GPS Tracker Integrated in Container Closure for Real-Time Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container tracking systems are inefficient in continuously locating containers during transport, leading to potential incorrect dispatching and loss, as they lack a reliable and integrated solution for real-time location monitoring.
Innovation Solution
A GPS tracker integrated within the container closure or dip tube closure, transmitting current location information to a cloud-based system, providing secure, tamper-proof, and autonomous operation, with optional sensors and inductive charging, ensures continuous and accurate tracking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a GPS tracker is integrated within the container closure or dip tube closure, then tracking reliability and security are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The GPS tracker is integrated into the container closure or dip tube closure, merging the tracking function with the existing closure structure. This integration ensures the tracker cannot be easily removed or tampered with, improving reliability while avoiding the need for separate external tracking devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The closure structure serves multiple functions: it seals the container opening and simultaneously houses the GPS tracker. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components and simplifies the overall system architecture.
2Device complexity
If external tracking components are used, then device complexity is reduced, but security and risk of tampering increase
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the GPS tracker into the closure rather than using external components, the system eliminates the security vulnerability of externally mounted devices that can be easily removed or tampered with during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The GPS tracker is nested within the closure structure, which itself is part of the container assembly. This nested arrangement provides inherent security as the tracker is protected within the sealed closure environment.
3Reliability
If continuous real-time tracking is implemented, then object tracking effectiveness is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system transmits location information periodically rather than continuously in real-time. This periodic transmission approach maintains effective tracking capability while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous real-time transmission.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise, real-time tracking of containers, preventing incorrect dispatching and loss, with reduced design effort and external component risks, while maintaining security and protecting against environmental hazards.
Implementation Method 1
A GPS tracker (10) designed for determining current location information of the container (3) is present in the container closure (14) or in a dip tube (4) opening out at the container closure (14)
Data Source
AI summary
A locating system (15) for containers (3). The containers (3) each have at least one container opening (5) for supplying or dispensing storage medium. A container closure (14) designed for closing the container opening (5) is present for each container (3). A GPS tracker (10) designed for determining current location information of the container (3) is present in the container closure (14) or in a dip tube (4) opening out at the container closure (14). The current location information is transmitted to a cloud-based computer system (16) by means of the GPS tracker (10).