Embedded security system for environment-controlled transportation containers and method for detecting a security risk for environment-controlled transportation containers

摘要

An embedded security system for an environment-controlled trailer including a transportation refrigeration unit. The security system includes a plurality of sensors mounted to the trailer and a communication device embedded in the transportation refrigeration unit of the trailer, the communication device being configured to receive data from the plurality of sensors, and to send the received data to a controller being remote from the trailer. The controller is configured to monitor the security status of the trailer and to determine a security risk at the trailer based, at least in part, on the received data.

主权项

1. An embedded security system for an environment-controlled trailer including a transportation refrigeration unit, the security system comprising:
a plurality of sensors mounted to the trailer; and a communication device embedded in the transportation refrigeration unit of the trailer, the communication device being configured to receive data from the plurality of sensors, and to send the received data to a controller being remote from the trailer, wherein the controller is configured to monitor the security status of the trailer and to determine a security risk at the trailer based, at least in part, on the received data, wherein the sensors include door switch sensors that monitor the status of the trailer doors, and wherein the controller is configured to compare the status of the trailer doors to instructions given to the driver or the location of the trailer.