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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2006
Kang Lee, Woodland Hills, CA (US);
Thomas Forrester, Westminster, CA (US);
Tomasz Jannson, Torrance, CA (US);
Andrew Kostrzewski, Garden Grove, CA (US);
Eugene Levin, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Gajendra Savant, Rolling Hills Estates, CA (US);
Kang Lee, Woodland Hills, CA (US);
Thomas Forrester, Westminster, CA (US);
Tomasz Jannson, Torrance, CA (US);
Andrew Kostrzewski, Garden Grove, CA (US);
Eugene Levin, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Gajendra Savant, Rolling Hills Estates, CA (US);
Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA (US);
Abstract
A carton-centric security system that uniquely combines a low-cost version of the rugged connector technology and a novel smart skin is provided. The carton-centric security system includes RF electronics for communication. The system can fully meet the homeland security need to autonomously seal, secure, and monitor the integrity of shipping cartons/parcels below the ISO intermodal shipping container level. The system can seal the contents of a shipping carton within a 'smart skin/wrapper,' which physically surrounds the contents, monitors the physical integrity of the shipping carton and detects any intrusion into the carton. In case of an intrusion, the system provides notification of the intrusion of the carton or tampering with the carton security system, including alteration of the carton contents, theft or unauthorized removal of the entire carton.