Shipping Controller for IoT Logistics Mesh
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current shipping management systems are inefficient, particularly in utilizing sensor information integrated with the Internet of Moving Things, failing to fully leverage available technology.
Innovation Solution
A communication network platform that integrates sensors, mobile access points, and vehicles to provide always-on, robust, scalable, and secure connectivity and Internet access to mobile and static things, utilizing vehicles as Wi-Fi hotspots and employing a multi-network on-board unit (OBU) to connect vehicles to wired infrastructure and other vehicles, forming a mesh of communication links.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If current shipping management systems are used, then basic shipping operations can be maintained, but sensor information is not fully utilized and system efficiency is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The shipping controller is designed to perform multiple functions: it manages shipping operations, collects data from multiple sensor types (temperature, humidity, shock, light), communicates with various devices via multiple interfaces (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular), and integrates with different network infrastructures. This multi-functional design allows the system to fully utilize sensor information while maintaining comprehensive shipping management capabilities.
2Power
If a centralized cloud-based system is used, then data processing capability is improved, but system complexity and dependency on external infrastructure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements local intelligence at the shipping controller level, enabling it to process and analyze sensor data locally without requiring constant cloud connectivity. The controller can make local decisions about shipping operations while periodically syncing with cloud infrastructure when available. This distributed architecture reduces external dependency while maintaining data processing capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication interfaces are integrated, then connectivity and communication capability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shipping controller acts as an intermediary device that manages multiple communication interfaces (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular) and sensor connections. It provides a unified interface for data collection and communication, abstracting the complexity of multiple protocols and interfaces from the user and external systems. The controller intelligently selects and manages appropriate communication channels based on availability and requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for shipping management in a network of moving things. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for integrating sensors, mobile access points, and/or the network of moving things with shipping container management systems (e.g., port management systems, train management systems, trucking management systems, etc.).