Abstract: Multi-mode commissioning/decommissioning of a wireless monitoring device (Tag) for managing assets and shipments is disclosed. Users can request commissioning, status resets and decommissioning of Tags using multiple modes of communication. The users are authenticated by an information service that receives the requests. Responsive to a successful authentication of a user, the information service receives a tag identifier and an asset identifier from the user. A tracking application associates the Tag identifier and the asset identifier. After the Tag is associated with the asset, the tracking application can successfully track the geographic location and status data of the asset from the Tag. The location data can be used by the tracking application to track assets in real-time. The status data and location data can be used by the tracking application to detect and verify tamper conditions, including tamper alerts triggered by geo-fences, authorized inspection of the asset, and environmental exceptions.

Abstract: A quick release mechanism is provided having a drawbar with a camming lock positioned at one end and an end cap positioned at the opposing end. The camming lock includes an axle having a plurality of primary locking slots formed therein. The camming lock also includes a cam having a receiving chamber formed therein and a tongue radially projecting therefrom. A plurality of primary locking slots extend from the tongue to the receiving chamber. The receiving chamber is configured to receive the axle so that the cam can freely rotate relative to the axle and the primary locking slots can be aligned with the secondary locking slots. Selectively positioned within secondary locking slots are a series of pins and springs. When secondary locking slots and the primary locking slots are aligned, select pins extend therebetween, thereby preventing annular rotation of the cam relative to the axle.