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I wonder why package monitors are not a standard equipment. The monitor would comminucate wirelessly through encrypted channels. Once at the delivery location,
by iwr 16y ago
I wonder why package monitors are not a standard equipment. The monitor would comminucate wirelessly through encrypted channels. Once at the delivery location, the customer may inspect the package logs and he could refuse delivery, or demand compensation.
An accelerometer, a gyroscope, a small battery and microcontroller with bluetooth connectivity. Should be possible to build a contraption for around $100.
All so stuff like this: http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/23/videos-bad-baggage-handlers-or-remind-me-why-we-pay-to-check/ http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/23/videos-bad-baggage-handler... dosn't happen more often.
- shpxnvz 16y agoI'm not sure there's much of a problem to be solved. The customer can already refuse delivery if the packaging is damaged. If the package is fine, but the contents are damaged, you can still file a claim and (after going through the inspection process) collect on the insurance. I don't think that having proof of some particular level of shock during shipment would make much of a difference - regardless of shock all that really matters is if there was any damage to the contents and whether they were properly packaged in the first place.