Abstract: The disclosed technology addresses the need in the art for a pallet embedded with an electronic device to track and manage items during shipping. Such an electronic device can receive and store shipment information associated with a pallet associated with the electronic device and/or a nearby pallet. The shipment information can include an identifier associated with the pallet. The electronic device can then attempt a connection on a first wireless interface such as a low power and short range interface. If the electronic device determines that the first wireless interface is inappropriate for a connection, it can try a second wireless interface (such as a higher power and long range interface). The electronic device can then connect on the second wireless interface and send the shipment information.

Abstract: The disclosed technology addresses the need in the art for a pallet embedded with an electronic device to track and manage items during shipping. Such an electronic device can receive and store shipment information associated with a pallet associated with the electronic device and/or a nearby pallet. The shipment information can include an identifier associated with the pallet. The electronic device can then attempt a connection on a first wireless interface such as a low power and short range interface. If the electronic device determines that the first wireless interface is inappropriate for a connection, it can try a second wireless interface (such as a higher power and long range interface). The electronic device can then connect on the second wireless interface and send the shipment information.

Abstract: The disclosed technology addresses the need in the art for a board embedded with an electronic device. In some embodiments, a board can be embedded with a Radio Frequency Emitting Device (RFED). The board can comprise at least a first layer and a second layer. The first layer can be made of a first paper based composite material and include at least a first enclosed cavity storing a RFED, wherein at least a portion of the first layer is coated with a moisture resistant material. The first layer can be affixed to the second layer that is made of a second material different than the first material, wherein at least a portion of the second layer is coated with the moisture resistant material.