TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

摘要

A security system and method for monitoring a cargo container being transported on a cargo transport vehicle. The security system includes a mounting device that removably couples a container security device (CSD) with the cargo container. Monitoring cargo inside the container and detecting vehicle intrusions and container damage, the CSD includes an anti-tamper sensor, a microcontroller, a communication device, and a plurality of accelerometers and strain gages. The microcontroller generates an alarm signal based on output data from the anti-tamper sensor and records container events. Embodiments of the mounting device are disclosed for mounting the device to a reefer container, a roll-up door, and externally to a plurality of cam lock shafts of a trailer. Improvements also included methods to optimize battery life of the CSD batteries. Communicating with a telecommunications network, a network operations center of the security system receives data from the CSD.