Abstract: System and method are provided where parcels or packages are associated or grouped, into logical group or logical containerization of parcels or packages, without need for physical container, such that parcels or packages can be tracked as a group, for example with a unique group ID. Logical group may be tracked within specified logical zone on conveyor, transported, sorted and/or otherwise processed as unique logical group without need to be contained in physical container. System and method for automated sortation can accumulate set number or set volume of packages, and then process the accumulated set number or volume of packages.

Abstract: A surveillance apparatus includes a housing, a cellular modem, one or more cameras coupled to a video processor/server, an input/output device, and a power source. The cellular modem is coupled to the housing. An antenna is coupled to the modem. One or more cameras are coupled to the video processor/server for capturing data from the one or more cameras. The video processor/server is coupled to the modem to permit the transmission of data therefrom. A plurality of external connectors are coupled to the housing and the video processor/server. The power source is for powering the cellular modem and the video processor/server. The surveillance apparatus permits a user to monitor a location remotely using the cellular modem.