ASSET TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

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Erick Michael Lavoie of Van Buren Charter Township MI (US)

ASSET TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240414508 titled 'ASSET TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Original Abstract Submitted

an example asset tracking and management method executed by a processor in a vehicle or a trailer of the vehicle can include detecting a detachment of the trailer from the vehicle at a first geographical location. a message may be sent to a server/cloud computer to inform the server/cloud computer of the detachment of the trailer from the vehicle. the message can include location information for identifying the first geographical location. inventory information such as, for example, a tracking number and/or a description of an item contained in the trailer may also be sent. the server/cloud computer receives the message and assigns another vehicle to travel to the first geographical location by using the location information and transport the trailer or the item to a second geographical location. the second geographical location can be a destination for delivery of the item.