- Patent Title: Vehicle identification and guidance systems and associated methods
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Application No.: US16438347Application Date: 2019-06-11
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Publication No.: US11262747B2Publication Date: 2022-03-01
- Inventor: Richard K. Hoofard , Daryl Day
- Applicant: ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB
- Applicant Address: SE Landskrona
- Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB
- Current Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB
- Current Assignee Address: SE Landskrona
- Agency: Perkins Coie LLP
- Main IPC: G05D1/00
- IPC: G05D1/00 ; H04W4/40 ; G07C5/00

Abstract:
Identification and guidance systems configured to facilitate vehicle management in logistics yards or the like are described. The systems can include an identification and guidance (I/G) unit attached to each transport vehicle within the logistics yard. The I/G unit transmits information (e.g., location and guidance information) over a wireless network to a remote controller. The remote controller can transmit relevant information received from the I/G unit to a portable communications device associated with the transport vehicle to which the I/G unit is mounted. For example, the portable communications device may be located in a tractor being used to maneuver the transport vehicle about the logistics yard so that the driver can use the information displayed on the portable communications device to assist with maneuvering the transport vehicle. Related methods are also described.
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