracking of a designated dispatch, etc.

[00120] As described further in the present invention, the implementation of the functional features of the disclosure described in the present invention may involve the use of a combination of hardware, firmware, as well as various software-level constructs (e.g., program code and / or program instructions and / or pseudocode) that are executed to provide a series of methods that exhibit the different features and functions of the disclosure.

[00121] In the description above, exemplary embodiments in which various aspects of the disclosure can be practiced are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It must Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 71 / 168 / 63, it should be understood that other embodiments may be used and that logical, architectural, programmatic, mechanical, electrical and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. The above description is an extended summary and therefore should not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of this disclosure will be defined by the appended and equivalent claims.

[00122] Although the disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, many modifications may be made to adapt a specific system, device, or component thereof to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from its essential scope. Therefore, it is intended that the invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed for the embodiment of the disclosure, but that the disclosure includes all embodiments covered by the scope of any appended claim. Furthermore, the use of the terms first, second, etc., does not denote any order or importance, but the terms first, second, etc., are used to distinguish one element from another.

[00123] One or more of the embodiments of the disclosure described may be implementable, at least in part, using a software-controlled programmable processing device, such as a microprocessor, digital signal processor, or other data processing device, apparatus, or system. Thus, it is appreciated that a computer program to configure a programmable device, apparatus, or system to implement the methods described above is regarded as an aspect of this disclosure. The computer program may be incorporated as source code or compiled for implementation in a processing device, apparatus, or system. Appropriately, the Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 72 / 168 / 63 A computer program is stored on a carrier device in a machine-readable format, for example, in solid-state memory, magnetic memory such as disk or tape, optically or magneto-optically readable memory such as compact disc or digital versatile disc, flash memory, etc. The processing device, apparatus or system uses the program or part thereof to configure the processing device, apparatus or system for operation.

[00124] Although the disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular system, device, or component to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from its essential scope. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed for the embodiment of this disclosure, but that the disclosure includes all embodiments covered by the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, the use of the terms first, second, etc., does not denote any order or importance, but the terms first, second, etc., are used to distinguish one element from another.

[00125] The terminology used in the present invention is intended to describe only particular embodiments and is not intended to limit disclosure. As used in the present invention, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will further be understood that the terms “comprises” and / or “comprising”, when used in this descriptive report, specify the presence of declared features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not preclude the Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 73 / 168 / 63 presence or addition of one or more other resources, whole numbers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof.

[00126] The description of this disclosure is given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the disclosure in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the disclosure. The embodiments described have been chosen and described to better explain the principles of the disclosure and its practical application, and to enable others skilled in the art to understand the disclosure of various embodiments with various modifications as suitable for the specific use contemplated. Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p. 74 / 168

Claims

1 / 14 CLAIMS 1. Data processing system, characterized in that it comprises: a memory having stored therein a shipment location tracking and security utility (SLTSU); a display device that visually presents at least one graphical user interface (UI) generated by the SLTSU; at least one network interface device (NID) that allows the data processing system to receive and transmit information through one or more communication network(s); at least one processor coupled to the memory, the display device and at least one NID and that executes the SLTSU to configure the data processing system to: receive, through at least one NID, a plurality of location tracking signals, indicating a location of several shipment-related entities that are being tracked simultaneously as a shipment group;to associate location tracking signals as a dispatch group and assign a unique dispatch tracking identifier (STID) to the dispatch group to track the movement of location tracking signals relative to each other; to present, on the display device, the dispatch group as a plurality of visual assets colocated in a first dispatch tracking user interface (UI), where each received location tracking signal is represented by a visual asset among the plurality of colocated visual assets; to present, on the display device within the dispatch tracking UI, the movement of the plurality of location tracking signals associated with the dispatch group;Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 75 / 168 2 / 14 monitor, through the analysis of the movement of the plurality of location tracking signals of the expedition group, to detect any unscheduled deviations in at least one of an expected colocation and an expected geolocation of updates received in the location tracking signals within the expedition group; and in response to the detection of an unscheduled deviation: identify a specific type of unscheduled deviation; and trigger a series of responsive actions based on the specific type of unscheduled deviation, the responsive actions comprising the presentation of at least one visible alert notification and one audible alert notification.

2. Data processing system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the SLTSU additionally enables the data processing system to: generate and display, on the display device, a first shipment tracking user interface (UI) displaying each of a plurality of shipment groups being tracked simultaneously; and indicate, in the first shipment tracking UI, when an anomaly has been detected in one of the several shipment groups.

3. Data processing system, according to claim 1, characterized in that presenting the shipping group as a plurality of visual availabilities colocated in a shipping tracking UI comprises the SLTSU, further configuring the data processing system to: present each location tracking signal within a shipping group as a separate visual availability colocated with other visual availabilities corresponding to a respective location signal of a shipping-related entity within the shipping group; colocate and present the visual availabilities that Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p.76 / 168 3 / 14 represent each of the received location signals with a spatial alignment showing a relative separation distance from the expedition-related entities; periodically receive updated location signals from one or more of the expedition-related entities; update the presentation of the plurality of visual availabilities colocated in the UI based on the updated location signals.

4. Data processing system according to claim 3, characterized in that the SLTSU configures the data processing system to visually present each shipment-related entity within a shipment group as visually distinct points in the shipment tracking UI, using one or more of (i) a different point type and (ii) different characteristics assigned to the same point type.

5. Data processing system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the SLTSU configures data processing to perform the functions of: in response to the detection of a unique STID selection or the visual availability of a specific shipment group being displayed STUI, generating and displaying, on the display device, a second shipment tracking UI that provides detailed information about a corresponding shipment and a last recorded location of each shipment-related entity of the shipment group relative to a location of the other shipment-related entity within the shipment group and relative to a geographic or location coordinate of the shipment-related entities and shipment route.

6. Data processing system, according to claim 1, characterized in that: the plurality of colocalized visual availabilities Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 77 / 168 4 / 14 comprises a plurality of colocalized points, each point representing a location of a shipment-related entity, as determined from a respective signal of the received location signals;and whereby, in order to monitor unscheduled deviations, the STLSU configures the data processing system to: detect an occurrence of an anomaly from a group comprising (i) loss of reception of location signals from one or more of the entities related to the shipment, (ii) unscheduled changes in a spatial relationship of the entities related to the shipment or corresponding visual availabilities in the STUI, and (iii) an unscheduled movement of a shipment location signal from a shipment withdrawal location before being colocated and grouped with an operator location signal, indicative of an unauthorized shipment withdrawal;In response to the detection of an anomaly that includes an unscheduled separation of colocated points before a shipment delivery to its intended destination: determine if there is a valid reason for the unscheduled separation by evaluating historical data and received data on shipment-related entities, the route, the geographic location where the unscheduled separation occurs, and the received environmental conditions; and in response to not identifying a valid reason for the unscheduled separation: flag the shipment for intensified monitoring; activate safety measures to visually or audibly alert relevant parties to the occurrence of the unscheduled separation of colocated points; and create and store a record of the anomaly occurrence.

7. Data processing system, according to Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 78 / 168 5 / 14 claim 6, characterized in that, to monitor any unscheduled deviations, the STLSU configures the data processing system to perform at least one of the following: comparing a current geographic location of the visual availability on a geographic location map with an expected geographic location, based on a prescribed route for the dispatch; and identifying whether there has been a route deviation by the operator; monitoring changes in a standard separation and alignment distance of the visual availability corresponding to each of the dispatch-related entities within the dispatch group, relative to an expected separation and alignment distance; and monitoring specific changes in the reception of input location signals, corresponding to specific known changes indicative of a safety problem.

8. Data processing system, according to claim 6, characterized in that the STLSU configures the data processing system to: in response to a deviation being a separation of shipping entities from each other that occurs at an unscheduled time before the shipment arrives at a shipping delivery destination: evaluate, using historical data and geographic mapping data, a geographic location where the separation occurs; place the shipment in an intensified state of observation / monitoring; trigger the performance of one or more security features that inform at least one operator and the shipper of the separation; and create and store a record of the separation event and responsive actions taken; and in response to the separation occurring at the delivery destination of Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p.79 / 168 6 / 14 expedition: decouple location signals within the expedition group; update an expedition tracking system to indicate that the expedition has been delivered; and update the expedition tracking UI to remove the plurality of colocated visual availabilities for tracking the expedition group.

9. Data processing system, according to claim 8, characterized in that the STLSU configures the data processing system to: in response to placing the expedition in the intensified observation / monitoring state, dynamically generate a second expedition tracking UI, providing additional expedition details corresponding to the expedition and the expedition-related entities that comprise the expedition group.

10. Method according to claim 6, characterized in that the STLSU configures the data processing system to: check if a de-escalation signal is received from a reliable party, providing a verification of the shipment's safety before the expiration of a pre-established time window; in response to receiving the de-escalation signal before the expiration of a pre-established time window, remove the shipment from the heightened observation / monitoring state; and in response to one of (i) all points disappearing simultaneously for more than the pre-established time window and (ii) not receiving the de-escalation signal before the expiration of the pre-established time window when only a subset of the location signals disappear from the monitoring system: place the shipment in a high-risk state;and trigger a higher-level alarm to initiate Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 80 / 168 7 / 14 a series of responsive operations and actions.; 11. Data processing system according to claim 6, characterized in that the unscheduled deviation comprises a loss of a location signal from at least one shipping entity associated with a shipping group, and the STLSU configures the data processing system to: detect a complete loss of at least one location signal from one or more of the corresponding shipping entities; in response to the detected complete loss, modify a presentation in the shipping tracking UI of the visual recognition corresponding to the location signal for that shipping entity; determine, based in part on the characteristics associated with the loss of at least one signal, whether the loss is a result of a shipment location interference attack;and in response to the determination that the resulting loss is a result of an interference attack: generate and issue a specific notification identifying the detection of the interference attack; and initiate one or more actions to combat the interference attack and protect one or more of the entities related to the shipment from malicious acts.

12. Data processing system according to claim 11, characterized in that the STLSU configures the data processing system to: in response to signal loss, being a partial loss of received location signals, affecting only a subset of the shipping-related entities within the shipping group: trigger a low-level alarm event; set a timer for a pre-application time window.81 / 168 8 / 14 established to track a period of time elapsed after the detection of partial signal loss; monitor whether the partial signal loss from the received location is resolved before the expiration of the pre-established time window; and in response to the partial loss being resolved within the pre-established time window, record the event, including a geographic location of the related shipping entity when the partial loss occurred; and in response to the partial loss not being resolved within the pre-established time window, generate real-time alerts and notifications of a detected problem with a corresponding location tracking mechanism that may indicate tampering and possible theft of an associated related shipping entity.

13. Data processing system, according to claim 1, characterized in that, to execute the series of responsive actions based on the specific type of deviation identified, the SLTSU configures the data processing to perform at least one of the following: highlighting, in the shipment tracking UI, a corresponding visual availability of the unique ID of the shipment group for which the deviation was detected; sending at least one visual notification on the screen and one audible notification to alert the monitoring team about the detected deviation; and communicating the notification to a remote communication device of at least one operator and one shipper associated with the shipment to provide real-time notification of the deviation.

14. Data processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the SLTSU configures the data processing system to: Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 82 / 168 9 / 14 in response to the deviation being a simultaneous or substantially simultaneous loss of a plurality of location signals in a single dispatch group, issue a notification that includes an alert to one or more communicatively connected parties of a possible jamming attack that may indicate malicious intent towards one or more of the dispatch entities.

15. Data processing system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the SLTSU configures data processing to: identify an intended operator and a transport vehicle assigned to a future shipment awaiting collection by the intended operator, the intended operator having an operator ID and a communication device that provides a unique device location signal associated with the operator ID, the shipment also having a unique shipment location signal; associate the operator ID with the future shipment; monitor a geocoordinate location of the future shipment before collection by the operator; in response to a received signal indicating that the operator has collected the shipment, link and colocate the unique device location signal and the unique shipment location signal to create and track a new shipment group.

16. Data processing system, according to claim 15, characterized in that the SLTSU configures data processing to: identify an anomaly of: (i) detecting a change in the geocoordinate location of the expedition by more than a first threshold distance before the unique expedition tracking signal is colocated with the unique device location signal; and (ii) detecting that Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p.83 / 168 10 / 14 a second signal from the operator device, different from the single device location signal, is colocated and begins to move in unison with the single shipment tracking signal, where the second signal from the operator device is not associated with the operator or a second operator who has been assigned to transport the shipment; and in response to the anomaly identification, trigger a series of responsive actions designed to prevent or interrupt an unauthorized operator from collecting the shipment.

17. A method characterized in that it comprises: receiving, on a computing device via a network interface device of the computing device, a plurality of location signals, each location signal received from and indicating a location of one of multiple geographically colocated entities that are being tracked simultaneously as a dispatch group associated with a specific dispatch; associating, by a processor of the computing device, the location tracking signals received from the multiple geographically colocated entities as a dispatch group and assigning a unique dispatch tracking identifier (STID) to the dispatch group to track the movement of the location tracking signals relative to each other;to present the expedition group as a plurality of visual availabilities colocated on a display device presenting an expedition tracking user interface (UI), where each location tracking signal is represented by a visual availability among the plurality of colocated visual availabilities; to present, on the display device via the expedition tracking UI, the movement of the plurality of location tracking signals associated with the expedition group; to monitor, through movement analysis of the plurality of location tracking signals of the expedition group by the processor, to detect any unscheduled deviations in at least one of an expected colocation and an expected geolocation of updates received in the location tracking signals within the expedition group;and in response to the detection of an unscheduled deviation: identify a specific type of unscheduled deviation; and trigger a series of responsive actions based on the specific type of unscheduled deviation, the responsive actions comprising the presentation of at least one visible alert notification and one audible alert notification.

18. A method according to claim 17, characterized in that it further comprises: generating and displaying, on a display device, a first shipment tracking user interface (UI) that displays the respective locations of each of a plurality of shipment groups being tracked simultaneously; and indicating, in the first shipment tracking UI on the display device, when an anomaly has been detected in one of several shipment groups.

19. Method according to claim 17, characterized in that presenting the expedition group as a plurality of visual recognitions colocated in an expedition tracking UI comprises: Presenting, on the display device, each location tracking signal within an expedition group as a separate visual availability colocated with other visual availabilitys, each corresponding to the location signal of an entity of Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, p.85 / 168 12 / 14 expedition within the expedition group; colocate and present the visual availabilities that represent each of the received location signals with a spatial alignment showing a separation distance from the expedition-related entities; periodically receive updated location signals from one or more of the expedition-related entities; update the presentation of the plurality of colocated visual availabilities in the UI based on the updated location signals.

20. A method according to claim 17, characterized in that the plurality of colocalized visual availabilities comprises a plurality of colocalized points, and the method further comprises: providing a geographic mapping of the plurality of colocalized points in the UI; comparing a current location of the colocalized points with at least one of an intended delivery destination and a current expected location of the shipment; identifying, based on the current location, whether there has been a route deviation by the operator that is outside an acceptable deviation range from a pre-programmed route; and generating and transmitting at least one notification signal to correct the deviation.

21. Method, according to claim 17, characterized in that: the plurality of colocalized visual availabilities comprises a plurality of colocalized points, each point representing a location of a shipment-related entity, as determined from a respective signal of the received location signals;Petition 870250082911, dated 09 / 15 / 2025, page 86 / 168 13 / 14 and the method further comprises: detecting an occurrence of an anomaly among a group comprising (i) loss of reception of location signals from one or more of the entities related to the shipment, (ii) unscheduled changes in a spatial relationship of the entities related to the shipment or corresponding visual availabilities in the STUI, and (iii) an unscheduled movement of a shipment location signal from a shipment pickup location before being colocated and grouped with an operator location signal, indicative of an unauthorized shipment pickup;In response to the detection of an anomaly that includes an unscheduled separation of points colocated from each other before a shipment delivery to its intended destination: determine if there is a valid reason for the unscheduled separation by evaluating historical data and data received about the entities related to the shipment, the route, the geographical location where the unscheduled separation occurs, and the environmental conditions received; and in response to the failure to identify a valid reason for the unscheduled separation: flag the shipment for intensified monitoring; activate safety measures to visually or audibly alert the relevant parties to the occurrence of the anomaly; and create and store a record of the anomaly occurrence.

22. Method according to claim 17, characterized in that to monitor any unscheduled deviations, the method further comprises: comparing a current geographic location of visual availability on a geographic location map with an expected geographic location, based on a prescribed route for the expedition; and identifying whether there has been a route deviation by the operator; monitoring changes in a standard separation and alignment distance of the visual recognitions corresponding to each of the expedition-related entities within the expedition group, relative to an expected separation and alignment distance; and monitoring specific changes in a reception of the input location signals, these specific changes being indicative of an anomaly.

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