Method of controlling access to a movable container and to a com

Details Method of controlling access to a movable container and to a com Method of controlling access to a movable container and to a com

1997-08-14

2000-05-02

Horabik, Michael

Communications: electrical

Continuously variable indicating

With meter reading

34082532, 34082549, 34082554, 342 44, G06F 704

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active

060577797

ABSTRACT:
A method of controlling access to a movable container, the method comprising controllably locking the container using an electronically actuated locking mechanism; storing in a memory a desired geographical location; determining the geographical location of the container; and enabling the locking mechanism to unlock the container if the determined geographical location matches the desired geographical location. A secure cargo transportation system comprises a vehicle including an enclosure having an opening; a door movable relative to the opening between a closed position, wherein the door restricts access to the enclosure; and an open position; an electronically actuable lock configured to selectively lock or unlock the door relative to the enclosure; a memory supported by the vehicle and configured to store a location coordinate; and a global positioning system supported by the vehicle and coupled to the memory and to the lock, and configured to enable the lock to unlock the door if the vehicle is within a predetermined distance of the location coordinate.

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