# US 10,771,926 B1 · Package tracking system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,771,926 B1 - Document ID: US10771926B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 16/700,276 - Filed: 2019-12-02 - Granted: 2020-09-08 - Earliest claimed: 2018-11-30 - Applicants: Peggy J. Carr - Inventors: Peggy J. Carr - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10771926B1 ## CPC - H04W 4/029: Location-based management or tracking services - G01S 5/0027: {of actual mobile position, i.e. position determined on mobile} - G01S 19/14: specially adapted for specific applications - G06Q 10/0833: Tracking - H04N 23/54: Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils - H04N 23/55: Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensors; Mounting thereof - G01S 19/13: Receivers - H04M 1/724: User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones - H04M 1/72403: with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality - H04M 1/72457: according to geographic location - H04N 23/57: Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices - H04W 84/042: {Public Land Mobile systems, e.g. cellular systems} - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) - G01S: RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - H04M: TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08) ## Abstract A package tracking system method utilizes a GPS-enabled tracking device which is securable within a given package to be shipped. The tracking device is configured to permit the device to be followed online by an authorized user. The tracking device further permits deep penetration of the tracking signal through a given unit of packaging material and also incorporates a tampering indicator. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tracking unit, comprising: a casing first half having an outer surface and a lower edge; a casing second half having an outer surface and a lower edge, the casing second half is removably and securely attached to the casing first half with a plurality of fasteners, the casing first half and the casing second half define an interior where a plurality of electronic parts reside; a camera lens disposed on the outer surface of the casing first half; a first indicia location, a second indicia location, and a third indicia location disposed on the outer surface of the casing second half; a battery indicator light and a light sensor provided at the lower edge of the casing first half; an activation switch attached to an inner portion of the casing second half; a pair of notched halves forming a charging port located on a pair of corresponding ends of each of the casing halves when the casing halves are conjoined, the charging port enables passage of a pull tab to pass therethrough; a battery affixed within the casing second half; a cellular module, a GPS receiver, a camera, a SIM card, the charging port, and the activation switch are all affixed to the casing second half and are all in electrical communication with the battery; and, a cable having a first terminal end and an opposing second end, the first terminal end of the cable is mechanically affixed to the pull tab and the opposing second terminal end of the cable is affixed within an individual tracker slot of a shipping container holder, the shipping container holder includes a plurality of tracker slots each sized to hold the tracking unit therein, the charging port and the activation switch is capable of being connected to the pull tab. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the interior includes one or more resilient stand-offs, one or more baffles, or one or more risers to prevent or eliminate caving in. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the first indicia location includes postage paid address information for a shipping location. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the second indicia location includes the identifier code for the tracking unit. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the third indicia location includes a unique identifier for the tracking unit. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the indicia locations are a raised part of the casing second half. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the indicia locations are a lowered part of the casing second half. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the indicia locations are a windowed part of the casing second half. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the activation switch of the tracking unit is in mechanical communication with the pull tab. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the activation switch provides communication with a shipping location. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the GPS receiver has a tipping mechanism integrated therewith to determine the orientation of the tracking unit. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the camera is mounted so as to be aligned with the camera lens of the casing first half. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the tracking unit communicates with a shipping location, indicating that the tracking unit has been paired with an individual package item. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The tracking unit according to claim 13, wherein the light sensor communicates with a shipping location upon being activated due to presence of light. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The tracking unit according to claim 13, wherein the camera is selectively activated by a shipping location. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The tracking unit according to claim 14, wherein a plurality of the tracking units are stored within the shipping container holder. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the tracking unit is a generally rectangular prism having a plurality of rounded corners. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the tracking unit is made of hard plastic. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The tracking unit according to claim 1, wherein the tracking unit is three-and-a-half inches in length by five inches in width by one-quarter inch in height.