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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2006
William P. Lanigan, Orland Park, IL (US);
Maciej Labowicz, Roselle, IL (US);
Harvey E. Schmidt, Flossmoor, IL (US);
David S. Schuman, Naperville, IL (US);
Clark E. Smith, Oswego, IL (US);
William P. Lanigan, Orland Park, IL (US);
Maciej Labowicz, Roselle, IL (US);
Harvey E. Schmidt, Flossmoor, IL (US);
David S. Schuman, Naperville, IL (US);
Clark E. Smith, Oswego, IL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A security system is provided for a cargo container having a door. An electronic control unit is provided for monitoring the locked status of the door. The electronic control unit is operably communicable with a remote computer terminal. A first software control program is located within the electronic control unit to monitor the locked status of the door. A second software control program is located within the remote computer terminal and is capable of retrieving activity and functions from the first software control program. A protocol is provided to facilitate communication between the electronic control unit and the remote computer terminal.