Systems and methods for tracking items using wirelessly-enabled devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7743984
APP PUB NO 20060091206A1
SERIAL NO

11262337

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The present invention is generally directed to a tracking and visibility system of a kind that augments aspects of traditional tracking systems by implementing mechanisms for independently detecting and verifying the whereabouts of particular objects moving through a carrier's logistics network. These mechanisms are preferably implemented without having to alter the outward appearance or manner in which such objects would otherwise be shipped. At a high level, the present invention accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive tracking system that includes at least two levels of tracking, one of which involves physically associating a wireless device with an object to be tracked, the wireless device being configured to transmit a signal that can be used to independently detect and verify the location of the particular object as it moves through the carrier's logistics network.

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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA INC55 GLENLAKE PARKWAY NE ATLANTA GA 30328

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bradley, David Lewis Alpharetta, US 1 73
Olsen, John A Cumming, US 6 92

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