INTERNET to the wireless network. Each of the mobile computing devices are associated
with and proximate to an object whose location is being monitored. The web server stores …

Improved approaches for monitoring status of articles being shipped are disclosed. The
monitoring can produce notifi cations to interested parties. The notifications typically con tain …

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Improved approaches for monitoring status of articles being shipped are disclosed. The
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Systems, methods, and computer program products are pro vided for tracking one or more
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Inexpensive position sensing devices that allow widespread use and availability of position
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