Abstract: Providing security functions in an IoT device can comprise executing, by a TPM of the IoT device, a set of cryptographic functions. The set of cryptographic functions can comprise providing a secure unidirectional uplink from the IoT device to one or more communications networks. The set of cryptographic functions can also be executed by a second TPM to provide a secure unidirectional downlink from the one or more communications networks to the IoT device. The processor of the IoT device need not perform cryptographic functions and the processor of the IoT device and a memory of the IoT device can be outside of a secure boundary maintained by the first TPM and the second TPM. Cryptographic information to provide the secure unidirectional uplink and the secure unidirectional downlink can be exchanged between the first TPM and the second TPM.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes an array of sensors and communications modules configured to detect tracking information, including environmental conditions and physical events, and report the tracking information along with a geographical location of the device to a control server across a wireless network. Upon receiving the tracking information, the control server interprets the information and generates tracking reports for the device configured to be displayed to a graphical user interface of a third-party communication device.

Abstract: Embodiments provide for using a set of sensors installing within a cargo container and on a vehicle to measure, monitor, and manage the cargo and available cargo capacity within the container. According to one embodiment, a method for measuring cargo capacity and monitoring cargo within a cargo container can comprise reading, by a monitoring system of the cargo container, a plurality of spatial sensors installed within the cargo container. The plurality of spatial sensors can comprise, for example, one or more light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. An interior of the cargo container can be mapped based on reading the plurality of spatial sensors and available cargo capacity within the cargo container can be determined based on the mapping of the interior of the cargo container. The determined available cargo capacity within the cargo container can be transmitted from the monitoring system to a cloud-based cargo management system.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes a processor; a wide-area network radio; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; an accelerometer; and a physical interface. The processor determines a GPS signal is unavailable. In response to determining the GPS signal is unavailable, the processor enables one or more sensors. The processor obtains fingerprint data from a first sensor of the one or more sensors. The processor transmits the fingerprint data to a network-based server. The fingerprint data is used by the server to identify a location of the tracking device.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes a processor; a wide-area network radio; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; an accelerometer; and a physical interface. The processor communicates with two or more sensors via the physical interface. Based on the communication with the two or more sensors, the processor determines a type of sensor associated with each of the two or more sensors. The processor receives first information from a first sensor of the two or more sensors via the physical interface. The processor determines the first information received from the first sensor is related to a significant event. The processor records second information received from a second sensor of the two or more sensors via the physical interface.

Abstract: Providing security functions in an IoT device can comprise executing, by a TPM of the IoT device, a set of cryptographic functions. The set of cryptographic functions can comprise providing a secure unidirectional uplink from the IoT device to one or more communications networks. The set of cryptographic functions can also be executed by a second TPM to provide a secure unidirectional downlink from the one or more communications networks to the IoT device. The processor of the IoT device need not perform cryptographic functions and the processor of the IoT device and a memory of the IoT device can be outside of a secure boundary maintained by the first TPM and the second TPM. Cryptographic information to provide the secure unidirectional uplink and the secure unidirectional downlink can be exchanged between the first TPM and the second TPM.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for extending a useful life and/or an operable temperature range of a battery unit are provided. Specifically, a device is provided that includes a battery unit and a power management controller. The battery unit comprises a rechargeable lithium ion battery and a supercapacitor. The power management controller receives information relating to a measured or expected performance parameter of the rechargeable lithium ion battery, and, based on the information relating to the measured or expected performance parameter, routes received electrical power to the lithium ion battery and/or the supercapacitor, and/or provides electrical power from the lithium ion battery and/or the supercapacitor to a component of a computer system associated with the battery unit.

Abstract: Example embodiments are directed to a device comprising an antenna circuit that receives a radio frequency (RF) signal and that converts the RF signal into an electrical signal, a sensing circuit that senses the electrical signal and that outputs an output signal based on the sensed electrical signal, at least one processing circuit that generates at least one control signal based on the output signal, and a switching circuit that couples the antenna circuit to either the sensing circuit to enter a standby mode of the device or to the at least one processing circuit to exit the standby mode and enter an active mode of the device based on the at least one control signal.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes an array of sensors and communications modules configured to detect tracking information, including environmental conditions and physical events, and report the tracking information along with a geographical location of the device to a control server across a wireless network. Upon receiving the tracking information, the control server interprets the information and generates tracking reports for the device configured to be displayed to a graphical user interface of a third-party communication device.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes a processor; a wide-area network radio; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; an accelerometer; and a physical interface. The processor communicates with two or more sensors via the physical interface. Based on the communication with the two or more sensors, the processor determines a type of sensor associated with each of the two or more sensors. The processor receives first information from a first sensor of the two or more sensors via the physical interface. The processor determines the first information received from the first sensor is related to a significant event. The processor records second information received from a second sensor of the two or more sensors via the physical interface.

Abstract: Embodiments provide for using a set of sensors installing within a cargo container and on a vehicle to measure, monitor, and manage the cargo and available cargo capacity within the container. According to one embodiment, a method for measuring cargo capacity and monitoring cargo within a cargo container can comprise reading, by a monitoring system of the cargo container, a plurality of spatial sensors installed within the cargo container. The plurality of spatial sensors can comprise, for example, one or more light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. An interior of the cargo container can be mapped based on reading the plurality of spatial sensors and available cargo capacity within the cargo container can be determined based on the mapping of the interior of the cargo container. The determined available cargo capacity within the cargo container can be transmitted from the monitoring system to a cloud-based cargo management system.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes a processor; a wide-area network radio; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; an accelerometer; and a physical interface. The processor determines a GPS signal is unavailable. In response to determining the GPS signal is unavailable, the processor enables one or more sensors. The processor obtains fingerprint data from a first sensor of the one or more sensors. The processor transmits the fingerprint data to a network-based server. The fingerprint data is used by the server to identify a location of the tracking device.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes a processor; a wide-area network radio; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; an accelerometer; and a physical interface. The processor communicates with two or more sensors via the physical interface. Based on the communication with the two or more sensors, the processor determines a type of sensor associated with each of the two or more sensors. The processor receives first information from a first sensor of the two or more sensors via the physical interface. The processor determines the first information received from the first sensor is related to a significant event. The processor records second information received from a second sensor of the two or more sensors via the physical interface.

Abstract: Example embodiments are directed to a device comprising an antenna circuit that receives a radio frequency (RF) signal and that converts the RF signal into an electrical signal, a sensing circuit that senses the electrical signal and that outputs an output signal based on the sensed electrical signal, at least one processing circuit that generates at least one control signal based on the output signal, and a switching circuit that couples the antenna circuit to either the sensing circuit to enter a standby mode of the device or to the at least one processing circuit to exit the standby mode and enter an active mode of the device based on the at least one control signal.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes a processor; a wide-area network radio; and a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions. The processor detects one or more local-area wireless communication devices within a range of communication with the computer system. The processor communicates with one or more of the one or more local-area wireless communication devices. The processor receives status information from the one or more of the one or more local-area wireless communication devices. The processor records a location of the one or more of the one or more local-area wireless communication devices. The processor transmits the location and the status information from the one or more of the one or more local-area wireless communication devices to a network location.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes a processor; a wide-area network radio; an accelerometer; a physical interface; and a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions. The processor captures first data from the accelerometer. The processor captures second data from one or more sensors via the physical interface. The processor captures location data. The processor sends the first data, the second data, and the location data to a network location. The processor receives an overall risk level based on the first data, the second data, the location data, and external data. The processor determines the overall risk level exceeds a threshold. The processor records event occurrence data in a database.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes a processor; a wide-area network radio; an accelerometer; a physical interface; and a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform steps. The processor receives first information from the accelerometer. The processor receives second information from one or more sensors via the physical interface. The processor determines a first security risk level based on the received first information and the received second information. The processor transmits location information to a cloud-based server via the wide-area network radio. The processor receives a second security risk level. The processor determines a security risk event has occurred. The processor records data related to the security risk event in memory.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for tracking an asset are provided. In particular, a device is provided that includes an array of sensors and communications modules configured to detect tracking information, including environmental conditions and physical events, and report the tracking information along with a geographical location of the device to a control server across a wireless network. Upon receiving the tracking information, the control server interprets the information and generates tracking reports for the device configured to be displayed to a graphical user interface of a third-party communication device.