Hardware

The NaviTag Platform is comprised of four components: the NaviTag™ Cargo Tracking Unit (CTU), an activation unit, a satellite network, and the DataCentre.

The NaviTag CTU utilizes a low power, simplex satellite transmitter that allows it to communicate from anywhere in the world. This transmitter, in conjunction with door and light sensors, provides the capability to send positional and door open conditions on a regulated basis throughout the cargo’s journey to its destination. The CTU provides this functionality in a self-contained unit at a size and price point not previously available. The CTU is about the size of a paperback novel, universally fits on any ocean container, and is light in weight to facilitate return shipment. It attaches to the locking bars on the exterior of the container door and is securely locked in place for the duration of the voyage. It is easily detached at destination by entering the correct unlock code into the electronic keypad.

Since the NaviTag CTU is, by design, a removable device, each cargo tracking session needs to be registered. The NaviTag Technologies solution is to initiate each cargo tracking session by associating a NaviTag with the cargo’s container number and its ultimate destination. These initialization values are input into a registered activation unit and transferred to the CTU via an authenticated infrared link. In addition, this activation unit maintains a bi-directional connection with NaviTag Technologies, providing a channel for future enhancements and upgrades.

Once the CTU has been activated, it transmits positional and status information to our DataCentre at an average of every 1 1/2 hours. The DataCentre receives and validates the transmissions, runs rules and evaluations against these transmissions, and stores the data for future evaluation. If any voyage activities warrant notification, the DataCentre will generate messages to the appropriate parties. The rules, messages, and notification parties are customer specific and can be modified easily to accommodate individual company and voyage requirements.

The NaviTag Platform provides cargo owners a worldwide solution to monitor and maintain chain of custody of their in transit cargo - the very thing that government organizations are mandating. Whether it be the C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) or the BioTerrorism act, cargo owners are responsible for monitoring their cargo as it traverses the earth, and NaviTag has the solution. Today.

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Hardware