System and method for asset tracking and monitoring

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A multi-mode asset tracking and monitoring system and method is provided that enables comprehensive reporting of asset position status, and alerts. In one , embodiment the multi-mode system and method is based on the addition of a local network monitoring system to a wide area satellite network monitoring system. In this example, the local network monitoring system would add container presence and status monitoring in crowded environments (e.g. within a port facility, on-board a ship, etc.) while the wide area satellite network monitoring system would provide tracking and monitoring coverage when the container is in dispersed environments. Both the local and wide area monitoring …