Patent ID: 8392339
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: G06K,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A system for tracking a location of at least one item, comprising: a tag being shipped with the at least one item during a shipping journey from a point of origin to a destination, wherein the tag comprises: a master unit being shipped with at least the tag, wherein the master unit comprises: a transportation vehicle for transporting the at least one item during the shipping journey from the point of origin to the destination; means for automatically placing the master unit and tags in a deactivated state based upon placement of the at least one item on board the transportation vehicle; a system that determines a location of the transportation vehicle when the master unit and tags are in the deactivated state; and a central processor that receives shipping data from the master unit, determines at least one of a condition or location of the at least one item at one or more predetermined points during the shipping journey and receives tracking information via the location determining system rather than searching for signals from the master unit when the master unit and tags are in the deactivated state.