JP2001515288A - Global data communication service system for remote control and status reporting - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] The present invention provides a global data communication service system for reporting the status of an anti-theft device. The system is electrically connected to at least one communication satellite, at least one service center, and at least one multifunctional antenna device, and at least one autonomous dual purpose, both of which can be mounted on at least one platform. Utilize the communication device. The at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device is capable of receiving status data from at least one anti-theft device mounted on at least one platform and via at least one communication satellite. It can communicate with at least one service center.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a global data communication service system for remote control and status reporting of a platform via an autonomous communication unit.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION There are many situations in which it is desirable to be able to continue checking the status of a platform and, if necessary, control one or more characteristics thereof. A well-known example is the need to know the trajectory of the location of a freight container traveling around a port, wharf or commercial port. This need can be solved by installing a satellite positioning system receiver and a radio transmitter in each cargo container. The NAVSTAR global positioning system is well known as a satellite positioning system. A receiver of the satellite positioning system receives signals from positioning satellites of the satellite positioning system and determines the position of the cargo container in which the receiver is mounted. The location of the freight container is transmitted to the service center by a radio transmitter.

However, under certain circumstances, the communication between the receiver of the satellite positioning system and the satellite of the satellite positioning system may be interrupted, and in some cases, the time of the communication interruption may be considerably long. Sometimes. For example, if containers are stacked, only the topmost container can maintain a view of the satellite in the satellite positioning system. In such a case, all containers except the top container lose communication with the satellites of the satellite positioning system and cannot know their positions.

In addition, it may be important to maintain some physical properties, such as, for example, the temperature of any monitored freight container. In such a case, it is important not only to track the position of the container but also to monitor the temperature of the container continuously or intermittently. This can be achieved by providing the container with a temperature measuring device capable of transmitting the measured temperature to a transmitter mounted on the container. The information on the measured temperature is transmitted to the service center together with the position information or separately. On the other hand, it is equally important that the wireless communication with the container be substantially uninterrupted. If the container overheats, its contents may become useless.

Similarly, wireless communication between the service center and the container is not substantially interrupted so that the service center can transmit an instruction to the container, for example, to lower the temperature inside the container. It is also important.

[0005] Furthermore, remote monitoring of freight containers poses a problem when the containers are located in covered locations such as warehouses. Not only is the satellite positioning system unable to obtain a field of view with the satellite, but even if it is not completely turned off, wireless communication between the service center and the container is hindered.

[0006] Problems also occur when containers are loaded on ships for transport to other ports, typically other countries. Remote monitoring by the service center at the port of departure requires communication via satellite. As a possible example, communication between the cargo container transceiver and the service center must be via satellite. A transceiver including a satellite-based positioning system receiver mounted on the container for substantially continuous reporting of the condition of the container and for enabling the container to receive commands transmitted from the service center to the container. It is important that the machine be operational when needed.

[0007] It must be noted that freight containers very often move from one place to another before arriving at their final destination. For example, a container departing from a warehouse for loading and packing and shipping is then transported by truck to a freight station, from where it is transported by freight car to another freight station, from where it is transported by truck to a port. At the port of departure, the containers are usually collected there before loading on the vessel for transport to another port. After arriving at another port, they are usually collected there before transport to their final destination, which requires travel by truck or wagon.

[0008] Therefore, radio transceivers and satellite positioning system receivers mounted on cargo containers are likely to be impeded, if not impossible, over a wide geographic area, including different countries. It is important to be able to function for a long period of time in a good condition.

It is proposed that the radio transceiver and the receiver unit of the satellite positioning system mounted on the cargo container be equipped with a rechargeable battery that can be charged at all ports visited. However, charging requires removing the unit from the container or connecting the unit to a power source via a cable. Both methods are not only inconvenient, but also require the provision of electrical connectors that meet different standards in different countries, as well as differences in mains voltage values in different countries.

[0010] The features of platform status notification have been elucidated for cargo containers as described above. However, the status notification is not limited to cargo containers, but problems, disadvantages, and necessity for cargo container status notification. Conditions and the like exist completely or partially in other mobile and fixed platform status notifications.

In addition, long-term and long-distance platform status reporting is not limited to the value of the location, location, or physical properties of the container, such as, for example, whether the container has been stolen or robbed. And the notification of the state of the anti-theft device.

As described above, it is apparent that it is necessary to provide a data communication system including a communication device mounted on the platform in order to notify the status of the platform. This communication device must be able to operate independently even under long-range communication conditions and long-distance conditions. Furthermore, in order to control the state of the platform, the communication device must be able to communicate communication data. Glossary The following terms are used in the following specification and claims.

Accumulator—A device that stores electrical energy, such as a battery.

Platform—Fixed or mobile structure. Mobile platforms are transportable, such as cars, vehicles, ships, aircraft, freight and containers. Fixed platforms are, for example, houses, warehouses, airfields and depots.

Service Center—A location with a data processor for data processing, a transceiver and / or a communication path for data transmission and reception and for communication between the platform and the customer.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a global data communication service system for reporting a status of an anti-theft device, comprising: (i) at least one (Ii) at least one service center; and (iii) at least one autonomous, electrically connected to at least one multifunctional antenna unit, both of which can be mounted on at least one platform. At least one autonomous dual purpose communication device is capable of receiving status data from at least one anti-theft device mounted on at least one platform; and Communicable with at least one service center via at least one communication satellite. Global data communication service system for status report of the anti-theft device is provided.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, the at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device comprises at least one multifunctional antenna unit for transmitting status data to at least one service center. A connected transmitter and a power reduction that receives status data from at least one anti-theft device and relays the status data to the transmitter, wherein power consumption of at least one communication device is reduced for an allowed time interval. A processor operable in the mode and a power supply connected to the transmitter and the processor for supplying power to the transmitter and the processor.

Preferably, the power supply includes at least one storage battery.

Further, it is desirable that the at least one storage battery is rechargeable.

Typically, the status data received from the at least one anti-theft device is at least one group of data indicating at least one anti-theft device to be a trigger and data indicating at least one anti-theft device not to be a trigger. Is selected from

According to one embodiment, the global data communication service system further comprises a plurality of satellite positioning system satellites, wherein at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device comprises at least one multifunctional antenna A satellite positioning system satellite signal receiver, capable of receiving positioning signals from a plurality of satellite positioning system satellites via the unit; and a satellite positioning system satellite signal receiver. Provides position measurement data indicating the position of the receiver.

According to this embodiment, the status data further comprises position measurement data indicating a position of the at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device. It is preferable that a signal including a command to be terminated can be transmitted to at least one communication device.

Further, the at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device further includes a receiver for receiving a signal from the at least one service center via the at least one communication satellite, wherein the received signal comprises: Preferably, it includes at least one command to activate at least one anti-theft device mounted on at least one platform.

Preferably, the anti-theft device is an alarm system.

Furthermore, it is desirable that the anti-theft system is a movement stopping device.

According to one aspect of the invention, at least one platform is mobile.

According to another aspect of the invention, at least one platform is immovable.

Preferably, the at least one multifunctional antenna unit comprises an antenna capable of transmitting data to at least one communication satellite.

Further, it is desirable that the at least one multifunctional antenna unit is constituted by an antenna capable of receiving data from at least one communication satellite.

[0030] Furthermore, it is desirable that the at least one multi-function antenna unit comprises an antenna capable of transmitting and receiving data from at least one other at least one multi-function antenna unit.

It is desirable that the at least one multifunctional antenna unit is mounted so as not to be substantially found on the at least one platform.

Further, it is desirable that the at least one autonomous dual-purpose communication device is mounted such that it is not substantially found on at least one platform.

[0033] It is also desirable that at least one anti-theft device is remotely controllable at at least one service center.

Further, the status data may be such that at least one service center sends an appropriate signal to at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device only when at least one
It is desirable to be sent to one service center.

[0035] Furthermore, it is desirable that the at least one antitheft device further includes a health monitoring device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a global data communication service system comprises: (i) at least one communication satellite; (ii) at least one service center; and (iii) at least one multifunctional antenna. At least one autonomous dual-purpose communication device electrically connected to the unit and both mountable on at least one mobile platform. Observing and reporting the status of a mobile platform that is capable of reporting the status of at least a portion of at least one platform and communicating with at least one service center via at least one communication satellite. According to this second aspect of the invention, at least one autonomous dual purpose A communication device for transmitting status data to at least one service center, a transmitter connected to the at least one multifunctional antenna unit, receiving status data from the at least one status data measuring device, and transmitting the status data to the transmitter; A processor operable in a reduced power mode in which power consumption of at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device is reduced for an allowed time interval; a transmitter coupled to the processor; And at least one storage battery for supplying power to the processor, and charging means for charging the storage battery.

Preferably, the charging means is at least one solar panel.

Alternatively, it is desirable that the charging means is an external power supply.

In general, the status data includes measurement data selected from at least one of a group of temperature measurement data, humidity measurement data, fire detector measurement data, and smoke detector measurement data.

At least one autonomous dual purpose communication device is connected to at least one multifunctional antenna and receives a signal from at least one service center via at least one communication satellite. It is also desirable to have.

Further, it is desirable that the received signal includes at least one command that changes a value of a property of at least a portion of at least one platform.

According to one embodiment, the property is temperature.

According to another embodiment, the property is humidity.

[0044] Preferably, the received signal includes at least one command to activate an anti-theft device mounted on at least one platform.

Normally, the anti-theft device is an alarm system.

Further, usually, the anti-theft device is a movement stopping device.

Preferably, the global data communication service system further comprises a plurality of satellites of the satellite positioning system, and at least one communication device comprises a receiver of satellite positioning system signal.

Typically, the status data includes position measurement data for at least one communication device.

[0049] Preferably, at least one service center is capable of transmitting a signal to at least one communication device terminating the power down mode.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one communication satellite is an INMARSAT satellite.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, at least one communication satellite is additionally capable of transmitting satellite positioning system data.

(Detailed Description of the Invention) In order to better understand the present invention, description will be made with reference to the following drawings by way of examples only.

Referring first to FIG. 1, which is a block diagram of one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the system comprises a plurality of communication satellites 10, a plurality of positioning satellites 12, a service center 14,
And a multi-function antenna 16 electrically connected to an autonomous communication device 18 mounted on a platform 20. The multi-function antenna 16 is comprised of a plurality of antennas, each for a particular function, and is thus referred to as a "multi-function antenna," as described in more detail below. Also, the autonomous dual-use communication device 18 is referred to as a “dual-use communication device” because it performs both satellite communications and communications between two or more autonomous dual-use communication devices, as described in more detail below. . Furthermore, the autonomous dual-use communication device 18 is referred to as "autonomous" because it operates without being electrically connected to an external power source, as described in greater detail below. However, since the "autonomous dual-purpose communication device" is long, 18 is simply referred to as a "communication device" here. Similarly, 16 is simply referred to as "antenna" here.

In many utility products, the multifunctional antenna 16 is mounted on the outer surface of the platform 20, while the communication device 18 is mounted on the internal surface of the platform, perhaps not far from the multifunctional antenna. In some circumstances, it may be better to hide the communication device from view. If the platform is a house, the communication device can be mounted on the outer wall of the house, for example, so as to be safe from theft. In such environments and in other cases, the multifunctional antenna is also preferably hidden from view by covering it with a substance that does not substantially interfere with the electromagnetic radiation at the operating frequency of the multifunctional antenna.

Communication of data between the service center 14 and the communication device 14 is performed using a direct route of “service center-satellite-communication device” if the service center has satellite communication capability. This is performed via the communication satellite 10. If not,
If the service center does not have satellite communication capabilities, the satellite ground station 22 is used for processing communications. That is, a terrestrial communication link exists between the service center 14 and the satellite ground station 22, and the service center communicates with the communication device 18 via a non-direct route of "service center-satellite-ground station-communication device". To communicate. Under some circumstances, as described in more detail below, data is also transmitted from one communication device to another device before being transmitted to a service center.

Although only one platform 20, one service center 14, and one satellite ground station 22 are shown in FIG. 1, the number of these in the system of the present invention may be any number depending on the specification.

An example of a well-known communication satellite 10 is the INMARSAT satellite.
However, the present invention is not limited to Inmarsat satellites, but is applicable to any communication satellite providing local and global communication services. A well-known example of a positioning satellite is the satellite of the NAVSTAR global positioning system, but the invention is not limited to the NAVSTAR global positioning system and is applicable to any system of positioning satellites (eg, Understanding satelli).
te positioning system Principles and Applications, Editor D.
Kaplan, Arrech House, 1996).

Although the communication satellite 10 is shown as being separate from the positioning satellite 12, it is no exception that a set of satellites provides both communication and positioning services.

The number of antennas mounted on the platform is not limited to one. FIG.
One example shows two antennas 16 ', 16 "both electrically connected to the same communication device 18 (electrical connections not shown) mounted on the same platform 20. In general, the platform is Any number of antennas can, but need not, be connected to the same communication device.

Attention is now directed to FIG. 3, which is a block diagram of a broadly defined communication device 18 and associated multifunctional antenna 16 according to the present invention. The communication device 18 has a processor 24 connected to a state measuring device (not shown). The condition measuring device is mounted on or in the platform and is not part of the communication device, and provides status data regarding monitoring and the condition of the platform, or is part of the platform. A non-limiting example of status data is a temperature or humidity measurement measured within the platform. Another example is data on the status of smoke, fire, or anti-theft detectors, where this data is typically one of two possible signals, one of which is detected. The other is to indicate that the detector is not operating, and the other to indicate the operation of the detector. Non-limiting examples of condition meters include a thermometer that measures temperature, a hygrometer that measures humidity, a counter that measures flow, and an accelerometer that measures impact.

The configuration and assembly of the transmitting / receiving device 26 electrically connected to the processor 24 may be connected to a multi-function antenna 28 to provide status data for a service center, depending on the application purpose of the system. There may be only a transmitter to send, as well as several transmitters and receivers. The details will be described separately below. The multi-function antenna 28 illustrated as a single antenna is therefore a multi-element antenna and, if desired, a single package.
There is also a great possibility of components assembled on the exterior. Processor 24 and transceiver 26 are powered by accumulator 30 from solar panel 31. It is desirable that the solar panel 31 be housed in a building together with the antenna body 16. In this case, the solar panel 31 is an object of the free configuration selection, and in a situation where the antenna for tracking detection of the monitoring platform does not need to play a very important role in the monitoring platform, the solar panel 31 is used. It is desirable not to use panels. In that case, it would be necessary to switch the accumulator 30 to a storage battery with a charging device.

It is assumed that data transmission from the communication means 18 can be performed in either a continuous or intermittent mode. From the viewpoint of effective storage of storage battery energy, it is recommended to adopt the transmission mode of program control. As an example of the program control, when the solar panel receives enough sunlight, the charging energy of the storage battery is sufficiently supplied, so that the mode is switched to the continuous transmission mode, and when the storage battery is not charged, the intermittent mode is set. This is the case when switching to. Of course, power interruption to the processor should not be performed and the minimum power supply required for the standby state should be continued.

One embodiment of the present invention describes a case where the change of the status attribute of the platform to which the communication means is attached is not performed by remote control. Therefore, in this case, the communication means 18 transmits the status data, but does not receive the status attribute change command.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the transmitting / receiving device 26 serves as a bidirectional data transmission unit. In this case, the multi-function antenna 28 is composed of antenna members for receiving satellite signals and transmitting signals to communication satellites. Depending on the free configuration selection of the system, there may be a case where an assembling method is adopted in which one transmitting / receiving communication means communicates with another transmitting / receiving communication means. In this case, the transmission / reception device 26 includes another terrestrial transmission / reception communication configuration means and an appropriate terrestrial transmission / reception antenna member. With the addition of the ground receiving function, not only the advantage of reducing the power consumption of the transmission / reception means by sending a power supply cutoff command, but also sending a command from the service center 14 to the communication means 18 to provide the attribute quality of the platform 20 Can be remotely controlled.

As an embodiment, let us consider a case where the communication means 18 reads control temperature data of the frozen portion of the cargo container. After setting the measurement interval in advance, the temperature data of the freezing room by the appropriate detector is sent to the transmitting / receiving device 26 via the processor 24, and further transmitted to the service center 14 via the communication satellite 10. Then, comparison with the allowable temperature setting condition is performed. When the transmission measurement temperature is out of the set condition, a temperature adjustment command signal that meets the appropriate standard is sent to the communication means 18. This command signal is received by the transmission / reception device 26, and is transmitted to the freezer temperature control device via the processor 24.

In a similar manner, in addition to the timer control inside the freezer, a command to cut off the supply power is transmitted from the service center 14 to stop the operation of the monitoring system, thereby saving power consumption. become. As an example, consider the case where a service center tracks a cargo carrier. At that time, the location report on the transportation route should be sufficient once a day, and in order to maximize the power consumption saving, the power cutoff command signal should be sent to the transmission / reception communication means until the next location tracking report request command is sent. At the same time, it is possible to adopt a method of completely shutting off the power supply of the position satellite receiving system. Further, if necessary, the power supply around the status attribute measuring means can be cut off by a command from the service center until a status report is next required.

Next, a sketch of a cargo container equipped with at least two multifunctional antennas is shown in FIG. A door which is opened at the time of loading is provided on an end face 34 of the rectangular cargo container 32. The sketch has an end face 36 that is hidden and parallel to the end face 34. 2 Vertical side surfaces 38, 40 (barefoot, hidden from sketch), and upper and lower surfaces 42, 44 (barred, hidden from sketch) are visible. At least two multifunctional antennas according to the present invention are mounted on the cargo container. One multifunctional antenna 46 is located on the side surface 38 and the other antenna 48 is located on the top surface 42. The preferred mounting location for the multifunctional antenna is near the diamond corner on the top of the container, but this is not a requirement. Depending on the conditions, it may be necessary to mount two or more multifunctional antennas on different surfaces. Preferably, two multifunctional antennas are electrically connected to the same communication means, but this is not a requirement.

The multi-function antenna units 46 and 48 are each flat and mounted on the side surface 38 and the upper surface 42 in the same plane. In practice, the multifunctional antenna unit is flat, minimally overhanging and mounted on an existing cargo container. However, future cargo containers may be made with a multifunctional antenna unit as an integral part of the container's exterior, and incorporate a communication device corresponding to the multifunctional antenna unit. As described below, mounting two multi-functional antenna units as shown means that when a container is stacked on top of another container, there is no communication between the cargo container and the sanitary positioning system sanitation. Provide a solution to the problem.

Attention is now directed to FIG. 5, which is a perspective view of a plurality of stacked freight containers. The cargo containers 50, 52, and 54 shown are each of the type shown in FIG. 4 with two multifunctional antenna units as shown in FIG.
The multi-function antenna unit 56 is seen to be mounted on the upper surface of the container 50, and the multi-function antenna units 58, 60, 62
, And 54 on the visible side. In the stacked configuration, only the top container 50 has an unobstructed multi-functional antenna unit on the top surface of the container 50, so that only the top container 50 has a satellite positioning system and a communication satellite. Has a multifunctional antenna unit 56 having an observation line according to. Therefore, in the stacked configuration, there is a disadvantage that all the containers except the top container have insufficient satellite communication.

According to the present invention, inadequate satellite communication of all containers except the top one in a stacked configuration means that the communication devices mounted on the three cargo containers The problem is solved by utilizing the multifunctional antenna units 58, 60, 62 for communication. Consider a case where the multifunctional antenna unit 62 is requested to transmit status data to a service center via a communication satellite. The status data is transmitted by the multi-function antenna unit 62 and then received by the multi-function antenna unit 58. Next, the multi-function antenna unit 58 relays and sends the status data to the multi-function antenna unit 56, and then the multi-function antenna unit 56 transmits the status data to the service center via the communication satellite. The transmission of data from the service center to the multi-function antenna unit 62 is executed in the same manner, although the order is reversed. That is, the service center transmits data, which is received by the multi-function antenna unit 56, which relays the data to the multi-function antenna unit 58, and then the multi-function antenna unit 58 The data is transmitted to the multi-function antenna unit 62. In a similar manner, the multifunctional antenna unit 60
Can also communicate with the service center.

Attention is now directed to FIG. 6, which is a perspective view of a freight container in a warehouse. The container 64 has a multifunctional antenna unit 66 mounted on the side surface and a multifunctional antenna unit 68 mounted on the upper surface thereof. Warehouse 70 has two multifunctional antenna units that are electrically connected. One multifunctional antenna unit 72 (shown by a broken line because it is not visible) is provided on the ceiling of the warehouse, and the other multifunctional antenna unit 74 is provided on the roof of the warehouse. Freight containers are assumed to be unable to communicate with, or very difficult to communicate with, anything outside the warehouse because they are located inside the warehouse.

Communication between the container and the service center takes place via the two multifunctional antenna units 72, 74 in the following manner. Multifunctional antenna unit 68
However, consider a case where a request is made to transmit status data to a service center via a communication satellite. The status data is the multi-function antenna unit 68
, And then received by the multi-function antenna unit 72. next,
The multi-function antenna unit 72 relays and sends status data to the multi-function antenna unit 74 through a communication device common to the multi-function antenna unit 72 and the multi-function antenna unit 74. Send status data to the service center via. The transmission of data from the service center to the multi-function antenna unit 68 is performed in the same manner, but in the reverse order.

If the stacked configuration shown in FIG. 5 is replaced by the container of FIG. 6 in a warehouse, the communication between any of the containers 50, 52, 54 and the service center is also shown in FIG. Communication between the multi-function antenna unit 56 and the service center as described above with reference to FIG. 5 is performed by the multi-function antenna units 72 and 72, the multi-function antenna unit 56 as described above with reference to FIG. It is clear that this is done via

Another use example of the communication system and the communication device of the present invention is obtained when the platform 18 in FIG. 1 is a house. The multifunctional antenna unit 16 is installed on the roof of a house or on a side wall, and is covered with a suitable material to match the background on which the multifunctional antenna unit 16 is installed.

The status data is transmitted wirelessly or by wire from various devices such as indoor smoke detectors, flame detectors, or security devices to the transmitting device. The status data is transmitted from the transmitting device to the service center. Status data can be viewed directly and stored for later use. Similarly, it is possible to transmit a command accompanied by a command such as switching of indoor heating equipment or an air conditioner from the service center to the transmission device.

Although the present invention has been described with some particularity, it should be understood that various changes or modifications may be made without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention as claimed. It is.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of two antennas mounted on the same platform.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a communication device according to a broad aspect of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a cargo container on which at least two antennas are mounted.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing stacked containers.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a container in a warehouse.

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[Claims] 1. A global data communication service system for reporting the status of an anti-theft device, comprising: (i) at least one communication satellite; and (ii) at least one service center. (Iii) at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device electrically connected to at least one multifunctional antenna unit and both being able to be mounted on at least one platform; The autonomous dual purpose communication device is capable of receiving status data from at least one anti-theft device mounted on at least one platform and via at least one communication satellite to at least one communication satellite. Global data for reporting the status of anti-theft devices that can communicate with the service center Communication service system. 2. The global data communication service system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device comprises: at least one for transmitting status data to at least one service center. A transmitter connected to one multi-function antenna unit, receiving status data from at least one anti-theft device, and relaying the status data to the transmitter, power consumption of the at least one communication device Global data communication comprising: a processor operable in a reduced power mode in which the power is reduced for an allowed time interval; and a power supply connected to the transmitter and the processor for providing power to the transmitter and the processor. Service system. 3. The global data communication service system according to claim 2, wherein the power source is selected from a group consisting of at least one storage battery and at least one rechargeable storage battery. 4. The status data received from at least one anti-theft device includes:
The global device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the global device is selected from at least one group consisting of data indicating at least one anti-theft device serving as a trigger and data indicating at least one anti-theft device not serving as a trigger. Data communication service system. 5. The satellite positioning system further comprising: a plurality of satellite positioning systems, wherein said at least one autonomous dual-purpose communication device communicates via said at least one multifunctional antenna unit with said plurality of satellite positioning systems. A satellite positioning system satellite signal receiver capable of receiving a positioning signal from a positioning system satellite, wherein the satellite positioning system satellite signal receiver indicates a position of the receiver; The global data communication service system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which provides position measurement data. 6. The global data communication service system according to claim 5, wherein the status data further includes position measurement data indicating a position of the at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device. 7. The at least one communication center according to claim 2, wherein the at least one service center is capable of transmitting a signal including a command to end the power reduction mode to the at least one communication device. The described global data communication service system. 8. The at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device further includes a receiver for receiving a signal from the at least one service center via the at least one communication satellite. The global data communication service according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the signal includes at least one command to activate the at least one anti-theft device mounted on the at least one platform. system. 9. The global data communication service system according to claim 8, wherein the anti-theft device is selected from a group consisting of an alarm system and a movement stop device. 10. The global data communication service system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one platform is selected from a group consisting of a mobile platform and a non-mobile platform. . 11. The global data communication service according to claim 1, wherein the at least one multifunctional antenna unit comprises an antenna capable of transmitting data to the at least one communication satellite. system. 12. The global data communication service according to claim 1, wherein the at least one multi-functional antenna unit comprises an antenna capable of receiving data from the at least one communication satellite. system. 13. The one or more multifunctional antenna units according to claim 1, wherein the at least one multifunctional antenna unit comprises an antenna capable of transmitting and receiving data from the at least one other at least one multifunctional antenna unit. 2. The global data communication service system according to claim 1. 14. The global data communication according to claim 1, wherein the at least one multifunctional antenna unit is mounted so as not to be substantially found on the at least one platform. Service system. 15. The method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one autonomous dual-purpose communication device is mounted so as to be substantially undiscovered on the at least one platform. The described global data communication service system. 16. The at least one anti-theft device comprises the at least one anti-theft device.
16. It can be operated remotely from two service centers.
The global data communication service system according to any one of the above items. 17. The status data is sent to only the at least one service center when the at least one service center sends a proper signal to the at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device. 17. The global data communication service system according to any one of 1 to 16. 18. The global data communication service system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one anti-theft device further includes a health monitoring device. 19. At least one communication satellite; (ii) at least one service center; and (iii) at least one multi-functional antenna unit, both electrically mounted on at least one mobile platform. Possible, at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device, wherein the at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device is capable of reporting the status of at least a portion of the at least one platform; And a global data communication service system for observing, reporting and managing the status of the mobile platform, which is capable of communicating with the at least one service center via the at least one communication satellite. 20. A transmitter connected to said at least one multifunctional antenna unit for transmitting status data to said at least one service center, said at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device comprising: Receiving status data from at least one status data measurement device and relaying the status data to the transmitter, wherein power consumption of the at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device is reduced for an allowed time interval. A processor operable in a reduced power mode; at least one storage battery connected to the transmitter and the processor for supplying power to the transmitter and the processor; and charging means for charging the storage battery. 20. The global data communication service system according to claim 19. 21. The global data communication service system according to claim 20, wherein said charging means is selected from a group consisting of an external power supply and at least one solar panel. 22. The state data is selected from at least one of the group consisting of temperature measurement data, humidity measurement data, flame detector measurement data, smoke detector measurement data, flow measurement data, and impact measurement data. 21. The global data communication service system according to claim 20, comprising measurement data. 23. The at least one autonomous dual purpose communication device is connected to the at least one multifunctional antenna unit and the at least one
The global data communication service system according to any one of claims 19 to 22, further comprising a receiver for receiving a signal from the at least one service center via one communication satellite. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the received signal includes at least one command that changes a value of a property of at least a portion of the at least one platform. 25. The global data communication service system according to claim 24, wherein the characteristic is selected from one of a group consisting of temperature, humidity, flow rate, and pressure. 26. The global of claim 23, wherein the received signal includes at least one command to activate an anti-theft device mounted on at least one platform. Data communication service system. 27. The global data communication service system according to claim 26, wherein the anti-theft device is selected from one of a group consisting of an alarm system and a movement stop device. 28. The satellite of claim 19, further comprising a plurality of satellites of a satellite positioning system, wherein said at least one communication device comprises a receiver of satellite signal of the satellite positioning system. The global data communication service system according to claim 1. 29. The global data communication service system according to claim 28, wherein the status data includes position measurement data of the at least one communication device. 30. The at least one service center is capable of transmitting a signal to the at least one communication device terminating the power down mode.
The global data communication service system according to any one of claims 19 to 29. 31. The at least one communication satellite may be an Inmarsat (IN)
31. The global data communication service system according to any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein the system is a MARSAT satellite. 32. The global data communication service system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one communication satellite is further capable of transmitting data of the satellite positioning system.