AVANTE CONTAINER TRANSPORT SECURITY SYSTEM AND SERVICES
AVANTE provides web-based 24/7 end-to-end tracking services of cargo using its RFID ZONER™-RELAYER™ container security devices, carrier-based and yard based fixed site communication links, and association of personnel badges to provide cargo container visibility and security management:
- Leasing a set of SMART-TRAKKER™ consists of one set of RFID ZONER™-RELAYER™ container security devices (two ZONER™-CTID tags and one RELAYER™-CTOR), three personnel ZONER™-SSID badges, and one carrier-based communicator of RELAYER™-CTCR (equipped with GPS, GPRS and SATCOM).
- Optional fixed site installation of networks of nodal and real-time locating system of RELAYER™-RTLS readers along the supply chain.
- Flexible service charges based on scheduled regular reporting and real-time exception reporting. This cost effective supply chain security system and visibility solution does not require capital investment. Return of investment (ROI) in using this patented transport security system is immediate and can be tailored to your specific requirements.
A state highway inspector conducts a safety inspection using wireless hand-held technology to record and receive data. These inspections also facilitate freight mobility. Source: FHWA
Inland transit is highly susceptible to tampering. A secure solution should include real-time visibility of the container integrity while on land or at sea.
The ability of RELAYER readers to monitor RSSI from ZONER tags for any door openings and to alert the the driver and/or staff of such events provides unparalleled security and visibility of containers during transit. The same system is also applicable for standard trucking containers. With the optical AVANTE GPS-cellular-satellite communication module to interface with a separate "master" RELAYER reader, real-time positioning, routing and reporting of tampering and exception events can be directly reported to central data center and management.
AVANTE CONTAINER REAL-TIME LOCATING and MONITORING (RTLM) SYSTEM
AVANTE Container RTLM SMART-TRAKKER™ System is composed of the following patent-pending modules and units:
- A set of RFID ZONER™ tags transmits messages from inside the container. The receipt of the communication messages (differing signal strengths) outside the container positively identify tampering or access into the container after it has been sealed. The differential signal levels are more sensitive than on/off signals thus they minimize potential false alarms. Patent-pending built-in redundancy also helps to prevent false positives and the chance for insider tampering.
- An RF RELAYER™ network of RELAYER™ monitors is used to relay messages from the RELAYER™ reader attached on the outside of the container that communicates with ZONER™ tags inside the container during both normal status and exception reporting. Reports of normal conditions and general status are made periodically. Exceptional items and tampering triggers immediate reports to the proper authorities in real-time.
- A monitoring and communication computer is housed in a sealed hardened box to prevent tampering. This sealed, monitoring “GREEN BOX” and communication center is installed by a third party to provide true independent reporting and monitoring services.
The “GREEN BOX” includes the following sub-systems:
- A redundant processor and non-volatile memories.
- A GPS location reporting system. A satellite or other suitable communication means.
- An optional, multi-channel video, digital recording device.
- Video feeds to destination authorities and independent monitoring agencies are made when available.
AVANTE CONTAINER TRANSPORT SECURITY SYSTEM AND SERVICES INCORPORATE KEY SECURITY MANAGEMENT OF INLAND TRANSIT
Inland In-Transit Transportation Security Issues
After supervising the loading of cargo into the container, security concerns arise over the few hours to few days for land transportation to the container ports. End-to-end visibility and monitoring of these containers starts with designing a solution that answers the following questions:
- Who transported the products?
- Who are the drivers? Any stop over or other routing issues?
- How long is each stop over?
- How long was the driver away from the container?
- Was the container opened during transit?
- Who was present during the time when the box was open?
INLAND IN-TRANSIT MONITORING:
- Each container is equipped with an AVANTE active RFID RELAYER™ reader attached near the front door of the container and two active RFID ZONER™ tags inside the container.
- Each RELAYER™ reader device can be connected to an optional cellular and/or satellite phone system communication module.
- Drivers and other staff are required to wear a personal ZONER™ badge tag to provide full visibility of their actions.
- Each ZONER™ tag has embedded temperature or other sensors to detect intrusion and tampering.
- Additional chemical, biological or radioactive sensors may be integrated with onboard I/O of each ZONER™ tag.
- The RELAYER™ reader attached to the container is in constant communication with the ZONER tags to note temperature deviations and changes in signal strengths from inside the container.
- Data from any other integrated sensors will also be noted.
- Exception data such as unauthorized door openings and extreme temperature excursions are recorded to onboard memory.
- The same exception data may be communicated to a central monitoring station in real-time with an optional onboard cellular and/or satellite communication module.
- Data from any other integrated sensors will also be noted.
- A third party "Public Independent Monitoring Agency" (PIMA) is recommended for monitoring and issuing the systems.
