i-Logistics: An intelligent Logistics system based on Internet of things

This paper proposes a cargo management system, named i-Logistics, which consists of an electronic tape (e-tape), a QR code scan APP, an in-vehicle infotainment system (a vehicular telematics device), and a cloud-based platform. The dedicated Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) sensors are mounted on the electronic tape for monitoring cargos. The QR code scan APP is used to burn a matching dedicated ID from QR code of Cargo, to electronic tape via BLE. The related messages of the dedicated ID and cargo status (such as broken and loss) are also sent to in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system by BLE. Furthermore, the abnormal notified messages will be real-time recorded and uploaded to the cloud-based platform via 3G/4G networks when aberrant status of cargos is occurred. As a result, the proposed system can efficiently help to understanding the status of cargos and giving necessary assistance, during truck transportation process.