107 results about "Asset tracking" patented technology

Systems and methods are described for transmitting broadcasts by Peripherals, receiving the broadcasts by Centrals, and communicating with a Backend by Centrals. Specifically, a Peripheral may generate and transmit an encrypted broadcast packet to a Central, the Central may transmit the encrypted observation information to the Backend, which may decrypt the broadcast packet. Additionally, a Central may transmit a request for authorization to connect to a Peripheral to the Backend. If authorized by the Backend, the Central may connect to the Peripheral. Further, a Central may receive a plurality of broadcasts over a period of time. The Central may store information about the broadcasts and, at the conclusion of the period of time, transmit the information about the broadcasts and the last-received broadcast to the Backend.

The present disclosure relates to a method, an apparatus, and a computer program for authenticating a connectionless asset tracking service in a Wireless communication system, and a recording medium for the computer program. The method for authenticating a connectionless asset tracking service comprises the steps in which a first device: receives an advertising packet from a second device; determines whether at least one advertising data (AD) structure included in the advertising packet is an AD structure related to a connectionless asset tracking service, and on the basis of security key information, decodes the AD structure related to the connectionless asset tracking service; and determines a location on the basis of the AD structure related to the connectionless asset tracking service, wherein an AD type field of the structure related to the connectionless asset tracking service may comprise a value indicating a connectionless asset tracking service.

A wireless communication tape, dispenser of the same and methods of usage of the wireless tape and the dispenser in asset tracking applications are disclosed. The wireless communication tape can be manufactured in an ultrathin form factor by laminating a stack of layers to impart functionality to the wireless communication tape. Methods of use and operation of the wireless communication tape are disclosed to save battery resources of the communication tape.

A method for determining the orientation of a tracked device uses sensor data from inertial motion units, accelerometers, and synthetic aperture radar to capture images and analyze signal patterns, determining the device's facing direction. This method, integrated with an augmented reality framework, supports real-time interactions and precise placement of virtual markers and facilitates AR collaborative, interactive gameplay, asset tracking, and security applications, enabling accurate virtual object placement and real-time monitoring.

A wireless communication tape, dispenser of the same and methods of usage of the wireless tape and the dispenser in asset tracking applications are disclosed. The wireless communication tape can be manufactured in an ultrathin form factor by laminating a stack of layers to impart functionality to the wireless communication tape. Methods of use and operation of the wireless communication tape are disclosed to save battery resources of the communication tape. The wireless communication tape may be used to form shipping labels that are thermally printed in a thermal printer and that include a 5G and Bluetooth communication capability to track a location of a package. Examples of 5G wireless protocols include the LPWAN protocols of NB-IoT and LTE-M.

A solid-state lighting fixture assembly having a lighting fixture with a socket configured to receive a plug associated with one or more accessories to allow for easy in-field mounting of accessories, e.g., controls, onto installed lighting fixtures. The socket may be internally electrically connected to an auxiliary power output of a driver and / or to a battery power pack within the lighting fixture assembly, thereby providing direct-current voltage power for the accessory and, also, allowing for signal transmission to and from the accessory. Each accessory includes one or more sensors and communication components to provide the connected lighting fixture assembly with specific capabilities including, but not limited to, motion detection, ambient light level detection, ambient temperature measurement and wireless communications. The wireless communication can also be used to control one or a group of lighting fixtures and transmit sensor data associated with, for example, monitoring space utilization and asset tracking.

In one aspect, a computerized method for electing an asset tracker to communicate the location of each asset tracker in a cluster of asset trackers comprising: detecting an n-number of asset trackers within a low power radio range and form a cluster of these asset trackers; polling the n-number of asset trackers for one or more attributes of each asset tracker; based on an optimization of the one or more attributes of each asset tracker, electing an asset tracker to collect all the asset tracking and location data from the other asset trackers in the n-number of asset trackers; and communicating the collecting of all the asset tracking and location data to a remote server system.

Embodiments of systems and methods of this disclosure provide a multi-tenant user interface for uploading a variety of different documents over a network to a content server; analyze the uploaded documents on the content server using an AI-powered document analysis engine to identify, for each document, a document type and industry, the AI powered document analysis engine including one or more AI machine learning models trained on documents within the industry and an operator-specific adaptation corresponding to a pre-determined transaction; generate a tailored data extraction prompt based on the document type- and industry using an adaptive prompting system on the content server; extract, from each document by way of the AI-powered document analysis engine, data corresponding to the tailored data extraction prompt; and standardize the extracted data using a data standardization module on the content server.

A smart home monitoring device is configured to plug into an electrical outlet and includes a multi-sensor array, excluding audio and video sensors, for monitoring environmental conditions, behavioral patterns, and odor-related indicators within a monitored environment. The device includes Bluetooth Low Energy communication with angle-of-arrival capability to enable sub-meter asset tracking, and supports home automation control through programmable automation frameworks such as IFTTT or Node-RED to initiate safety responses. The system further provides multi-tiered burglar detection through correlated event analysis across multiple sensor inputs, and generates health-related risk indicators based on detected patterns. Visual indicators, including multi-color LED illumination and blinking patterns, are used to communicate alert types and severity levels. The system enables non-intrusive monitoring while supporting proactive safety, security, and health management.

Methods and systems for automatically selecting a mobile network rate plan for an asset tracking device based on a set of reported geolocations of the device overtime, coverage data for various mobile networks, and a set of possible network rate plans. A change in mobility rate plans may be implemented through remote provisioning of a new mobile network profile to the asset tracking device.

Systems, methods and computer-readable storage media utilized to track a plurality of assets on a distributed ledger network. One method includes receiving a request to track a specific asset on the distributed ledger network. The method further includes identifying a reason for the exchange, wherein the reason for exchange is based on a set of predefined actions. The method further includes determining an asset type associated with the specific asset. The method further includes generating a unique identifier identifying the specific asset. The method further includes generating a unique tracking identifier, the unique tracking identifier including a subset of identifiers, the subset of identifiers including an asset issuer identifier, an asset type identifier, and the unique identifier. The method further includes providing, to the distributed ledger network, a cryptographic code and the reason for the exchange.

The invention provides an asset tracking and monitoring system and method based on the Internet of Things, and the system comprises a posture sensing module which is configured to detect the posture data of a target asset, and an asset tracking module which is configured to detect the position information of the target asset. The control module is configured to collect attitude data and position information about the target assets; and the asset management server is electrically connected with the attitude sensing module and the asset tracking module through a control module, and the asset management server is configured to store and process the attitude data of the target assets uploaded by the attitude sensing module or store and process the position information of the target assets uploaded by the asset tracking module. According to the invention, the three-in-one combination of attitude sensing, disassembly prevention, positioning, information reporting, tracking, monitoring and alarming is realized.

Methods and system for tracking assets. A server receives, via wireless communication, from each of a plurality of tracking devices, adjacent device data for that tracking device regarding one or more detected nearby tracking devices and an estimated distance measurement to each detected nearby tracking device. The server determines from the adjacent device data that a subset of the plurality of tracking devices are in a group associated with a multi-unit vehicle. The server selects at least one of the tracking devices in the subset as a master device. The other tracking devices in the subset are slave devices. The master device is to send location data to the server via its wireless data connection. The slave devices are to forego sending communications to the server via their respective wireless data connections.

A solid-state lighting fixture assembly having a lighting fixture with a socket configured to receive a plug associated with one or more accessories to allow for easy in-field mounting of accessories, e.g., controls, onto installed lighting fixtures. The socket may be internally electrically connected to an auxiliary power output of a driver and / or to a battery power pack within the lighting fixture assembly, thereby providing direct-current voltage power for the accessory and, also, allowing for signal transmission to and from the accessory. Each accessory includes one or more sensors and communication components to provide the connected lighting fixture assembly with specific capabilities including, but not limited to, motion detection, ambient light level detection, ambient temperature measurement and wireless communications. The wireless communication can also be used to control one or a group of lighting fixtures and transmit sensor data associated with, for example, monitoring space utilization and asset tracking.

Copies of a distributed ledger with multiple blocks are stored on multiple computing devices. A first computing device coming into proximity with a particular object triggers generation of a new block to the distributed ledger, the new block identifying a characteristic of the object and including a hash of a previous block of the distributed ledger. The new block is optionally verified before it is appended onto the distributed ledger and transmitted out to each of the multiple computing devices so that each copy of the distributed ledger includes the new block.

In one aspect, a method for machine-learning (ML) based adaptive Internet of Things (IoT) asset tracking comprising: providing a plurality of asset trackers following a route, wherein each asset tracker tracks one or more IoT assets; configuring each asset tracker to autonomously change and update a tracking technology and a tracking rate or an upload time utilized by the asset tracker; and training and validating a plurality of autonomous asset machine-learned (ML) models based on learned behavior of similar trackers that followed a same route or a similar route to the route followed by the plurality of asset trackers.

A method of activating an asset tracker from an ultra-low power transport mode to a motion detection mode. The method includes detecting an activation trigger activity, the activation trigger activity including a double tap of a housing of the asset tracker, touch sensing, optical sensing, and loss of proximity to a proximate object in a packaging of an asset container.

Methods, systems, and devices for temperature-dependent charging of supercapacitor energy storage units of asset tracking devices are provided. An example method for temperature-dependent charging involves obtaining a temperature reading measured at an asset tracking device (1302), the asset tracking device located at an asset to monitor travel of the asset, determining a target voltage for a supercapacitor energy storage unit of the asset tracking device based on the temperature reading to balance utilization of a capacity of the supercapacitor energy storage unit against temperature-dependent deterioration of the supercapacitor energy storage unit (1304), and controlling a charging interface of the asset tracking device to charge the supercapacitor energy storage unit to the target voltage (1306).

This invention relates to a circular supply chain system utilizing IoT-enabled traceable containers and an integrated reverse logistics asset tracking system, specifically designed for delivery and recovery operations conducted by electric vehicles (EVs). The system aims to optimize resource utilization, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability by ensuring real-time monitoring, efficient transportation, and return of containers within the supply chain. At the core of this invention are IoT-enabled smart containers, equipped with sensors to track and monitor key metrics such as location, condition, temperature, and handling parameters throughout their transit lifecycle. These containers are linked to an asset tracker mobile application that allows stakeholders across the supply chain to have real-time visibility and predictive management of the containers. In the reverse logistics framework, used or empty containers are returned to distribution points or the origin for reuse or recycling, facilitated by electric vehicles. This closed-loop process minimizes the need for single-use packaging, reducing both material waste and carbon emissions. The integration of electric vehicles (EVs) in the logistics operations further supports net-zero emission goals by eliminating the need for traditional fuel-powered transportation. The asset tracker mobile application provides end-to-end management of the containers and the EV fleet, incorporating blockchain technology to ensure the transparency and immutability of the data related to the container's journey. By leveraging real-time data, the system provides analytics for efficient scheduling, route optimization, and preventive maintenance of both the containers and the electric vehicles. This invention significantly enhances the efficiency and sustainability of the supply chain by enabling closed-loop logistics, ensuring traceability, reducing environmental impact, and fostering eco-friendly practices in transport and reverse logistics. The combination of IoT, traceable containers, electric vehicles, and reverse logistics offers an innovative solution for industries aiming to minimize waste, lower carbon emissions, and improve overall supply chain sustainability.

The invention discloses an RFID-based asset digital management system, relates to the technical field of RFID identification, solves the problem that feature verification is not performed based on the position of a corresponding RFID tag to realize effective asset management, and performs spatial association on asset physical features and the RFID tag based on the distance feature of the tag contour and the image edge so as to realize effective asset management. When a label is illegally moved or tampered, the system can identify abnormity in real time through feature comparison, the problem of mismatching of the label and assets is avoided, the asset tracking accuracy reaches 99.8%, and under the condition that identification is correct, different pieces of information are subjected to feature combination according to the number sorting feature of the corresponding feature code and the information capacity feature of the single piece of information, so that the identification accuracy is improved. And the corresponding combined encryption segments are locked, and the multiple groups of combined encryption segments are uniformly stored, so that the encryption storage process of the corresponding asset information is completed, and a relatively good asset digital management effect is achieved.

Systems and methods include an asset tracking platform for tracking, analyzing, and managing facility assets at an operational facility site. The asset tracking platform includes a site operator device in local communication with a field device. The facility assets are assigned to physical asset tags using an assignment procedure that includes scanning the physical asset tag with the field device (e.g., using a radio-frequency identifier (RFID) sensor) to associate an identifier of the physical asset tag with asset data (e.g., location data, an asset identifier, an asset type, etc.). The field device downloads an asset task list using the local communication to represent a list of daily tasks to be completed with the field device. Task execution procedures are performed for the list of daily tasks by scanning the physical asset tag with the field device which starts a timer. Task completion data is synced with the site operator device.

Systems and methods for tracking a location of an asset within a facility. One system includes an electronic processor configured to receive active tracking information from a first communications device, the active tracking information corresponding to a first communications modality, receive passive tracking information from a second communications device, the passive tracking information corresponding to a second communications modality, determine, based on either or both of the passive tracking information and the active tracking information, a location of the asset within a predefined site survey, and generate, on a display, an indication of the determined location of the asset.

Systems, methods and computer-readable storage media utilized to track a plurality of assets on a distributed ledger network. One method includes receiving a request to track a specific asset on the distributed ledger network. The method further includes identifying a reason for the exchange, wherein the reason for exchange is based on a set of predefined actions. The method further includes determining an asset type associated with the specific asset. The method further includes generating a unique identifier identifying the specific asset. The method further includes generating a unique tracking identifier, the unique tracking identifier including a subset of identifiers, the subset of identifiers including an asset issuer identifier, an asset type identifier, and the unique identifier. The method further includes providing, to the distributed ledger network, a cryptographic code and the reason for the exchange.

The invention provides an asset tracking system (100) for tracking a target tag (10) in a space (500), wherein the target tag (10) is configured to emit a target beacon signal, wherein the asset tracking system (100) comprises a plurality of listener nodes (110) arranged in the space (500) and configured to detect the target beacon signal, wherein the asset tracking system (100) comprises a control system (300), wherein the control system (300) has access to (i) listener position data and (ii) map data, wherein in an operational mode: the control system (300) determines a presence of an object (200), wherein an object tag (210) is associated with the object (200), and wherein the object tag (210) is configured to emit an object beacon signal, wherein the plurality of listener nodes (110) is configured to detect the object beacon signal and provide a related object signal to the control system (300); the control system (300) determines, for each listener node (110), a set of confidence regions (230) based on the related object signal, the listener position data, and the map data; the plurality of listener nodes (110) detects the target beacon signal and provides a related target signal to the control system (300); and, the control system (300) determines a target tag position of the target tag (10) based on the related target signal, the listener position data, the map data, and the set of confidence regions (230) of the plurality of listener nodes (110).

An apparatus, including a central processing computer which is specially programmed to process recruitment, job searching, project searching, or scheduling, information; and a distributed ledger and blockchain technology system. The central processing computer provides or transmits an electronic forum to a user communication device, wherein the central processing computer receives, from a user communication device, information for engaging in a recruitment, job searching, project searching, or scheduling, activity, in or via the electronic forum, and the central processing computer provides a videoconference call between the individual and an employer or hiring entity or between the individual and a job applicant. Upon a conclusion of the electronic forum, the central processing computer generates an electronic forum report containing information regarding an activity or activities of the individual in or during the electronic forum. The electronic forum report is stored in the distributed ledger and blockchain technology system.

Methods and systems for controlling an asset tracking device and, in particular, determining when an asset tracking device attached to a trailer is in close proximity to a truck. The device may enter a sleep mode when the trailer has been coupled to a truck with an electronic logging device (ELD). Thereafter, the device ceases obtaining a GPS location and transmitting the location to a central server. While the trailer and truck remain coupled, the device leverages the ELD by using it to send its GPS location to the central server and therefore, prolong its battery life.

Systems and methods for welding asset tracking are disclosed. In some examples, a welding asset tracking system can include an asset tracking network having tags maintained by welding assets within a welding area, hubs, and / or gateways. The asset tracking network can obtain welding data related to one or more welding assets and location data obtained via an internal positioning system and / or an external positioning system, and / or communicate this data to an asset tracking server. In this way, the welding asset tracking server can continuously receive updated information regarding the identity, location, and / or use of each welding asset. This updated information can be used by a welding asset manager to determine the location of welding assets, assign assets to different welding jobs, and determine whether assets should be introduced for maintenance and / or whether new assets should be acquired.

A solid-state lighting fixture assembly having a lighting fixture with a socket configured to receive a plug associated with one or more accessories to allow for easy in-field mounting of accessories, e.g., controls, onto installed lighting fixtures. The socket may be internally electrically connected to an auxiliary power output of a driver and / or to a battery power pack within the lighting fixture assembly, thereby providing direct-current voltage power for the accessory and, also, allowing for signal transmission to and from the accessory. Each accessory includes one or more sensors and communication components to provide the connected lighting fixture assembly with specific capabilities including, but not limited to, motion detection, ambient light level detection, ambient temperature measurement and wireless communications. The wireless communication can also be used to control one or a group of lighting fixtures and transmit sensor data associated with, for example, monitoring space utilization and asset tracking.