# US 2021/0279985 A1 · Portable securement apparatus with gps locationing > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0279985 A1 - Document ID: US20210279985A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/810,808 - Filed: 2020-03-05 - Published: 2021-09-09 - Earliest claimed: 2020-03-05 - Inventors: Austin Igein - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210279985A1 ## CPC - G07C 9/00912: {for safes, strong-rooms, vaults or the like} - B65D 55/02: Locking devices; Means for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure - G06K 7/10722: {Photodetector array or CCD scanning} - G06K 7/1417: {2D bar codes} - G07C 9/00309: {operated with bidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks} - G07C 9/00571: {operated by interacting with a central unit} - G07C 9/23: by means of a password - G07C 9/27: with central registration - H02J 7/35: with light sensitive cells - H02J 7/751: {concerning the insertion or the connection of the batteries} - G01S 19/13: Receivers - G06Q 30/0645: Rental transactions; Leasing transactions - G07C 2009/0092: {for cargo, freight or shipping containers and applications therefore in general} - G07C 2209/63: Comprising locating means for detecting the position of the data carrier, i.e. within the vehicle or within a certain distance from the vehicle - H04W 76/14: Direct-mode setup - G07C: TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - G06K: GRAPHICAL DATA READING (image or video recognition or understanding G06V); PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY - 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 - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) ## Abstract A multi-featured lock back that includes a global position system receiver for location monitoring as well as other features. Using an app that is running on a mobile device, a user may locate and utilize the lock box. A controller within the lock box can use geo-fencing to identify the lock box is being stolen. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus to provide a portable securement of valuables, the apparatus comprising: a container defining at least one interior compartment and an access panel that can transition between a closed state thereby preventing access to the interior compartment and an open state thereby granting access to the interior compartment; a controller mounted within the interior of the container and comprising a processing unit, memory and an interface component communicatively coupled to each other; a global positioning system (“GPS”) receiver mounted within the interior of the container and communicatively coupled to the controller, wherein the GPS receiver can provide a current location of the apparatus to the controller; a display mounted on the exterior of the container and communicatively coupled to the controller; a user interface mounted on the exterior of the container and communicatively coupled to the controller, the user interface configured to receive a PIN and control input from a user; a lock motor, communicatively coupled to the controller and configured to actuate a locking mechanism to a first state to secure the access panel in a closed position and to a second state to allow the access panel to be opened; a charging port for charging a mobile device; and a communication module associated with the container and communicatively coupled to the controller, the communication module including a wireless transceiver for communicating the current status of a locking mechanism and the current location to external devices. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the communication module includes a BLUETOOTH module, wherein the apparatus can be BLUETOOTH paired with a mobile device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising an insignia on an external surface of the apparatus, wherein the insignia can be scanned by a mobile device to facilitate BLUETOOTH pairing with the mobile device. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the insignia is a QR code. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller is operative to determine that the lock box has been moved by setting an anchor point to the current location value when the lock box is locked and monitoring the current location to determine if it is different from the anchor point. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a speaker that is coupled to the controller, and the controller is operative to sound an alert signal if the current location differs from the anchor location by a first threshold distance. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the controller is further operative to sound an alarm signal if the current location differs from the anchor location by a second threshold distance. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the communication module includes a cellular technology module and wherein the controller is operative to send a signal to a master server in addition to or in lieu of rendering an alert signal or an alarm signal. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the external device is the master server and the controller is further operative communicate the current status of a locking mechanism and the current location to the master server. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to register with the master controller by sending a unique ID and current status to the master server through the communication module. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a light that is coupled to the controller, and the controller is operative to strobe the light if the current location differs from the anchor location by a first threshold distance. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the interior compartment is insulated. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the interior compartment includes an insulated compartment and an uninsulated compartment. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising one or more cameras that are communicatively coupled to the controller, and the controller is configured to take a picture with the one or more cameras when the access panel transitions to an open state. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising one or more charging ports in the interior of the apparatus for receiving a mobile device charging cable. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a solar panel and an internal battery, wherein the solar panel is configured to provide a charge signal to the internal battery. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) A system to operate a fleet of portable securement apparatuses of claim 1, the system comprising: a plurality of apparatus; a master server communicatively coupled to the plurality of apparatus through a network; a mobile device communicatively coupled to the master server, the mobile device including an application that is configured to: identify the location of the mobile device; enter a locate mode to identify vacant apparatus that are within a range from the location of the mobile device; and present information on a display of the mobile device to indicate the location of one or more apparatus. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The system of claim 17, wherein each apparatus includes an external insignia and the communication module of each apparatus includes a BLUETOOTH module; and wherein the application running on the mobile device is configured to enter a pairing mode in which the apparatus scans the QR code of a particular apparatus and BLUETOOTH pairs with the particular apparatus. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, wherein the application has a system manager mode that enables the application to locate all apparatus within a range from the mobile device. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, wherein the master server can send an announcement message to one or more of the apparatus.