Cargo theft prevention method and system

[0014] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part thereof, and within which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments by which the invention may be practices. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0015] Referring now to FIG. 1, a cargo theft prevention system in accordance with present invention includes a security device (e.g., a lock assembly) 100 for sealing a cargo container. The security device 100 in the illustrated system includes a controller 102 and mechanical parts controlled by the controller 102.

[0016]FIG. 2 shows a system diagram of the controller 102. The controller 102 in the illustrated embodiment may include a control board 110, a display (e.g., a LCD display) 120, a keypad 130, a motor 140, one or more sensors 150, and a battery 160. The control board 110 m