Public Title A Truck Security Tool for U.S. Customs and Border Protection Division Lead Inventor Zhang, Ruijian Public Description United States border security has become a major concern in the recent past. In order to enhance border security, a system must be put in place to allow the tracking of shipments from origin to destination. Researchers at Purdue University have developed a centralized, internet based system which utilizes barcodes, RF technology, etc. to identify drivers and track the load integrity. This technology’s two main focuses are private companies and the government. It can be used by a company to expedite the shipment and receiving process, streamline the billing/invoicing process, and to automate potential Federal Government container tracking requirements. The government can utilizes this technology for shipping container validation, verification of load integrity, potential notification of special scenarios such as late or lost shipments, and as a tool to interact with Homeland Security’s ACE database for border control. Patent Status Public References Key Words Manager Eric Lynch Email eslynch@prf.org Telephone 765-588-3477 Fax 765-463-3486   Back to List